Solutions for fire brigades and emergency services

Miele’s solution facilitates cost-effective reprocessing in an on-site laundry facility. You can process up to 5 complete protective suits in only 2.5 hours – this includes cleaning, decontamination, waterproofing and drying. In the process, particular care and attention is paid to the reprocessing of multi-layer garments and the delicate retro-reflective strips by Miele’s patented honeycomb drum. You are not dependent on laundry opening hours. Special programs tailored to the protective clothing and equipment guarantee a long service life. The Miele laundry machines which are relevant to this application come with program packages covering personal protective clothing, breathing masks and chemical protection suits. Further special cleaning and maintenance programs, for example for woolen blankets, leisure wear or uniforms, complete the range of possible uses for machines in an on-site laundry. Machine operation is simplified by a clear text display.

Systematic solution for masks
In close cooperation with mask and detergent manufacturers, Miele has developed specialized washing and disinfection processes for a wide range of masks. The masks do not need to be dismantled for cleaning. To protect the visor, masks are placed in protective bags. During the wash process, the drum only rotates at 20 rpm. Disinfection in the washing machine takes place at 140° F (60 °C) with a temperature holding time of 20 minutes. Depending on the size of the tumble dryer, Miele's patented mask braces can take up to 16 masks per cycle, allowing them to be dried in only 45 minutes – dispensing with the extremely long cycles associated with drying cabinets.