Setomatic, SpyderWash Introduce New Product Features at Clean 2017
In the August print and digital versions of PlanetLaundry magazine, we inadvertently included incorrect copy under the “Setomatic/SpyderWash”listing. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Here is the correct product...Great Lakes’ Product Expos ‘Rock’ the Industry
Great Lakes Commercial Sales Inc., a division of WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, celebrated its 25th anniversary by “Rockin’ the Industry” with more than 200 attendees at the company’s annual product expos, which were held throughout the...
Continental Employees Contribute to Local Habitat for Humanity Effort
Continental Girbau Inc. employees recently contributed to a Habitat for Humanity project near the company’s headquarters in Oshkosh, Wis. Two Continental teams donned hard hats and tool belts in an effort to build an ADA-compliant twindominum to accommodate two...Hiring Good People
Here Are the Keys to Conducting an Effective Job Interview If you own or manage an attended laundry business, it’s no secret that at some point in time you’re definitely going to have to advertise for and interview prospective attendants. This task just...Wash with Wally: Sanitizing Medical Laundry
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...Industry Showcase 17
The Latest Products and Technologies from the Laundry Industry’s Top Companies California multi-store owner Brian Brunckhorst unofficially dubbed the 2017 edition of The Clean Show to be “The Year of Technology.” And given the vast array of brand new...Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Industry Experts Sound Off on the Most Common and Dangerous Pitfalls of a Laundry Lease – And How to Avoid Them [This is the second of a two-part series on obtaining the most favorable lease terms for your laundry business. Part One appeared in the July issue.] Once...
Small Budget! Big Results
Effective Marketing and Advertising Plans Don’t Have to Break the Bank Marketing can sometimes seem like a hit-or-miss proposition. Some efforts will fall flat, while others quickly will become indispensable ways to bring in customers. The key to an effective...Finding and Developing a Successful Laundry Site
Here’s a Step-by-Step Plan for New Investors It’s been said that a good location can make a bad laundry owner look good, while a poor location can make a good operator look bad. With this in mind, let’s go hunting for the next great laundry site! If you are just...
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