The following laundry business tips and advice were lifted from entrepreneur.com.ph discussion board posted by forum members. Most advice came from business owner themselves who have their own laundry operation.
Question:
I’m interested in putting up a laundry business here in our place (im living in the province).
I have some initial questions:
- How much is the initial/basic price per kilo for laundry? Comforter and other bigger items such as jackets, curtains, and bed sheets have different prices?
- Is it ok to use commercial soap, like the one being sold in bulk since its way cheaper?
- Do we have to use fabric softener or laundry soap will do?
- If there is a need to use fabric conditioner, is there an additional charge for it?
Hope for your replies and thanks in advance. - florenz
Answers:
- For province, you can start your price at 25 per kilo. for jackets, charge it by pc at P100 depending on the fabric, if its denim mas mahal. Comforters,bedsheets,curtains, etc are priced at 55-60 per kilo.
- Use commercial detergent coz its really cheaper compared to branded one. Better yet, make your own..there are lots of seminars that teach you how to make detergent and softeners.
- You have to use fabric softener for your laundry, coz they expect you to do that.
- You don’t charge extra for using fabric softener, that should be included in your service.
hope that answered your questions. - etten
I assume you have a big space for your laundry shop, better if you have a space where you can hang dry your laundries, that way you can also minimize use of your dryer, makakatipid ka din sa gas/lpg consumption mo.
Suggestion ko mag start ka lang muna 1 pair of washer and dryer then kung matatambakan ka na ng customers saka ka na ulit magdagdag ng units.
Yung first unit mo mas ok kung 10-11 kgs para pag may nagpa laundry sayo ng comforters magakakasya sa washer mo, then kung magdadagdag ka ng units doon ka bumili ng 5-6kgs para naman sa mga nagpapalaba ng pakonti konti.
I would still suggest a brand new units para less maintenance mo. May kakilala kasi akong may laundry na bumili ng 2nd hand units tapos babae pa sya at walang kaalam alam sa repair ng machines, ayon kinakain lang ng maintenance cost yong income nya.
Pag twin tub, di ba magastos sa kuryente ang dryer? LPG dryers ang bilhin mo.
Just use unbranded commercial laundry detergents, 10 times lower ang cost compared sa popular brands. - from different posters
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October 14th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
lhet Says: 10/18/2006 07:09:00 AM
can you give me some list of business having seminars for a beginner like me who’s interested in having a laundry and dry cleaning business
Eu-Leh Says: 10/18/2006 09:11:00 AM
hi lhet,
TLRC is regularly conducting seminars on Laundry Business. Here’s the address:
Technology and Livelihood Resource Center
2nd Flr. ELT Center #103 J. Abad Santos cor. Lopez Jaena Sts., Little Baguio, San Juan, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 727-6205 loc. 208, 209
Contact: RAUL M. DURANTE
Operating a Laundry Shop Business (Small-Scale) (18 hrs / 3 days) 3,289
Anonymous Says: 2/18/2007 03:11:00 AM
i’m planning to start a laundry business.
1. How much is the initial investment for a small scale laundry shop?
2. What should i consider in buying a washing machine?
3. Where is the best location for my laundry shop? Is it near residential or commercial areas?
4. Is there an instance na napunit ng machine machine yung fabric or nagkadiscolor? What should i do to avoid this?
5. Kasama na rin ba sa function ng laundry shop yung pagtanggal ng mantsa?
thank you. God bless!
Rhea Says: 8/21/2007 09:01:00 AM
miss ethen;
like ko po sana mag open ng laundry shop and like ko umattend ng seminar nyo.. Hingi lang po sana ako ng contact nyo para makapagpareserve.. God Bless! email nyo na lans po ako sa shinjukumari@hotmail.com
October 21st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
is it good isdea to use water pump as source of water nstead of electric water motor and direct to the water tank?
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:29 pm
what’s LPG dryer?
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:55 pm
@stephanie & maria, the tips listed above were all taken from the “laundry” forum thread of entrepreneur.com.ph website. if you want to know more tips from laundry operators and owners themselves, i suggest you join and participate in the forum. here’s the link
October 24th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
i am from zambales and planning to have laundry business..where i could buy commercial detergent soaps and fabric conditioners..i also read and search frm this forum abt washing different cust of clothes by using this “marker” to be stapled in the clothes tags..and so much of here asked where it could be bought..i think any hard colored plastic be preferrable basta maayos ang pagkastapled so di matatangal..ryt??any suggestions pls..about lpg dryers also how it operates and where i cud buy this equipment?thank u..i hope someone could help me..i wnted to start sooner..
October 24th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
wat if nasira ng washing machine ko ang clothes ng customer?wat if i lost the clothe?wat wud be my liabilities to my customers?do i had to consult to a public notary to do some paper works for my customer to sign in to agree some of my terms and conditions?ano bang tawag sa ganito?is it important?
October 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
steph, i think to be always on a safer side, you must put on all your invoices the terms and conditions about your limited liabilities. for all your other concern, check this link
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:26 am
Hi,
Very much interested ako na mag-put up ng isang maliitan na laundry shop here in davao or gensan for my wife..Ask ko lang kung magkano ang capital? Anong klaseng washing machine ang puwedeng magamit na di naman kamahalan? How about ang dryer? ok lang bang gamitin yung nabibiling washing machines sa mga appliance stores?san ba puwedeng bumili ng washing machine na para sa small-scale laundry business..hope i could here from you soon.thanks and more power alywas.
