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: Cleaning Non-Stainless Dryers
Originally posted – Feb 15, 2013 My dryer fronts are not stainless steel. They have a painted white finish that is slightly grainy, and I’ve been having some difficulty keeping them clean. How would you recommend I clean these dryers? I would recommend you...Wash with Wally: Choosing the Perfect Location
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...Wash with Wally: Cleaning Throw Rugs
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...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...
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