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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Battersea 1907
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1907
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During 1907 the new Laundry which the Council decided to
erect at the Disinfecting Station was completed and opened for
use on 2nd April. It is now possible to return soiled articles,
after being disinfected, laundered, to their owners. The
Laundry has of course increased the cost of disinfection, but
this is compensated for by the added usefulness of the Station.
The Council can congratulate themselves on now possessing one
of the most complete and efficient Disinfecting Stations in the
County of London.
The following is a list of articles which, after previous disinfection, have been washed in the Laundry :—
| Curtains | 204 |
| Blankets | 430 |
| Bolster Cases | 162 |
| Bed Covers | 197 |
| Pillow Cases | 583 |
| Quilts | 256 |
| Sheets | 1,144 |
| Towels | 1,267 |
| Table Cloths, &c. | 256 |
| Wearing Apparel | 4,026 |
| Total | 8,525 |
The total weight of articles removed for disinfection during
the year 1907 was 160 tons 11 cwt. 21 lbs.