Hospital Laundry & Linen Trolley Buying Guide
RIFE Medical Buying Guide
Hospital Laundry & Linen Trolley Selection Guide
Choose the trolley around clean/soiled segregation, bag capacity, route length, ward floor space, castor stability and the hospital's linen-handling policy.
Three common hospital linen-trolley formats
How to choose between them
| Selection point | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary format | Dual bag + supply area | Compact triangular single-bag | Pedal-operated dual bag |
| Best reason to shortlist | Two-stream collection and extra storage | Space-saving ward collection | Hands-reduced lid operation |
| Before order | Confirm clean/soiled policy, bag capacity, corridor/lift route, bag colour coding, castors and required quantity. | ||
Selection checklist
Segregation
Define whether clean, soiled or multiple material streams need separate bags.
Define whether clean, soiled or multiple material streams need separate bags.
Route
Measure corridors, lifts, thresholds and ward storage space.
Measure corridors, lifts, thresholds and ward storage space.
Bag handling
Confirm bag dimensions, removal method and facility colour policy.
Confirm bag dimensions, removal method and facility colour policy.
Mobility
Check castor size, brakes and push ergonomics for the loaded trolley.
Check castor size, brakes and push ergonomics for the loaded trolley.
Planning a hospital linen route?
Share ward count, clean/soiled workflow, bag volumes, route constraints and required quantity for a suitable trolley recommendation.
Request a recommendation