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Wash with Wally: The Keys to Cleaning White Items

by Wally Makowsky | Jan 3, 2017 | Wash With Wally

At my laundry, we do a lot of commercial and residential drop-off laundry. Unfortunately, I have a tough time getting white socks to look really white. Any suggestions? Also, we wash white towels for a local physical therapist. We routinely receive towels with makeup...

Wash with Wally: Replacing Old Washers, Installing Tankless Water Heaters and More…

by Wally Makowsky | Nov 30, 2016 | Wash With Wally

I’m in the process of replacing my old washers with new energy-efficient units. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these new machines, and will I really save money on my utilities? Yes, you will save money on your utility costs. The new washers have more...

Wash with Wally: Vetting a Laundry Purchase, Eliminating Rinse Cycles and More…

by Wally Makowsky | Oct 26, 2016 | Wash With Wally

The price of water in my area is ridiculously high and still rising. My washers are set to offer a pre-wash, a wash and three rinses. But I’m thinking of eliminating either the pre-wash or one of the rinse cycles. What do you think? My first thought would be to...

Wash with Wally: Tackling Oil and Grease, Cleaning Cuffs and Collars, More…

by Wally Makowsky | Sep 29, 2016 | Wash With Wally

We have a customer who needs to clean very oily, greasy clothes from oil field workers. What detergent or other chemicals are needed to do this job properly? There’s are a couple of key factors to removing oil and grease from garments, especially if those stains...

Wash with Wally: Cleaning a Wedding Gown, Offering Ironing Services, and More…

by Wally Makowsky | Aug 29, 2016 | Wash With Wally

I own a laundromat in a small town without a drycleaner, and one of my customers recently brought in a white wedding gown for me to clean. It is made from a synthetic material, which I believe is polyester. How can I clean it? Before you do anything, be absolutely...

Wash with Wally: Preventing Dryer Fires, 3 Keys to a Successful Location, More…

by Wally Makowsky | Aug 25, 2016 | Wash With Wally

I own a laundry located in a small strip center. I’m having a problem with the landlord, concerning vibration that my large washers create when they go into their spin cycles. My floor is made of flexicore concrete, and the floor and walls shake until the spin...
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