by Wally Makowsky | Dec 27, 2018 | Wash With Wally
I want to increase the vend prices on my washing machines. What is the best method for making these changes? The best way to increase your washer prices is to raise the pricing on one size of washer at a time. For example, increase the cost of your 50-pound machines...
by Wally Makowsky | Nov 28, 2018 | Wash With Wally
I have been in the vended laundry business for more than 30 years, and I’m now ready to retire. My question is how to establish a fair selling price. I own the building and the business. How do I value each? The first step is to get a bank appraisal on your property....
by Wally Makowsky | Oct 29, 2018 | Wash With Wally
Is there a chemical and/or preventive maintenance procedure that will keep our main drain line clean? Occasionally, we experience a backup of water, which seems to be due to a buildup of a black greasy residue within the line. Would you recommend a periodic flush of...
by Wally Makowsky | Sep 26, 2018 | Wash With Wally
I’m in the process of building a self-service laundry. I have never been in this type of business before, so I’d like to know what laundry customers want, what attracts them and what keeps them coming back. In my opinion, there are six main elements that...
by Wally Makowsky | Jul 30, 2018 | Wash With Wally
I have a commercial account with a paintball company. However, I’m having trouble removing the odor of the oil-based paint from the towels. Do you have any suggestions? Most of the paintballs used today are not oil-based. Some manufacturers use vegetable oil,...