Laundry Business Tips and Advice
September 28, 2006 by Leo 32,044 Views
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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i just want to ask , what brand name of a washing machine and a dryer could you prefer to me to buy if i would like to put up a luandry shop how could i start? how many of this would i buy?
thank you..
i hope someone can answer my question. thanks
@Alicia, usually pang heavy duty is whirlpool, or any popular brands. madami dito:
http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/classifieds+directory/q/laundry+machines
guys can i gather some idea if how much will it cost me for a washing machine and a dryer for a laundry business? responses will be greatly appreciated, thanks!
@nald angeles city, you can check the latest price here:
http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+category/id/235/Washers+/+Dryers
@Leo, thanks a lot bro! this url helps alot, more power!
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@biba, reading “Related Posts” as well as all comments posted will give more info, tips and advice.
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may experience ako sa laundry shop.nagwork ako dati . gusto ko rin mag put up ng biznez kaya lng wala me capital hire nyo n lng me.
hi lois i am planning to put up a laundry business but i dont have any experience on this kind of business.. and since your looking for a job maybe we can help each other by you helping and teach me the very basics about the business and me giving you a job. you can contact me in this no. 09088858676-irene prats
I started a laundry business a week ago, ang na experience ko po nasisiraan kami ng damit ano po kaya ng ang nagiging cause bakit nabubugbog un damit eh ang setting ko naman is either delicate lang or hand wash ,pls help.
if itsnot the setting of your machine then its probably the chemical you’re using. commercial detergents are very different from household detergents, so make sure you’re using the required amount for your chemicals.
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i want to start a laundry business in some few states in my country(Nigeria).capital is should not be my problem but i want to know how it’s run,like how the charges is done and more importantly some management tips.thank you..
really need advice,.hope u can help me, il start my laundry busniess soon after 1 month and its my 1st time in business my problem is i dont have experience in laundry business? i need an advice please >
@Beshara Beshara, check “Related Posts” and read through all comments for more tips and advice.
Hi! am new here really need advice,.hope u can help me, il start my laundry biz this coming june 2009 and its my 1st time in business my problem is i dont have experience in laundry, but im a fast learner,.i dont know how to wash more clothes,wat is the best thing to do to save electrict, water and gas,.is it ok if i will hire a staff with experience and how much is the salary? is there any cheap registration for seminar and training here manila for this month? where can i buy cheap laundry supplies that i will need? i need ur advice so badly. so pls give me..thanks and God Bless!!
@Ms. Che, i think it’s still better to attend the seminar first so that you can ask questions directly from the trainor, and from other attendees. check with trc or nego-skwela here:
http://www.mixph.com/2006/03/trainings-and-seminars-institutions.html
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i have a laundry shop and i attended a seminar about it prior to my opening. the speakers are actually suppliers of detergents so its like hitting 2 birds with 1 stone. you should definitely hire someone but not necessarily someone with experience. however, you should be knowledgeable the ins and outs of the business, like how to perate the machines, quantity of detergents and softeners and other chemicals in relation to the weight and type of the fabric/cloth. so the seminar is really a must.
hi! if u want to have a laundry biznez and waterstation beside it…. i’m inviting u for a free orientation on how to open a waterstation, capital needed and r.o.i…for inquiry my direct line no. is 701-4883 or 0916-4460300 just look for ms. joy from Living Water. Have a glass of Success!
hi ms. jewel! me and my hubby to put up a business but we’re not yet decided if we should put up a water refilling or laundry shop?which business do you think will be profitable in a mid-class subdivision?
Agnes,
I agree with Taga-ilog. You have to check their books, utility bills, rent and salaries before making a decision. Mahirap bawiin yun cost nung laundry shop kapag di naman totoo yun figures. I once talked to a shop owner who boasted of huge income but when i kept asking for the books, she admitted that things has slowed down and the income is not that big anymore.
Basta do your own computation.
@Agnes. Mag mamigrate na ba yung friend mo sa ibang bansa kaya niya ibebenta yung laundry shop niya? Kasi kung hindi cya aalis at kumikita naman pala yung shop niya, bakit niya ibebenta. Maraming istoryang too good to be true. Madaling magimbento ng numero. Think twice or thrice bago mo bilhin yung shop niya. Mas maigi tumao ka dun ng malaman mo first-hand kung viable talaga yung alok ng friend mo sa yo. Personal advice ko lang yan.
hi!!!im planning to buy a laundry business of my friend.3dryer & 3 washer she sell it 250thou but the machine is very old,but the good news is they have exsisting clients and their sales in 1 month is 80thou to 100 thou and the gross income is around 20-30thou….Is it advisable for me that has no experince in laundry to buy her laundry shop????plz help im planning to buy this end of march
if you mean the monthly gross income is around 80thou to 100thou and the net income will be only around 20-30thou, that’s way too low :( if that is true, a laundry business is not that good. i would go for a waterstation business instead if that’s the case. what do you think guys?
Hi! I really need advise. My husband and I are planning to put up a laundry business in the province but I don’t know how to start it. Mga magkano ang start up capital kaya para maitayo ang business na laundry. Do I need to attend a seminar? If so, can u suggest where can i attend a seminar that has a lower registration fee and located near sampaloc? Thanks in advance.