Every business owner is looking for ways to save money and a great place to start is taking a deeper look at the utility bill in your laundromat. Nearly six billion gallons of water are wasted per day in the United States, according to the Center for Neighborhood Technology, meanwhile energy efficient machines can save as much as 75 percent less energy and several other factors you can control will help you save money on the utility bill in your laundromat. It’s important to analyze your utility bill to find problem areas before tackling every item on the list – some preventative maintenance tasks are easier to handle on your own while the experts at BDS Laundry Systems can help you find the best energy efficient commercial laundry equipment to meet your needs: HVAC: Clogged vents cause HVAC units to work harder translating to higher energy usage and utility bill rates. Make it part of your routine to clear vent blockages caused by dirt or dust on a regular basis and to replace filters at least once every three months. During hot summer months use fans to move the air around which will also help reduce the strain on the…

We now live in a digital world where people are constantly connected to their phones. More than 207 million smartphone users live in the United States and it’s imperative to offer a digital option for even routine tasks like laundry. A smart laundry room provides residents with a deeper look into the room including machine availability and e-mail or text notifications. It’s not difficult to create a smart laundry room and the added benefits are exceptional. Creating a Smart Laundry Room Each laundry machine is connected to the Internet with smart card readers that are linked to a database living in the cloud – no in-house computers necessary.  BDS Laundry Systems’ technicians are trained to install and program smart laundry card readers to your specific settings.  Once installed BDS will create the online laundry room with access to monitor the laundry room online. Smart Laundry Resident Benefits The younger generation is glued to their phones and as they continue to populate multi-housing buildings especially in popular young downtown neighborhoods and college campuses, a smart laundry room is another appealing amenity. Resident benefits include: Check the status of machine availability so residents don’t have to guess if machines are open before…

In addition to advertising a wash-dry-fold service in your coin laundry another great source of revenue is offering a service dedicated to washing comforters. Residential laundry equipment simply can’t provide the delicate treatment or space needed to wash comforters and drycleaners rarely have the amount of machines to accommodate this service. Put customers’ minds at ease with a professional comforter washing service by following these tips on achieving the best clean: Comforter Material and Finish Polyester: Limit the amount of machine use with polyester comforters with a decorative or embroidered finish. It’s best to use a delicate wash cycle with water no hotter than 80 degrees but you can use the regular extract option. Never put this type of comforter in the dryer, let the comforter air-dry overnight for a few hours at the least. Down-filled: Down-filled comforters need to follow the same wash treatment as polyester but need more attention during the drying process and can be placed in the dryer as long as the supportive stitching is within 12 inches apart. Pro Tip: Toss a few tennis balls in the dryer with a down-filled comforter to break up the feathers for a more even dry. It’s imperative all…

Ozone injection technology has been used for the last ten years in commercial laundry settings primarily in fire departments and hospitals but several benefits apply to coin laundries. As consumers become more educated about the environmentally friendly benefits of ozone laundry treatments, they’ll start to look for coin laundries utilizing this technology. Stay ahead of the curve by implementing ozone injection technology in your laundromat or OPL for several of the positive benefits including energy savings and production improvements. What is ozone injection technology? Ozone injection replaces chemicals used during the wash cycle with an environmentally friendly ozone substance created with a mix of oxygen and electricity. This mix is injected directly into the machine and mixes with the user’s detergent and cold water. In traditional machines the mix includes hot water, alkali, detergent, acid and bleach with multiple rounds of rinses depending on the machine. By eliminating several of these chemicals and hot water rinses, the use of ozone injection delivers an array of savings to your coin laundry and OPL. Benefits of ozone injection laundry treatment Reduced water footprint: With less rinses throughout the wash cycle each machine uses less water per load. Reduced carbon footprint: Eliminating the…

Investing in a coin laundry is a terrific way to increase your portfolio and earn consistent income year after year. Coin laundries provide one of the most routine return on investments as owners see an average of 20 to 35 percent ROI. The location of your laundromat significantly increases where you’ll fall in that percentage. As you’re looking for a coin laundry location keep this checklist in mind. Neighborhood demographics In an urban setting make sure to answer how many people live in a one-, two- and three-mile radius. In a rural setting you can stretch the radius to 10 miles. This number is crucial because 90 percent of your customers will live within this radius. Traditionally the best neighborhood for a coin laundry consists of blue-collar families living primarily in rental properties, but areas with middle- to upper-class families with washers and dryers in their homes, laundromats still serve a purpose by advertising large machines to wash rugs and comforters while offering wash, dry and fold services. Analyzing the best location Neighborhood demographics certainly play a factor in finding the best location for a laundromat but you can survive without blue collar families living in rental units by looking…