Hotel Laundry Service: Valet or Coin-Operated?
Offering laundry services to guests is an amenity most travelers appreciate, but how do you decide between providing a valet service or coin-operated machines? Patrons will expect access to at least one of these options, and both are an additional source of revenue, but which you select should be based on your business’ clientele, staff,…
Read More6 Common Hotel Laundry Room Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Clean linens are essential for a hotel’s operations, so running the laundry room efficiently and effectively is important for many areas of the business. When a hotel’s laundry facility isn’t running up to standard, it can cause supply shortages for housekeeping and negatively impact on-site amenities like a gym, spa, or pool. Consider these six…
Read More5 Tips For Choosing the Best Commercial Laundry Equipment Distributor
When it’s time to invest in a commercial washer and/or dryer, choosing the best equipment distributor is just as important as choosing the right equipment. Whether you’re a first-time laundromat owner or an experienced hotel manager, it is vital that the equipment you choose adequately supports your long-term business goals, and an experienced distributor can…
Read More6 Ways Laundromats Can Kick-Start Their Marketing for Back to School Season
As summer break comes to a close and students prepare to go back to school, college campuses across the country are filling up once again. While most dorms and even some apartment complexes are equipped with coin laundry rooms, they are notorious for their long wait times and out-of-order equipment. If your laundromat is located…
Read MoreHow Hotels Can Save Money on Linen Replacement Costs
While hotel guests barely notice linens when they’re clean and fresh, they always notice stained sheets, frayed blankets, and rough towels. Hotel owners and managers are torn between their desire to provide high-quality linens and laundering processes that will please their guests and low-cost solutions that will benefit their bottom line. Fortunately, the experts at…
Read More8 Ways to Boost Your Laundromat’s Profitability Without Increasing Prices
With inflation through the roof, businesses and consumers alike are feeling the squeeze as they try to stretch every dollar. Laundromat owners, especially, are taking a hit to their bottom line. Not only are the cost of supplies, like laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, increasing, but utility costs, which already make up the bulk of…
Read MoreGrowing Your Customer Base: How to Attract Students to Your Laundromat
If your laundromat is located near a college or university, it’s important to design and market your business accordingly. Many students live on campus or in nearby apartment buildings without in-unit laundry equipment, and by catering to their unique needs and preferences, you can become the campus laundromat of choice and increase your revenue considerably.…
Read MoreManufacturer Spotlight: Dexter Laundry, Inc.
There are a variety of commercial laundry equipment manufacturers, each claiming to be the best. But at Worldwide Laundry, we have been proudly recommending Dexter Laundry equipment to our on-premise laundry and laundromat clients for many years, and for good reason. Our clients want quality that they can count on for the long haul, and…
Read MoreGrowing Your Customer Base: How to Attract Families to Your Laundromat
Even the most successful laundromats should continually work to grow their customer base and increase customer loyalty. By focusing your marketing efforts on your target demographic, you can increase your success. If your laundromat is located in a residential community, follow these tips to help attract families to your laundromat: Keep it Clean and Inviting.…
Read MoreHotel Laundry: On-Premise vs. Outsource
From sheets to comforters, towels, tablecloths, uniforms, and more, linens are a critical component of any hotel’s success. The cleanliness and quality of linens contribute significantly to customers’ impressions of the guest rooms and overall experience, while costs associated with laundering—and eventually replacing—linens can have a significant impact on the business’s bottom line. With the…
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