Today’s consumers have become increasingly more environmentally conscious, creating a significant push for businesses to adapt and reduce their use of energy, fuel, and water. If a “green” business is something that appeals to you, here are several tactics that have been proven to be effective. High Efficiency Front Loading Washers: High efficiency washing machines can reduce water use and potential waste by at least 50% in your laundromat, saving a potential of 1 million gallons of water per year depending on the size of your business. If you also choose to facilitate the use of multi-load ..read more

While clean clothes are a necessity for everyone, actually laundering the clothes is a time-consuming chore, and is rarely how your customer wants to be spending their time. While your most important equipment will always be your washers and dryers having other amenities and conveniences for your patrons can raise your facility above that of your competitors and even open up other revenue streams. If your laundromat is, if not fun, at least a pleasant place to spend time while clothes are being washed, your customers will definitely notice. Take a second to peruse the following ideas: Securi ..read more

Owning a laundromat can bring a lot of financial reward while helping out the local community. Including vending machines with snacks or detergent and fabric softener as well as an ATM and additional services like dry cleaning can bring in extra income and boost your profitability. If you already have these or they just aren’t for you, consider offering stain removing services. Post a list of common stains that are difficult to remove. Include the remedies to get them out and offer those products in your store. Because stains may not be noticed immediately or cannot be treated right away, cus ..read more

During a laundromat sale, the condition of the equipment will be a top priority for both the buyer and the seller. It’s not the only thing that will be considered, of course, but since the machines are the lifeblood of the store, if you’re selling yours, you’re going to need to be prepared to prepared to present all the facts about your laundry equipment. What Buyers Want to Know Replacing equipment can be costly—that’s a fact. And it’s one that persuades many laundromat owners to sell their business rather than reinvest in it. But that means that too many laundromat sales are taking place wh ..read more

The method of clothes washing has come a long way from using our hands and a nearby river. But given how long we have had clothes, we didn’t have washing machines until the late 19th century when steam-powered washing machines were released. Here is a look at how laundromats came to be. The 1920s-30s The first real laundromat opened in Fort Worth, Texas and was called a “wash-a-teria” at the time. It was a novel idea that a lot of people were open to. Patrons enjoyed the self-service aspect as well as its affordability. At the time, commercial washers and dryers were a luxury set that not a l ..read more

Whether you are a property manager for a small apartment complex, owner of a laundromat, or a DIY repair enthusiast, you could benefit from maintenance training for your washer and dryer appliances. If you don’t have the time, you can still benefit by having employees get some training. Learn about a few of the advantages below:   No more waiting Is there anything worse than waiting all day for the appliance repairman to show up, and then having to reschedule when he’s a no-show? When you handle these types of repairs yourself, you don’t have to worry about anyone’s schedule but your own ..read more

The laundromat environment is usually that of a lowkey café; everyone keeps to themselves taking care of their own business. In such places, there is a lot of nothing going on especially when people aren’t loading and unloading the IPSO washers and dryers leaving customers bored. Your laundromat does not have to be this way. You can keep your patrons engaged in something while potentially growing your business. Automated Laundry Systems brings you a few things you can implement. Wi-Fi This is the failsafe method of occupying your customer’s time while they wait for their commercial dryers to ..read more

A Wise Investment Choice Laundromats in this day and age are more prevalent than they’ve ever been. The whimsical trip to a Laundromat is no longer a big city fantasy—it’s a reality that many people face to get their clothes laundered. Think about it: as long as there are humans occupying the Earth, wearing clothes, and subsequently getting the clothes dirty, laundromats are needed.   This is why investing in a laundromat business, or working with a Laundromat, is a wise investment for the future. laundromats will always be needed when there are people around, especially with the increas ..read more

  Importance of Promoting Your Laundromat Business Marketing for any business is key to its success. A laundromat is no exception. Before you throw your time, effort, and money behind any promotion you need to be sure that it is the right one for your business. Here are a few surefire promotional ideas to garner the best results. How to Successfully Promote Your Laundromat Have you noticed there are days in which your laundromat feels empty? When the cost of staying open is costing you more than what you are earning then it is time to get people in the door. Pick your slowest day to hold ..read more

Setting Boundaries in the Laundromat When starting your business, there are several aspects of your business that you have to establish, that includes rules. Having a set of rules for your laundromat will protect your business and ensure that your customers have a pleasant experience while using your facility. For those who are new to the laundromat business, they may find themselves at a loss at which rules to establish. Here is a basic list of rules to start you off. Rules for Your Laundromat Establish rules for items that are allowed to be washed and in which machines. For instance, blank ..read more