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Wash with Wally: Parking is Paramount

Wash with Wally: Parking is Paramount

by Wally Makowsky | Jun 17, 2022 | Wash With Wally, Highlights

I own a 4,000-square-foot laundromat that does a good business. However, I’ve noticed that on Saturdays and Sundays we often turn business away because we simply don’t have enough parking availability on those busy weekends. The building next to us is for sale. Do you...
Wash with Wally: Increasing Drying Capacity

Wash with Wally: Increasing Drying Capacity

by Wally Makowsky | May 23, 2022 | Wash With Wally, Highlights

My laundromat currently has 40 30-pound stack dryers. However, they’re 18 years old, and I’m starting to have some mechanical issues with them – so I think it may be time to replace them. Lately, I’ve been considering possibly purchasing 50-pound stack dryers to...
Wash with Wally: Equipping a Uniform Rental Service

Wash with Wally: Equipping a Uniform Rental Service

by Wally Makowsky | May 6, 2022 | Highlights, Wash With Wally

I’m researching getting into the uniform business. What types of finishing machines would you recommend? Clearly, the exact type of equipment you’ll require will depend on the kinds of uniforms you plan to work with. Most likely, you need a hot head press, a legger...
Wash with Wally: Sports Bars and Laundromats Typically Don’t Mix

Wash with Wally: Sports Bars and Laundromats Typically Don’t Mix

by Wally Makowsky | Mar 17, 2022 | Wash With Wally, Highlights

The storefront right next to my laundromat recently became available. I was thinking of leasing this extra space and putting in a small sports bar. I could remove a portion of the wall separating the two units and create a passageway between the laundromat and the...
Wash with Wally: Removing Gum, Diagnosing Rust Stains, And More…

Wash with Wally: Removing Gum, Diagnosing Rust Stains, And More…

by Wally Makowsky | Feb 20, 2022 | Wash With Wally, Highlights

I recently processed a wash-dry-fold load, and unfortunately I didn’t check the pockets like I normally do. As luck would have it, there was gum in one of the pockets, and it got all over a pair of dark blue pants. I tried rewashing the pants, but the gum won’t come...
Wash with Wally: Restaurant Laundry, Store Windows, Bedbugs and More…

Wash with Wally: Restaurant Laundry, Store Windows, Bedbugs and More…

by Wally Makowsky | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized, Highlights, Wash With Wally

I have been asked to wash towels, dishcloths and oven mitts for a local café. These items have gray stains from the restaurant’s aluminum baking pans. They soak the towels, but the cloths and mitts are badly stained. What can I use to get this laundry white...
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