Reimagining Community: How the Hub Laundromat Cafe is a Change Catalyst in Detroit
Marcia Spivey’s vision for a socially focused laundromat is redefining neighborhood revitalization. In Episode 62 of the PlanetLaundry Podcast, host Matt DeWolf and guest Marcia Spivey talked about the role laundromats can play in becoming a community hub and how that...
Wash With Wally
Q1: One of my customers recently complained that the comforters she dried in my dryers came out with rust stains or burn marks. What can I do? First of all, you have to distinguish between a burn mark, a rust stain and something completely unrelated. Typically, if...Laundry Owners Warehouse Donates to American Red Cross for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica
Laundry Owners Warehouse has made a charitable donation to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The company is making this contribution on behalf of Tony Gordon, one of Laundry...
The Business of Laundry: Models That Work
In today’s laundromat industry, one truth holds across every market, model and mission: success requires more than just machines. Today’s operators must choose business models strategically, execute consistently, and lead with intention. Some lean into simple,...
How Laundromat AI Is Transforming Laundry Operations — Episode 61 Podcast Insights
In Episode 61 of the PlanetLaundry Podcast, host Matt DeWolf and Cents CEO Alex Jekowsky dove into the role AI is playing in today’s vended laundry industry. Subscribe in your podcast platform of choice today to never miss an episode. Have a story that needs told or a...
Member Spotlight: Redefining Utility Access for the Modern Laundromat
On a busy Sunday afternoon, laundromat owner Paul Pettefer found himself facing a problem all too familiar to operators: a leak behind the washers. In a rush to shut off the water, he attempted to leap onto the machines to get over the traditional bulkhead and reach...
In Memory of Jerry Giangrasso: A Legacy of Leadership, Loyalty and Heart
The commercial laundry industry mourns the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures, Jerry Giangrasso, who passed away after an extraordinary 65-year career. Known affectionately by friends, colleagues and loyal customers as “Uncle Jerry,” his presence...
Wash With Wally: Color-Safe Bleach Alternatives & Washing Silk Shirts
Wash With Wally I offer a wash-dry-fold service at my laundromat, and I was wondering if there is any product we could use in place of chlorine bleach. The problem we occasionally run into is that my attendants will mistakenly use the chlorine bleach on colored...
Southern Suds Laundromat Brings High-Tech, Family-Friendly Laundry Experience to Small Market
Southern Suds Laundromat is doing more than just washing clothes — it’s reshaping what a community laundry experience can look like. The 2,400-square-foot facility is combining high-tech convenience with small-town charm. Tucked in a region not known for innovation in...
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