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…
Royalty Cleaners Launches Residential Flatwork Business
John Harris, owner of Royalty Cleaners, in Royal Oak, Mich., recently launched revenue and profits thanks to a single piece of equipment — a Poseidon 20-inch Flatwork Ironer. Since investing…
City Cleaners Successfully Expands into Profitable Laundry Sector
Jeff Sitz comes from a long line of family members invested in the dry cleaning business. He owns City Cleaners, a fourth-generation dry cleaner in Akron, Ohio. He not only…
Tips for Eliminating Laundry Pileups
As an equipment manager juggling multiple responsibilities, the last thing you need are laundry pileups. If you and your staff struggle to keep pace with dirty uniforms, loops and towels,…
New Fargo Laundry Designed to Maximize Wash-Dry-Fold
SmartWash, a new high-speed laundry in Fargo, N.D., was designed and equipped to maximize convenience, customer turnover and full- and self-service revenue. SmartWash features a 5,000-square-foot self-service laundry and a…