Wash with Wally: Should Tipping Be Allowed?
Originally posted – Jun 27, 2012 I’m considering starting a drop-off laundry service. Should I allow my customers to tip my attendants, or is this a bad idea? It’s not a bad idea at all. If your customers want to tip your attendants, that’s...Wash with Wally: Cleaning Cloth Napkins
Originally posted – Apr 09, 2014 I have a commercial client who wants my store to take over the cloth napkin laundry service for his Italian restaurant. I’m not sure what is required to perform a quality service for this specific account. The napkins are...Wash with Wally: Comforter Questions
Originally posted – Feb 03, 2012 I just washed a white, queen-sized down comforter. I read the attached washing instruction label, which warned against using bleach. Are these labels always accurate? First of all, it doesn’t sound like that particular care...Wash with Wally: Stains on Suede
Originally posted – May 02, 2014 A customer of mine recently brought in a chocolate-colored suede coat, on which she had spilled cola. Do you have any tips that would help me remove this dark stain for her? Suede can be very fragile to dye release. You can try...
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