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Whether you own a laundromat or run an on-premise laundry facility, the Martin-Ray Laundry Systems Blog is your resource for staying up to date with commercial laundry industry news and company updates. Get tips and tricks, advice and more from our team of laundry professionals!
Jan
29
2024

The Smart Case for On-Premise Laundry: Boost Efficiency, Quality, and Savings

Boost Efficiency, Quality, and Savings: The Smart Case for On-Premise Laundry Establishing an On Premise Laundry (OPL) instead of outsourcing to an external laundry service provider can be a...

May
31
2022

Laundromat Tips: Boost Revenue with a Comforter Washing Service

Laundromat Tips: Boost Revenue with a Comforter Washing Service Comforters can be tricky to wash; most residential laundry equipment can’t handle a comforter, while many dry cleaners...

May
3
2022

Easy and Effective Ways to Promote Your Laundry Business

Easy and Effective Ways to Promote Your Laundry Business Laundromat businesses face stiff competition from other laundromats, community laundry facilities, dry cleaners, and in-home laundry...

Mar
21
2022

5 Questions To Ask Before Purchasing an Existing Laundromat Business

5 Questions To Ask Before Purchasing an Existing Laundromat Business Buying an existing laundromat is a great way to get your foot in the door as a new laundry business owner. We've worked...

Feb
28
2022

The Importance of Performing Preventative Maintenance on Commercial Laundry Equipment

The Importance of Performing Preventative Maintenance on Commercial Laundry Equipment Whether you own a laundromat or manage an on-premise , or multi-housing laundry facility, keeping your...

Jan
31
2022

8 Reasons Your On-Premise Laundry Needs Milnor Commercial Washers

8 Reasons Your On-Premise Laundry Needs Milnor Commercial Washers A highly functional laundry room is the unsung hero of many businesses and other organizations, from hotels and health...

Oct
15
2021

5 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Commercial Laundry Equipment

Unfortunately, commercial laundry equipment doesn’t last forever. If one or more of your commercial washers or dryers is broken and can’t be repaired, it’s obvious that it needs...

Sep
25
2021

Martin Ray is a Leading Supplier of Commercial Laundry Equipment

Martin Ray Laundry offers a variety of commercial laundry equipment, parts, repair, and maintenance services for all leading manufacturers’ machines. Our fleet of experienced,...

May
25
2021

Is an Ozone Laundry System Right for Your Commercial Laundry?

Is an Ozone Laundry System Right for Your Commercial Laundry? The devastating COVID-19 pandemic will leave a number of industries forever changed. The increased focus on cleanliness and hygiene...

May
17
2021

COVID-19 — Where Do Laundromats Go From Here?

COVID-19 — Where Do Laundromats Go From Here? When Coronavirus became top of mind for everyone in March 2020, many of us thought it would last a few weeks or a couple of months tops....

Apr
30
2021

4 Tips for Successfully Upgrading Your Multi-Housing Laundry Room

4 Tips for Successfully Upgrading Your Multi-Housing Laundry Room When was the last time you took a good, hard look at the shared laundry room in the rental property you own/manage? If...

Mar
31
2021

Martin-Ray is So Much More Than Commercial Washers And Dryers

Martin-Ray is So Much More Than Commercial Washers And Dryers When it comes to laundry, many people think it's just about washers and dryers. The truth is, it's so much more than that! Sure,...

Mar
23
2021

Why A Laundromat Is the Best Recession-Proof Business

Why A Laundromat Is the Best Recession-Proof Business If you’re considering opening or investing in a new business, the recent pandemic and resulting economic recession probably...

Oct
1
2020

Why Hospitality Businesses Should Upgrade Their Laundry Equipment

Why Hospitality Businesses Should Upgrade Their Laundry Equipment During A Crisis There’s no doubt that the hospitality industry was hit hard by COVID-19 as events, gatherings, and...

Sep
8
2020

How Martin-Ray Laundry Systems Supports Your Laundromat from Start to Finish

How Martin-Ray Laundry Systems Supports Your Laundromat from Start to Finish While many commercial laundry distributors are just focused on selling equipment and that’s it,...

Aug
24
2020

The Ins and Outs of Laundry Equipment Financing with Martin-Ray

The Ins and Outs of Laundry Equipment Financing with Martin-Ray When opening a new laundromat or purchasing new commercial laundry equipment for their business, one of the first things...

Aug
10
2020

Cost Vs. Value When Working with a Laundry Equipment Distributor

Cost Vs. Value When Working with a Laundry Equipment Distributor Not all products are created equal. Just because something is cheap doesn't mean it's actually a good value. We see that time...

