Although many laundromats are offering extra amenities these days, from TVs and sofas to children’s play areas, there are only a few features that most laundromats consider vital: washers, dryers, laundry carts, change machines, and folding tables. Without folding tables, where would customers fold their clean laundry? On the floor? As a laundromat owner, you …
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, …
Washing Machine Settings Explained
If you need washing machine settings explained, you’re not alone. There are so many setting options on a modern washer – our ancestors would be amazed! In addition to hot, warm, and cold, many machines offer settings like cotton, synthetic, delicates, wool, silk, hand wash, rinse, soak, permanent press, etc. Some even allow you to select …
Tackling Laundromat Lint
Keeping your laundromat’s dryers clean accomplishes several things at once. First, it ensures that every load of laundry comes out fresh, clean, and dry. Second, it will improve your dryers’ efficiency and may lengthen the lifespan of each unit. But most importantly, it will prevent the buildup of lint and residue, which can cause mechanical …
How to Sort Laundry
Most of us learn how to sort laundry the hard way. For example, you might toss a white t-shirt into the wash with your brightly colored clothes and find that your red dress has dyed the t-shirt pink. Or, you might find blue splotches on your lightly colored clothes if you add your dark-wash jeans …
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 …
