by Wally Makowsky | Oct 30, 2017 | Wash With Wally
My vinyl tile floor is old and needs to be replaced. I’m considering perhaps ceramic or some other form of decorative tile. What do you think? Are there other options available that you would recommend? One other great option is to go with a poured resin...
by Wally Makowsky | Oct 2, 2017 | Wash With Wally
Is there a chemical and/or preventive maintenance procedure that will keep our main drain line clean? Occasionally, we experience a backup of water, which seems to be due to a buildup of a black greasy residue within the line. Would you recommend a periodic flush of...
by Wally Makowsky | Aug 30, 2017 | Wash With Wally
I do a considerable amount of drop-off laundry at my store, and I always seem to have a problem removing chewing gum from garments. Can you offer any suggestions for removing it? There are two ways to deal with this problem. One way is to spot it with a good paint and...
by Wally Makowsky | Jul 27, 2017 | Wash With Wally
I just landed a commercial account where I will be required to launder rags used to clean medical equipment. However, I’m unsure as to the specific water temperature needed to completely clean and sanitize these items. I heard somewhere that 140-degree water was...
by Wally Makowsky | Jun 26, 2017 | Wash With Wally
If a customer comes in with a drop-off laundry order and there are clearly some garments in the bundle that should be drycleaned, how should I handle it? What if the customer insists that I should just wash them? It’s up to your customers if they want to ruin...
by Wally Makowsky | May 31, 2017 | Wash With Wally
I own a store in a town that has a total of eight self-service laundries, and every one of them offers free dry. I’m tired of raising prices on my washers every time expenses go up, while my drying remains free. My customers are overloading the washers and...