Jul
31
2020

Benefits of In-House Laundry in a COVID-19 World

Benefits of In-House Laundry in a COVID-19 World As you and your business are trying to keep up with changing policies, news, and safety recommendations amid COVID-19 the last few months, your...

Jul
15
2020

4 Reasons You'll Love Chicago Dryer Finishing Equipment

4 Reasons You'll Love Chicago Dryer Finishing Equipment Any on-premises laundry professional knows that finishing touches are a key step in the laundry process. That’s why...

Jun
22
2020

Should My Laundromat Be 24-Hours?

Should My Laundromat Be 24-Hours? In our years working in the laundry industry, a lot of people have asked us about hours of operation for their laundromats. It’s an interesting topic...

Jun
15
2020

How To Better Manage Your On-Premise Laundry Room

How To Better Manage Your On-Premise Laundry Room Looking for ways to lower turnover, provide better wash results, and increase efficiency at your on-premise laundry operation? If so,...

May
15
2020

How Often You Need to Upgrade Your Commercial Laundry Equipment

How Often You Need to Upgrade Your Commercial Laundry Equipment Whether in a laundromat, on-premises, or multi-housing facilities, commercial laundry equipment is built to last and stand up to...

May
4
2020

3 Easy Ways to Help New Customers Find Your Laundromat

3 Easy Ways to Help New Customers Find Your Laundromat With almost 30,000 coin laundry facilities in the United States, customers have a lot of options — especially when they live in...

Apr
20
2020

Is Your Laundromat Scaring Away Potential Customers?

Is Your Laundromat Scaring Away Potential Customers? We focus a lot on improving the inside of your laundromat and installing new equipment, but today we’re encouraging laundromat...

Apr
2
2020

Should My Laundromat Offer Coinless Laundry Equipment?

Should My Laundromat Offer Coinless Laundry Equipment? If you’re thinking about upgrading your laundromat, investing in new commercial laundry equipment, or opening a laundromat, this is...

Mar
18
2020

Coronavirus & Laundromats - How Laundromat Owners Should Respond

Coronavirus & Laundromats - How Laundromat Owners Should Respond Like everyone across the world, we’ve been paying close attention to the news and health recommendations regarding...

Mar
6
2020

5 Easy Ways to Make Your On-Premises Laundry Operation More Energy-Efficient

5 Easy Ways to Make Your On-Premises Laundry Operation More Energy-Efficient With the rising cost of utilities and increasing awareness about sustainability and green business...

Feb
7
2020

2 Big Reasons Why Laundry Technology is Important For You and Your Residents

2 Big Reasons Why Laundry Technology is Important For You and Your Residents If your apartment complex is offering residents old, outdated laundry equipment that’s tucked away in a dark...

Jan
23
2020

How To Protect Your Investment in Your Property's Community Laundry Area

How To Protect Your Investment in Your Property's Community Laundry Area Irresponsible tenants can take a toll on a multi-housing laundry room. Chances are, most of your residents will be...

Jan
9
2020

Services to Help You Expand Your Laundromat & Increase Revenue

Services to Help You Expand Your Laundromat & Increase Revenue It's the start of a new year (and new decade), which means we've had a lot of recent discussions with laundromat...

Dec
17
2019

New Year's Resolutions for Laundry Business Owner

New Year's Resolutions for Laundry Business Owner It’s almost the new year, which means all of us here at Martin-Ray have been talking about our goals and resolutions for 2020. That...

Dec
5
2019

How the Right Laundry Equipment Improves Safety and Sanitation in the Healthcare Industry

How the Right Laundry Equipment Improves Safety and Sanitation in the Healthcare Industry   Chances are, you’ve heard horror stories regarding safety and sanitation in...

Nov
25
2019

Benefits of Card and Mobile Payment Systems for Your Laundromat

Benefits of Card and Mobile Payment Systems for Your Laundromat   If you looked in your purse or wallet right now, how much change would you have on hand? Probably not much....

Nov
12
2019

How to Promote A Community Laundry Room to Potential Renters

How to Promote A Community Laundry Room to Potential Renters Laundry is a top amenity that today’s renters are looking for. However, many property managers forget that the shared...

Oct
9
2019

Going Beyond the Basics of Energy-Efficiency For Your Laundromat

Going Beyond the Basics of Energy-Efficiency For Your Laundromat Walk into any laundromat business and you’re likely to see energy-efficient light bulbs, recycling bins, and maybe...

Sep
23
2019

5 Ways to Reduce Linen Replacement Costs in your OPL

5 Ways to Reduce Linen Replacement Costs in your On-Premise Laundry As we talk with maintenance or housekeeping managers at a hotel, health care facility, and other on-premise laundry...

Aug
14
2019

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Opening A Laundromat

Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Opening A Laundromat Published: August 14, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems After decades of helping laundry investors get started in the...

