In the world of professional sports, every detail counts. From the precision of a pass to the aerodynamics of a racing car, excellence is non-negotiable. This commitment to excellence extends beyond the field and track, right down to the uniforms worn by athletes. TDS Commercial Ltd, a West London-based commercial laundry service, ensures the sports...
In the bustling world of commercial laundry, sustainability often takes a backseat to efficiency and cost. However, Rona Tait, the founder of TDS Commercial, is on a mission to change that narrative. As an active member of the Textile Servies Association (TSA), Rona has played a key role in promoting Pasha the Pillowcase. This initiative...
In May 2024, TDS Managing Director, Rona Tait, was inducted into the Worshipful Company of Launderers. This is a significant honour, reflecting her impact and dedication to the commercial laundry industry. Rona Tait has a remarkable journey, having started TDS Commercial in 2006 and growing it into a successful business known for its sustainable practices....
On Wednesday 16th February 2022 the TDS team attended the Guildhall, London, to witness our MD Rona Tait, being awarded her ‘Freedom of the City of London’. This was a long awaited day for Rona as she had been due to receive her ‘freedom’ just as the lockdown came into force. The Freedom of the City...
Laundries are very often silent partners to the spa industry and not thought of as collaborative partners this is a missed opportunity when looking to improve sustainability. There are many areas that the correct laundry partner can contribute towards the sustainability goals of spa’s and their clients. One very important area is the wash process itself....
TDS have just received the results of our latest test piece independently assessed by the Laundry Technology Centre (LTC). We are very pleased with the LTC test results, which confirm the continuing high quality and consistency of our commercial laundry services. Here are the LTC comments: This set of results shows consistency.The "Excellent"...
In line with our training and enhanced procedures to ensure our laundry services combat any risk of Covid-19 contamination, TDS have now started working towards achieving a full bio decontamination standard EN14065. All of TDS work will be processed to this level going forward. Due to our already very high standards the assessors for EN 14605...
TDS can offer support or advice needed to help answer queries regarding healthy safe laundry processes. There are many new guidelines to be followed in laundries and the production of fully disinfected laundry. Some smaller in house laundries may not be able to maintain the social distancing rules or reach the correct temperatures for a long enough...
TDS are working hard at staff training for reopening, making sure we are fully equipped and trained to ensure all laundry is hygienically laundered and sanitised. Sending us laundry if it has been in contact with anyone infected with the Covid-19 virus You may have bed linen, towels or garments to send us which may have been...
“Domestic washing may not be adequate” say experts Experts are warning that healthcare workers who wash their uniforms at home may be compromising the safety of not only their family but also their colleagues and patients. Public Health England (PHE) recommends uniforms are washed in commercial laundries, but it is not compulsory. Furthermore, it says that...
