Definition of Contract Laundry
A contract laundry refers to laundering activities performed outside the establishment on a contract basis to specialists. Impeccable washing, cost efficiency, and productivity are vital. It is essential for a contract laundry to maintain high standards of hygiene.
Equipment and Processes
- Washers wash clothes, dryers dry them.
- Irons remove wrinkles, and steamers remove wrinkles and odors.
- Front-load washers cost $3,500-$20,000 each, and top-load washers cost $500-$700 each.
Types of Laundry Services
- On-Premise Laundry: Located inside the establishment
- Contract-Out Laundry: Outsourced to specialists
- Hybrid Approach: Utilizes both on-site and outsourced services
Advantages of Contract Laundry Services
- Saves time and focuses on quality, cost efficiency, and productivity.
- Profitability depends on having enough clients and reasonable prices.
- Equipment serves different purposes – washing, drying, removing wrinkles, freshening.
- Can be a tax write-off.