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The RFID System – Total Control, Transparency, and Efficiency for Every Oltenia Laundry Client
The hospitality industry is a complex mechanism where every minute matters, and even the smallest misunderstanding about textile logistics can lead to discomfort, financial loss, or conflict.
That’s why at Oltenia Laundry, we chose to invest in RFID technology – an intelligent system that ensures real-time, end-to-end traceability for every textile item delivered through our textile leasing service.

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What is the RFID system?

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that allows automatic identification and tracking of objects via radio waves, without physical contact.
We took this technology one step further by integrating RFID chips directly into the textiles we deliver to our clients.

Each textile item is equipped with a discreetly embedded RFID chip that stores:
• the client’s name,
• the date it entered the service cycle,
• the number of washes completed,
• its current status (clean/washed),
• its exact location (in laundry, ironing, packing, delivered to hotel, etc.).

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How does it work in practice?
1. We deliver leased textiles — all equipped with RFID chips.
2. When dirty items return to the laundry, they are automatically scanned at entry.
3. The system identifies each item, updates its status, and records exactly how many pieces were received.
4. Throughout the process (washing, drying, ironing, packing), each item is tracked.
5. Upon delivery, a digital report is generated, detailing what was delivered, in what quantity, and to which client.

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Direct benefits for hotels and accommodation providers:
• Total transparency – Each client receives access to an online (cloud-based) account, where they can view:
o how many items they sent,
o how many were returned,
o which ones are active, retired, or replaced.
• Zero conflict with housekeeping staff – No more discussions between housekeepers and laundry staff about "how many pieces were sent".
• No time wasted counting linens – In high-occupancy hotels, every minute matters. RFID saves time and reduces pressure on housekeeping teams.
• Precise life-cycle tracking – When an item reaches its maximum number of washes, the system flags it automatically, and Oltenia Laundry replaces it with a new one at no extra cost.
• Loss prevention – Clients can instantly verify whether missing items were left in the hotel or the laundry.
No more lost linens. No more unfair accusations.

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Does it also work for Airbnb or smaller units?

Yes.
The RFID system is also ideal for serviced apartments or short-term rentals (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) that outsource their laundry services.
Even with lower volumes, traceability is critical – especially when textiles move between multiple locations and cleaning teams.

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A Free Service, Offered by Oltenia Laundry

All these benefits are provided completely free of charge as part of our textile leasing service.
Our clients don’t pay extra for RFID tracking — we consider it a standard of professionalism and transparency.

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Conclusion

RFID is not just a technology — it’s a trust tool.
A system through which Oltenia Laundry brings order, efficiency, and peace of mind into a process that is often chaotic.
In an industry where “the occasional towel goes missing” is part of daily life, we say STOP to losses — and START to control.