by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
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...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Mar 10, 2014 I do a great business in drop-off laundry. The problem I’m having is that my attendants are overusing the liquid fabric softener in an effort to make the clothes smell good. I even gave them measuring cups, but that...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Aug 13, 2014 I do a lot of drop-off laundry at my store and was looking for a good spray spotter. Do you have any recommendations? Yes, I would get Liquid Wisk. This product is good on food stains, some inks and some light oils. It is...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – May 10, 2013 In addition to purchasing newer, more energy-efficient equipment, I’m considering using solar power to heat my water and help me conserve energy. What are your thoughts on this technology? I would definitely look into solar...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Apr 05, 2012 I really need to purchase some new washers and dryers for my store. I’m constantly repairing the machines I have. In addition, the parts bills are killing me. However, because of the uncertain economy, I’m not sure...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
I had one of my stack dryers burn on the inside. I don’t know what caused it. Help! There are a number of factors that could be responsible for this occurrence – chemicals still in the clothing after the wash cycle, a lighter in one of the pockets,...
by Wally Makowsky | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally
Originally posted – Jun 01, 2012 What types of cleaning products and other items are required for me to have what you would consider a fully stocked wash-dry-fold arsenal for my attendants? Basically, to start a wash-dry-fold service, you need bagging supplies...
by Editor | Jan 22, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Withhold rent and you can count on a visit by a process server with an unlawful detainer complaint identifying you as the defendant. Like night follows day… like the sun rises in the east. But, you argue, the landlord, in breach of his obligation under the lease, has...