How to Maximize Equipment Profit
Whether you own a vended laundry, or plan to develop one, be sure to consider the many ways to maximize your washer and dryer profit in order to reap more…
Butler County Uses CARES Act Funds to Buy Gear Washers
Five fire districts in Butler County, Kan. (BUCO) recently purchased Continental Girbau® (Continental) washer-extractors for decontaminating and properly cleaning bunker gear. The new machines were funded by the Strengthening People…
Start-up Miami Laundry Enjoys Quick Growth
SerClean, a Miami-based start up commercial laundry, is providing the local hospitality industry with premium, customer-focused laundry services. In its first year of business, SerClean doubled customer accounts, from 16…
Laundry Best Practices for Vet Clinics and Hospitals
Veterinary clinics and hospitals work hard to eliminate the spread of disease through cross-contamination. Laundry items with birthing fluids, blood, urine, feces, or any other body fluids can spread disease…
Tips for Maxing Out Full-Service Work & Boosting Revenue
If your laundry does a good job processing drop-off laundry, then perhaps it’s time to expand your reach and go after anything full-service. That means pursuing both area residents and…
Prepare for Peak Season
In the hospitality world, there are times of occupancy madness that kick every area of a hotel or resort into full gear. We know this as “peak season” and preparedness…
Breaking Down NFPA 1851 – Cleaning Protective Gear Part 2
In Part 1 of “Breaking Down NFPA 1851”, we covered the proper cleaning of protective gear. In Part 2, we’ll nail down how to properly dry gear. The development of…
Washing Smart with Paul Hansen – Enhancing Laundries to Benefit Community
Industry veteran Paul Hansen is in the business of buying, renovating and running laundries. His most recent laundry project — Wash Smart Laundry, in Chicago, involved a major renovation and…
Wet Cleaning or Dry Cleaning? A Head-to-Head Cost Comparison
If your dry cleaning machine is aging out and you’re on the fence about whether to invest in a new one versus a wet cleaning system, read on for a…
Multi-store Owners Open First High-Speed Laundry
A new, 9,000-square-foot laundry recently opened in Rockford, Ill., bringing a high-rental, low-income area renewed vitality and customers a quicker, more pleasant laundry experience. Kevin and Cindy Olson, who own…