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SmartWash, a new high-speed laundry in Fargo, N.D., was designed and equipped to maximize convenience, customer turnover and full- and self-service revenue. SmartWash features a 5,000-square-foot self-service laundry and a separate, 2,000-square-foot wash/dry/fold (WDF) space. Both harness soft-mount Continental Girbau Genius® Washers.Anchored by a Hornbocher’s grocery store, SmartWash is Fargo’s first new laundry in 20 years, according to co-owners James…

Parker Brubaker, of Brubaker Linens, in Phoenix, Ariz., grew his commercial laundry business from the ground up. He started by cleaning hair salon towels and capes at a local public laundry before delivering them to clients using the family van. He got the idea while in college when he made Brubaker Linens his capstone business school project. In the three…

Does your hotel/resort offer a beautiful and modern guest laundry? If not, you’re likely missing out on extended-stay and athletic-team bookings that bring in major revenue. These guests seek out hotels with high-quality guest laundries. In this article, we offer suggestions for creating a guest laundry that attracts guests and satisfies their need for clean clothes during their stay. Laundry…

Cleaning Protective Gear — Part 1 In 2001, the NFPA developed a set of guidelines for cleaning protective gear in order to remove harmful biohazards, chemicals and other contaminants. Those inspection and cleaning guidelines are revised periodically, most recently in 2020. Read on for a simplified interpretation of these guidelines and how best to go about cleaning and sanitizing/disinfecting bunker…

Hospitality laundries require highly programmable and productive washers in order to save time and decrease labor costs; improve efficiency through saved water, natural gas and electricity; and to deliver unsurpassed cleaning no matter the item type. Whether a hotel or resort laundry is processing duvets, sheets, table linens, or bath and pool towels, every item should emerge from the wash…

What makes the Genius Washer control better than other vended washer controls on the market? 1. A Large Touchscreen Interface. The 10-inch user touchscreen interface is the largest in the industry. It looks cool, is user friendly, displays up to three languages and is scratch/water/impact resistant. Customers love it! Store owners love it!2. Customizable Cycle Options. It offers one, two,…

Home to America’s largest indoor waterpark, the 997-room Kalahari Resort (Kalahari), in Round Rock, Texas, offers families an all-underone- roof getaway with activities for all ages. Amenities include a 223,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, 80,000-square-foot Tom Foolery’s Adventure Park, four onsite signature restaurants and a full-service luxury spa. Behind the scenes, an on-premise laundry quickly processes 20,000 pounds of towels, comforters, blankets,…

When you’re thinking of financing a laundry project, contact your distributor first! They work closely with lending institutions to offer flexible financing programs designed to meet different customer needs. Moreover, the distributor is your local laundry expert. Partner with them early on in your laundry development or replacement equipment projects. When it comes to financing, ask them the following questions:…

Delivering “a new way to live built on community,” WeLive, in New York City, allows guests to rent fully furnished apartments, featuring top-tier technology, for as little as a few weeks up to several months. Operating from a unique business model, WeLive’s mission is to “transform the rigid and isolating housing model of yesterday into a flexible and community-driven experience…

Constructed to appeal to New York City commuters and young professionals, The Modern — in Fort Lee, N.J. — is a luxury rental property touting two, 47-story skyscrapers, 900 apartments, 150,000-square-feet of resort-style amenities, and striking views of the Hudson River and Manhattan. Designed from the ground up by SJP Properties, The Modern features a second-story central laundry in each…