Wash with Wally: A Sticky Situation
Originally posted – Oct 29, 2012 Can you tell me how to remove yellow wood glue from a pair of cotton pants? I haven’t found anything that will work. There are a couple of ways to remove glue. In some instances, depending on the type of adhesive, you can...Wash with Wally: Unclaimed Garments
Originally posted – Jul 29, 2013 I get a lot of lost and unclaimed articles of clothing at my store. I’m not talking about just a sock or two – I mean complete loads of laundry. I make sure it is clean and dry. Then, I fold and bag it, and store it...Wash with Wally: Battling Smoke Odors
Originally posted – Dec 28, 2012 I have a wash-dry-fold customer who is a very heavy smoker. In the winter, it seems that the clothes he brings in are at their worst; even the plastic hamper he brings them in reeks of smoke. I have tried an odor-reducing fabric...Wash with Wally: Vetting a New Laundry Location
Originally posted – Jan 31, 2014 I’m looking to build a new self-service laundry. I already own two stores, and I have time for one more. I think I’ve found a great location for this new laundry. The area is mostly Hispanic, and there aren’t...
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