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., launched revenue and profits thanks to a single piece of equipment — a Poseidon 20-inch flatwork ironer. Since investing in…
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…
Automation Launches Brubaker Linens from ‘Stone Age’
Parker Brubaker, of Brubaker Linens, in Phoenix, Ariz., grew his commercial laundry business from the ground up. He started by cleaning hair salon towels and capes at a local public…
Benefits of a High-Quality Guest Laundry
Does your hotel/resort offer a beautiful and modern guest laundry? If not, you’re likely missing out on extended-stay and athletic-team bookings that bring in major revenue. These guests seek out…
Breaking Down NFPA 1851
Cleaning Protective Gear — Part 1 In 2001, the NFPA developed a set of guidelines for cleaning protective gear in order to remove harmful biohazards, chemicals and other contaminants. Those…
Must-Have Capabilities for Hospitality Washers
Hospitality laundries require highly programmable and productive washers in order to save time and decrease labor costs; improve efficiency through saved water, natural gas and electricity; and to deliver unsurpassed…