It’s a common refrain among laundromat customers: “Ugh, laundry day,” often punctuated by a weary sigh. The unfortunate truth is that a lot of customers dread visits to the laundromat. A lot of that probably has to do with traditional laundromats’ old-school fluorescent lighting and uncomfortable seating. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. …
Laundromat Environmental Issues
As eco-friendly business practices sweep the nation, you might be wondering, “As a laundromat owner, how can I do my part to protect the environment?” While there are several common laundromat environmental issues – everything from wastewater to energy use – there are also plenty of strategies you can implement to go green. Start by …
Steps to Start a Laundromat
No matter what time of year it is, and even if the economy experiences a downturn, people will always need laundromats. According to the president and CEO of the Coin Laundry Association, the industry is experiencing a facelift of sorts as more coin laundries focus on being extremely comfortable for customers and offering added amenities, …
How to Prevent Laundromat Clothing Theft
Have you ever briefly left the laundromat while your laundry was in the middle of a cycle? Whether you needed to run an errand or grab a cup of coffee, you may have felt a bout of anxiety while you were away. After all, what’s to stop a stranger from stealing your clothes when you’re …
Tips for Bringing Kids to the Laundromat
Are you a parent who relies on a laundromat to wash all of your clothes and linens? We understand that bringing kids along for this weekly chore can be a struggle. You’re already transporting your laundry bag, detergent, and quarters – adding your children and their toys, snacks, and supplies to the mix may push …
Laundromat Etiquette 101
If you’ve ever visited a laundromat, you know there is a customary code of polite behavior that people abide by when washing and drying their clothes in a public place. Although this code is not set in stone, many customers follow it to protect their laundry and ensure they don’t upset the other patrons of …
What to Look for in a Laundromat Manager
You’ve probably heard the saying before: Being a small business owner means wearing many hats. As the owner of a laundromat, you’ll most likely also be the hiring director, and when your business grows, you may wish to hire a manager. While part of knowing what to look for in a laundromat manager involves common …
Laundromat WiFi: To Charge or Not to Charge
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. Few people venture far from their homes without their smartphones, and tablets and laptops are often kept close at hand. That makes WiFi a valuable resource and presents the owners of laundromats with a choice: If you’re offering laundromat WiFi to your customers, should you charge for it or …
Improving Your Laundry Service
When was the last time you evaluated the customer experience at your laundromat? Try to take a step back and look at your business with a set of fresh eyes. Imagine you are a customer and walk through what a visit would look like. Are there enough machines in service? Are the machines clean and …
Laundromat Time Commitment
Are you interested in opening a laundromat? Before you dive in and start checking out available properties, it’s important to understand the responsibilities of owning a laundry business. You might have heard that it’s easy and won’t require much of your time, but that doesn’t mean you can sit back, kick your feet up, and …
