The Chemistry of Cleaning Clothes
Here’s how enzymes, pH, solvents and phosphates figure into your cleaning equation
Stocking Up
Replacement parts every laundry owner should have on hand
Tracking Today’s Trends
Five business trends sure to shape tomorrow’s laundry industry
Wash with Wally: Handling Horse Blankets, Saddle Pads
Also, creating proper makeup air, balancing wash-dry-fold and commercial accounts
The Cleaning Equation
Here are the four variables that lead to cleaner clothes
By the Book
Here are 10 strongly suggested, eye-opening reads for today’s curious laundry owners
A Lease You Can Live With
Here are the essential terms to consider when negotiating your first laundry lease
Crunching Numbers
How industry newcomers should interpret their demographics
Finding Your ‘Comfort’ Zone
Make comforter cleaning a part of your wash-dry-fold repertoire
Taking a Risk, Reaping the Reward
Minnesota entrepreneur launches new career as a laundry owner
Wash with Wally: Increasing Vend Prices
Also, paintball stains, spray spotters, more
‘Small’ Talk
An interview with small business expert Cynthia Magnuson of the NFIB
Four Ways to Derail the Dream
These pitfalls can turn your ‘American Dream’ into a nightmare
What Would Aristotle Do?
Build your next advertising campaign upon three of the Greek philosopher’s most famous principles
Full-Cycle Vend: It’s a Win-Win
For happier customers and lower utility bills, ditch the quarters-per-minute pricing on your dryers
Wash with Wally: Attracting Potential Attendants
Also, smoke-damaged dryers, solar power
Advance Token to Nearest Laundromat
Multi-store owner sings the praises of dollar tokens for today’s laundry business
Join the Conversation
How to make social media work for your laundry business
Location, Location, Location
Transplanted Canadian quickly opens three stores in Alabama
What’s It All ‘About’
An interview with About.com laundry guru Mary Marlowe Leverette
Are You Covered?
What all laundry owners need to know about their business insurance
What Can We Do About the Quarter Problem?
The author suggests taking a close look at offering a “dollar coin only” operation
Wash with Wally: Removing Mildew
Also, coal dust, over-sudsing and more...
Numbers Game
South Milwaukee laundry owner pays strict attention to vend pricing, utility costs
Wash with Wally: Taking on the Competition
What to do when a new store opens in your marketplace
A Cow of a Different Color
Positioning your laundry business for maximum impact
Two for One
Coin laundry, fitness center open under one roof
Does the Future Hold Water?
An interview with leading water industry expert Adan Ortega, Jr.
The Secret Formula for Heating Your Water
Taking the mystery out of properly sizing your water heating system
An Eye on Design
Looking at your laundry business from an interior design perspective
