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 either don’t have the capacity or charge too much to launder them. Laundromats, on the other hand, are perfectly equipped to handle comforters with their large-capacity washers and dryers with a range of customizable cycles. Regardless of whether you offer traditional wash-dry-fold service, you can expand your customer base and boost your revenue by adding and promoting a comforter washing service.

How to Wash a Comforter at a Laundromat

Check for Holes and Stains

Comforters with holes can rip further or lose their filling in the wash, so address any tears or frayed edges before washing them. If the comforter has stains, use your preferred method to pre-treat them before laundering for the best chance of successfully getting them out in the wash.

Use the Right Commercial Laundry Equipment

Use a high-capacity washer with customizable cycle options to accommodate bulky, delicate items. While size requirements vary based on the comforter size and thickness, a washer and dryer with at least 4.5ft3 capacity is suitable for most Queen- or King-sized comforters.

Use a Mild Detergent

Harsh chemicals and detergents can damage down filling, so use an all-natural laundry detergent and skip the dryer sheets.

Select the Best Cycle

Always review the care label as it will let you know the best wash and dry settings to use to cleanse and protect the item. If the item no longer has a label, determine the fabric and filling type and launder the item as follows:

Down Comforters with Supportive Cross-Stitching

Wash with a delicate cycle and warm water (80ºF or less) and standard extraction speed. If the filling has cross-stitching that forms pockets of 12” or less, then machine-dry the comforter on low heat. Tip: Place a few wool dryer balls in the dryer to help remove static while distributing the material and ensuring the item dries evenly. Completely remove all moisture during the dry cycle to prevent the comforter from becoming musty or moldy.

Down Comforters without Supportive Cross-Stitching

Wash with a delicate cycle and warm water (80ºF or less) and standard extraction speed, then allow the comforter to air-dry.

Down Alternative and Polyester-Filled Comforters

Wash with a delicate cycle and warm water (80ºF or less) and standard extraction speed, then allow the comforter to air-dry.

Offering Comforter Washing Service

Before you can begin offering this service at your laundromat, you’ll need to be sure you have commercial laundry equipment that can handle it. The experts at Martin-Ray can help equip your business with the best high-capacity washers and dryers, featuring programmable settings and high extraction speeds for efficient comforter cleaning.

Once you have the right equipment in place, check out these easy and effective ways to promote your laundry business to help spread the word about your new offering.