Wash with Wally: What to Consider Before Adding Drop-Off Drycleaning
Originally posted – Aug 13, 2012 I have a coin laundry and am interested in adding a drop-off drycleaning business. Can you give me any suggestions regarding things I might need to know and/or do before adding this to my current operation? First of all, you have...Wash with Wally: Fire-Damaged Dryers
Originally posted – Sep 16, 2013 I have a huge problem with my insurance company. I had a dryer fire, in which half of my dryers were totally destroyed. The other half had minor heat damage, but a lot of smoke and stain damage. The problem I’m having is...Wash with Wally: How to Wash Throw Rugs
Originally posted – Jun 17, 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...Wash with Wally: Pricing Large Drop-Off Items
Originally posted – Nov 30, 2012 We are trying to set our wash-dry-fold pricing and have noticed a big difference in how large items are priced. In our area, drycleaners and laundromats with wash-dry-fold services charge a per item fee for comforters,...Wash with Wally: Removing Ink Stains
Originally posted – Aug 30, 2012 At my small laundromat, I often have a problem with customers washing and drying their clothes with ballpoint pens in the pockets. This has created a major staining problem in my dryer drums. I have used rubbing alcohol and hair...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...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: 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: 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...
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