by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Nov 01, 2013 I’ve found a coin laundry that’s been closed up. All of the plumbing and electrical are still intact. I only have to reequip it, and I’m in business. What should I look for or try to find out before I sign the...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Oct 08, 2012 I recently landed a commercial laundry account, which involves cleaning closed-loop mop heads for a large nursing home in my area. Can you suggest the most efficient way to wash and dry these mop heads? The good news is that you...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Jun 07, 2013 I want to build another laundry, and I’m currently looking at a site that’s located between two large apartment complexes, which hold approximately 1,000 people. This site is on a main street with a good traffic...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Sep 23, 2014 We have a fairly large drop-off service at our laundry. Our customers have been happy with our consistency. For detergent, we use powdered Gain. Recently, Gain has come out with a pod-type product. We have contemplated switching...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – May 03, 2012 I have been approached by a potential commercial client about cleaning yoga blankets. If you’re not familiar with them, they are heavy wool blankets about the size of a twin bed sheet. This client doesn’t want to...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Feb 15, 2013 My dryer fronts are not stainless steel. They have a painted white finish that is slightly grainy, and I’ve been having some difficulty keeping them clean. How would you recommend I clean these dryers? I would recommend you...