Wash with Wally: Cleaning Throw Rugs

by | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally

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

by | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally

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: Fragrances and Scents

by | Jan 22, 2015 | Wash With Wally

Originally posted – Dec 10, 2014 I have a question about fragrances and scents. Is there any way to add something different to the wash to get it smelling fresh, aside from the normal scented detergents or fabric softeners? Sometimes I wish there was something...

Negotiating a Reasonable Rent

by | Jan 19, 2015 | Wash With Wally

I’m trying to buy a laundry that’s located in a shopping center, and I would like to know what is considered a reasonable rent per square foot. I don’t want to get stuck with a lot of escalator clauses. Of course, a “reasonable rent”is...