Jul
11
2019

4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Laundromat Customers' Experience

4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Laundromat Customers' Experience Published: July 11, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems If you were a customer at your laundromat, would...

Jun
26
2019

Simple Ways to Save Money & Lower Utility Costs at Your Laundromat

Simple Ways to Save Money & Lower Utility Costs at Your Laundromat Published: June 26, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems Utility costs are a big deal for laundromat...

Jun
11
2019

Easy Ways to Prevent Slips & Falls at Your Laundromat

Easy Ways to Prevent Slips & Falls at Your Laundromat Published: June 11, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems According to the National Floor Safety Institute ,...

May
12
2019

Pros & Cons of Offering Wash and Fold Service at Your Laundromat

Pros & Cons of Offering Wash and Fold Service at Your Laundromat Published: May 12, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems As you look for ways to better serve your...

Apr
25
2019

Quick & Easy Design Tips to Give Your Laundry Business an Upgrade this Spring

Quick & Easy Design Tips to Give Your Laundry Business an Upgrade this Spring Published: April 25, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems Many of us take the time to clean...

Apr
16
2019

6 Reasons to Open A Laundromat

6 Reasons to Open A Laundromat Published: April 16, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems So you're thinking about opening a laundromat, huh? Great! We love being a part of...

Mar
28
2019

What To Look For In A Laundry Equipment Distributor - And What to Avoid

What To Look For In A Laundry Equipment Distributor - And What to Avoid Published: March 28, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems Diving into the laundry industry and...

Mar
12
2019

Don't Panic! What to Do When Your Commercial Laundry Equipment Breaks Down

Don't Panic! What to Do When Your Commercial Laundry Equipment Breaks Down Published: March 12, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems   If you have high-quality...

Feb
20
2019

How to Save Money & Increase Efficiency in your On-Premise Laundry Room

How to Save Money & Increase Efficiency in your On-Premise Laundry Room Published: February 20, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems   What goes into running a...

Feb
5
2019

7 Elements of a Profitable Laundromat

7 Elements of a Profitable Laundromat Published: February 5, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems There's obviously no "one-size-fits-all" solution to running a successful...

Jan
18
2019

Key Things to Look For When Purchasing Commercial Laundry Equipment

Key Things to Look For When Purchasing Commercial Laundry Equipment Published: January 18, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems Choosing the right commercial laundry equipment...

Jan
8
2019

The Inside Scoop On On-Premise Laundry Verses A Laundry Service

The Inside Scoop On On-Premise Laundry Verses A Laundry Service Published: January 8, 2019 Written by: Martin Ray Laundry Systems Should you take care of laundry in-house or...

Dec
19
2018

5 Things That Are Driving Your Laundromat Customers Away

5 Ways You're Driving Your Laundromat Customers Away Updated June 6, 2022. When was the last time you stopped and took a good hard look at your coin laundry business from a customer’s...

Dec
4
2018

16 Pros & Cons of Owning A Laundromat New Investors Need to Know

16 Pros & Cons of Owning A Laundromat New Investors Need to Know If you're considering opening a coin laundry business, congratulations! Laundromats can be highly profitable,...

Nov
26
2018

Easy and Effective Ways to Promote Your Laundry Business

Easy and Effective Ways to Promote Your Laundry Business According to the Coin Laundry Association, almost 90% of your core demographic lives within one mile of your laundry...

Nov
14
2018

4 Ways Commercial Laundry Equipment Can Improve Your Restaurant or Catering Business

4 Ways Commercial Laundry Equipment Can Improve Your Restaurant or Catering Business   From towels to aprons to tablecloths, every restaurant, food service, and catering business...

Oct
29
2018

8 Ways Your Laundry Business Can Give Back This Holiday Season

8 Ways Your Laundry Business Can Give Back This Holiday Season The busy holiday season is fast approaching. Hopefully that is putting you and your employees in the giving spirit. Giving...

Oct
11
2018

Why Safety Is So Important in Your Community Laundry Room

Why Safety Is So Important in Your Community Laundry Room We've discussed tips for keeping your laundromat business safe , but what about laundry room safety for multi-housing facilities?...

Sep
20
2018

4 Easy Ways To Make Your Laundromat Feel More Like Home For Higher Profits + Better Customer Loyalty

4 Easy Ways To Make Your Laundromat Feel More Like Home For Higher Profits + Better Customer Loyalty Your laundromat may be great, but there really is no place like home. Most people...

Aug
20
2018

Back to School: What You Need to Know About Students and Laundry

Back to School: What You Need to Know About Students and Laundry Summer is winding down. That means teachers and students everywhere are starting to prepare to head back to school. Back to...

