Redefining the Laundry Industry: How Owners Lead Through Community
Vended laundries have always played a vital role in neighborhoods across the country, but in my view, the operators who truly stand out are the ones who recognize they can…
The Hospitality Upgrade Nobody Talks About: Turning Guest Laundry Into a Profit Center
Guest laundry rooms rarely get the attention given to hotel lobbies, guest rooms or amenities. Often tucked down a hallway or near the ice machine, they’ve traditionally been treated as…
Washing Up Success: SaniClean is Scaling Up!
SaniClean ICT (SaniClean), a 5-year-old commercial laundry in Wichita, Kan. is on target to surpass 100,000 laundry pounds per year. “We opened during the wake of the Covid pandemic with…
The Quiet Value of Preventative Maintenance in Veterinary Laundry Rooms
Commercial washers and dryers in veterinary clinics rarely get much attention when everything is working properly. Laundry equipment should quietly support the operation without becoming part of the daily conversation….
Inside Splash ’Em Out: The Reeds’ Blueprint for a High-Performance Commercial Laundry
As owners of nine Splash ’Em Out Laundromats in the Lexington, Ky., area, Joe Dan and Kelli Reed aren’t afraid to aim high. Since 2002, they’ve followed a simple formula:…
Automation: The Key to Productivity and Labor Savings
When an industrial laundry is ready to maximize throughput, nothing delivers more impact or more labor savings than automation. By automating washing, ironing and folding processes, laundries significantly reduce labor…
Keep Your Athletic Laundry Running with Preventative Maintenance
Athletic laundry rooms work hard every day. From uniforms and towels to practice apparel and training room items, your washers and dryers handle heavy loads and demanding conditions that can…
A Modern Laundry Solution for a Small Arizona Town
When Ofelia Lange opened a laundry in Holbrook, Arizona, she hadn’t planned to enter the laundry business. She originally hoped to turn her 2,000-square-foot building on the town’s main street…
How to Choose the Right Washer(s) for My Business
When it comes to selecting the right washer-extractor for your business, it’s important to understand the differences between a hard- and soft-mount washer. Then consider your available space and installation…
Growing Full-Service Laundry Revenue, One Stage at a Time
Self-service business keeps a vended laundry running. Full-service drives real growth. Done right, wash-dry-fold, pickup and delivery and commercial work can generate 15 to 40 percent of total revenue or…