by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Dec 06, 2013 What advice can you give for washing throw rugs? Most throw rugs can be washed, even with a rubber backing. However, when washing any kind of a rug, wash it in cold water — because it’s hard to determine how many different...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Nov 21, 2014 I’m building a self-service laundry from the ground up, and I don’t want to make any mistakes, even minor ones. My question pertains to my store’s windows. Should I install stained glass or clear glass? I would...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Jun 04, 2014 I service a commercial account that has just purchased some rather inexpensive, polyester table clothes that wrinkle when washed. Even the client admits that she bought an inferior product. We pretreat these items, wash them in...
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...