Aug
13
2018

3 Ways Commercial Laundry Equipment Can Improve Your Fitness Center

3 Ways Commercial Laundry Equipment Can Improve Your Fitness Center When you think about running a successful gym, athletic facility, or health club, laundry equipment probably isn't the first...

Jul
26
2018

3 Things Residents Look for in the Laundry Room at Apartment Complexes

3 Things Residents Look for in the Laundry Room at Apartment Complexes Everyone needs to do laundry. That's why it's no surprise that laundry is a top amenity renters are looking for. However,...

Jun
25
2018

6 Handy Accessories to Improve Your Commercial Laundry Business

6 Handy Accessories to Improve Your Commercial Laundry Business There's a lot that goes into building the perfect laundry business besides commercial washers and dryers . Your facility's...

May
10
2018

10 Ideas for Your Laundromat Grand Opening

10 Ideas for Your Laundromat Grand Opening Updated May 31, 2022. Opening your new laundromat or expanding your current business is an exciting time. You've likely put in a great deal of...

Mar
19
2018

Tips for Attracting Students to Your Laundromat

Tips for Attracting Students to Your Laundromat College students can be great patrons for your laundromat business. Many of them live on campus or nearby in apartment buildings and rental...

Nov
21
2017

Attract More Customers with Special Events

Attract More Customers with Special Events Who says doing laundry has to be boring? Fun and engaging special events and promotions can be a great way to foster customer loyalty and attract new...

Oct
25
2017

Current Trends in the Coin-Operated Laundry Industry

Current Trends in the Coin-Operated Laundry Industry With advances in technology, the rise of the Internet and social media, and changing customer demographics, the coin-operated laundry...

Jul
17
2017

3 Reasons Customer Service Matters for Your Laundromat

3 Reasons Customer Service Matters for Your Laundromat A machine may unexpectedly break down, the card payment system may not work properly, or there may be a long wait time for the dryers...

Jun
12
2017

Pros and Cons of Purchasing an Existing Laundromat vs Building Your Own

Pros and Cons of Purchasing an Existing Laundromat vs Building Your Own If you’re looking to invest in a laundromat , there are plenty of things to consider . One of the first things...

May
10
2017

The Benefits of a Tiered Pricing System for Laundromats

The Benefits of a Tiered Pricing System for Laundromats As a laundry owner, there are countless costs associated with doing business in the laundromat industry, including utilities and...

Mar
27
2017

3 Tips for Marketing Your Laundromat

3 Tips for Marketing Your Laundromat The laundry industry is a competitive market where washateria owners need to make smart and informed business decisions to help differentiate their...

Feb
13
2017

How to Grow Your Laundromat Customer Base

How to Grow Your Laundromat Customer Base As an established laundromat owner, it can be hard to grow your customer base if you are stuck in day-to-day business activities. The Coin Laundry...

Feb
7
2017

Why Purchasing Laundry Equipment from a Distributor with a Strong Service Department Matters

Why Purchasing Laundry Equipment from a Distributor with a Strong Service Department Matters As a multi-housing , or on-premise laundry owner, maintaining your facility's equipment is a top...

Feb
3
2017

The Top Things to Consider When Opening a Laundromat

The Top Things to Consider When Opening a Laundromat When it comes to investment opportunities, laundromats are proven to have low failure rates, start-up costs, and franchise fees. Compared to...

Oct
18
2016

Benefits of Partnering with an Equipment Distributor When Opening a Laundromat

Benefits of Partnering with an Equipment Distributor When Opening a Laundromat If you are ready to make a sound business decision by entering into the coin laundry industry, partnering with a...

Sep
26
2016

Advantages of Replacing Your Laundry Equipment

Advantages of Replacing Your Laundry Equipment Regardless of whether you own multi-housing , or on-premise laundry equipment , there are countless advantages to replacing old, out-of-date...

Sep
12
2016

How to Operate an Energy-Efficient Laundry Facility

How to Operate an Energy-Efficient Laundry Facility Owning an energy-efficient laundry facility can boast a lot of benefits including reduced utility bills, reduced environmental footprint and...

Sep
6
2016

5 Tips for Opening a Vended Laundromat

5 Tips for Opening a Laundromat If you’re considering opening a laundromat, there are plenty of choices to make and advice to consider in bettering your chances of success. While any...

May
27
2016

Benefits of Upgrading Your Commercial Laundry Equipment

Benefits of Upgrading Your Commercial Laundry Equipment Are you considering upgrading your commercial laundry equipment? Some of the benefits are easy to pick out, while others might not be so...

Apr
29
2016

Benefits of Partnering with Martin-Ray Laundry Systems

Benefits of Partnering with Martin-Ray Laundry Systems Looking for a commercial laundry equipment distributor that meets your needs, budget and service requirements can be a daunting task....