Discarded or condemned linen are items that are no longer useful in their present condition due to some irreversible damage such as a permanent stain or simply wear and tear. ‘Cutting Down’ refers to the using of any discarded material for some other purpose. The examples of it are as follows:
- Bed sheets can be used as dust sheets, double bed sheet to single bed sheet, pillow cover.
- Easiest way is to discard it into rags and dusters with the marking of condemned linen so that the purpose of the linen is clear.
- Bath towel or bath sheets can be cut onto small toweling dusters
- Large discard sheets can be cut down for use as crib sheets, aprons etc.
- Discarded linen is sold to hotel staff at reasonable prices