Jong
November 2nd, 2007 at 2:52 pm
hi jong, there is a detailed forum regarding all of your concerns on laundry business on this link
November 11th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
hi, i have plan to put up laundry biz here in cebu. ok ba ang return in terms of profit and return on investment. would like to attend seminar also pls email me at cabalunajane@yahoo.com for details. tanx
November 12th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Hello, I am also interested in putting up a laundry business here in naga.Is there anyone who could share to me the operation of the business,the capital,operational cost,roi and others. tatanawin ko pong utang na loob yan.gusto ko po kasing iregalo sa wife ko at surpresa ngayung pasko.salamat po.Pls email me at prvanj@yahoo.com
November 20th, 2007 at 9:08 am
can the TLRC teach me how to make fabric conditioner/softener? if possible, pls email me the ingredients and the percentage to be used and the proper procedure. thanks! hope TLRC can help me with this.
November 20th, 2007 at 9:14 am
hi joel, ASC Mom Cares (ascmomcares.com) is giving free seminars, but you have to pay for the training kit/materials. Call 09205625085.
For all other concerns on laundry business, there’s an active forum thread at entrepreneur.com.ph website. You can directly ask questions on the laundry owners themselves. Here’s the link: http://www.entrepreneur.com.ph.....ic=13307.0
December 7th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
Ask ko lang po kung saan pwedeng bumili ng dry cleaning machine kasi hanggang ngayon naghahanap pa rin ako. Kasi eary next year mag open na po laundry shop ko. Mas malaki ba kita dry cleaning? Ok lang ba kung walang dry cleaning ang aking shop? tnx
January 7th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
am interested to invest in laundry shop business. I would like to know where can i attend seminar regarding this. do you also have seminar in dry cleaning. tks
myrna
09275951802
January 8th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
@myrna, check with TRC January-2008 sched.
January 16th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
will you have a training schedule for the laundry business this coming february 2008?
January 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
@grace, try to call TRC directly at 727-6205 for the next schedule. you can also inquire from other training centers here: http://www.mixph.com/2006/03/t.....tions.html
February 5th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Hi Leo,
I hope it’s ok if i give my link here for the seminar.
thank you..
Feb 16, is the next seminar.
http://mrlaundryshoppe.multipl.....item/10006
Monette
February 6th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Hello!
I have questions about opening up a laundry business:
1.) Do I really need to get a industrial washing machine and dryer? How much is the machine? Can I just use the ordinary washing machine and dryer?
2.) How much should I charge (from metro manila)?
3.) Where can I get an LPG washing machine and dryer? are these industrial machines as well? can you give me an estimate on how much is it? thanks!
February 28th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Hi Leo,
Once again, I’m posting here the next seminar which will be on March 8,2008. Thank you again for linking the thread from http://www.entrepreneur.com.ph.....ic=13307.0
Really really appreciate it.
Monette
February 28th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
hi leo,
Help me naman malaman what kind of product at saan ang mga supplier ng powder na ginagamit ng mga nagpaparent ng mga gowns. Ayaw kasi akong bigyan kahit man lang sample ng product na un ng kakilala ko. Hindi naman kami magkakompetensya dress shop sya ako laundry. She told me noon ng wla pa kaming shop na ang mga rented gowns ang fabric conditioner na ginagamit nila is powder na disolve sa last banlaw. Poweder is mabango it keeps the gown looks new kahit naka 15 times na narent. Can I call it fabric restoration? Haaay… madamot sya ha? Ang dami nya reason na wala na daw un supllier, khit un empty box naitapon na daw. Im interested talaga to buy this product eh… please help me naman kung anong tawag dun. My supplier sila na mga fabric from divisoria then un na rin daw ang nagsupply nun power na un. whewww.. pcencia na napahaba.tnx in advance
February 29th, 2008 at 7:54 am
@anewor, i will refer you to the company that specializes in soap/fabric conditioner, call ASC MomCares Marketing at Tel: 5414501/09052438172, and i’m sure they will give you all the secrets in soaps and fabric conditioners.
March 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
hi i tried registering in here. but have not received any confirmation email so i ccould not log on. any help?
March 8th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
@marianne, i already subscribed you, please check again your email for confirmation.
March 26th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Hi Leo,
Once again I’m posting here my Laundry Business Seminar Schedule. I hope it helps your readers.
Thank you very much.
Monette
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Schedule of the next seminar is APRIL 26, 2008
You can also txt at 09228267515
See you & Have a nice day!
Monette
April 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am
hi, am just interested to buy laundry detergent and fabcon, kindly help me kung san pwede bumili ng mura, kasi commercial brands are very expensive. thanks
May 6th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Hi Leo,
As usual, I’m posting here my Laundry Business Seminar Schedule.
You’ve given me so much referrals,
Thank you very much.
Monette
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Schedule of the next seminar is MAY 31, 2008
You can also txt at 09228267515
See you & Have a nice day!
Monette
May 6th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Leo,
I also linked you in my multiply site,
I hope its ok,
Monette
May 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
@monette, thank you for the link!
May 7th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Hi! I’m charmaine, I am from tanjay city, negros oriental. I am really interested in opening a personal laundry shop. I have been searching the net about laundry business. I just need your help for the following questions:
1. How much is the capital to open a small-scale laundry shop? Please give me a breakdown for the expenses.
2. Where can i buy the machines and materials to start one? If possible, please provide me a distributor in cebu city.
3. Please compare the advantages and disadvantages of starting your own laundry shop and franchising one.
Please email your reply at maine_t@lycos.com
Thank you so much!
May 8th, 2008 at 12:26 am
@charmaine, you can find all the answers by following outbound links on the latter part of the post. read also the comments left by other readers. check this related topic http://www.mixph.com/2006/03/l.....iness.html