A home laundry service is great way to make money at home because of the low start-up costs and the flexibility
of setting your own hours.
Starting a home laundry service can be
profitable. Many people think that a laundry cannot be established at ones home
which is not true. Some people hate to
do laundry or don't have the time because they are too busy. Home-based
laundries perform delivery and pickup of clothes plus other services.
Yes, you
can set up the business home-based by allocating a spacious room as your
home-office. This room should be for
ironing or pressing of the clothes, hanging, labelling, packaging area and to
store clean, pressed and folded laundry. You can even use your home’s
telephone, fax machine and personal mobile phones to contact clients, as well
as your vehicle for pick-up and delivery.
Some
business owner usually washes clothes at their home or coin laundry
before ironing and dropping them off. Knowing how to start a home
laundry service begins with choosing the right one for you. Choose what
services you will provide such as pickup services, washing, drying and ironing,
folding and drop-off.
Provide
additional services to boost income by including ironing and
folding services. You should also have knowledge about liquids and detergents
used for washing clothes which may not harm the clothes but at the same time
clean it nicely. If you are not very
familiar with doing laundry, it would be very wise to study up on
different techniques. There are many websites that offers laundering
advice.
Things you will need.
You will need a good washer and dryer (normal domestic ones will do for now, but industrial large capacity units are ideal), an iron, ironing board, a scale, clothesline, clothespins,clothes hangers folding tables and dry cleaning equipment. You will also need various types of laundry detergents, ranging from mild to industrial. Don't forget the fabric softener, fabric sheets, starch, and bleach. Buy all the necessary supplies such as soap and laundry bags.
If you want
to make a full-time income from a home based laundry service, you will need
more than one washer and dryer. You will also need a high quality iron, a
professional steam press and an ironing board.
The
Start-Up
If you
already own the machines your initial investment can be as low as $1000. And if you plan on offering specialist
services like steam cleaning you’ll need the relevant equipment – a home based
laundry service however would usually specialize in basic services.
Price
Your Services.
Do the
research to price your services. By checking with other home laundry service or
dry cleaners will give you an idea of what the market is like. Since you are working from your own home, spend some
time calculating energy costs, soap cost and other supplies, and figure in how
often you are likely to have to repair/replace your machines with the increased
loads. Include your commuting cost if you are going to
offer drop off and pick up service.
Market
your services.
Spread the word
to family members, friends, and acquaintance about your new business. Design a flyer you can hand them that
includes all the details. Post the fliers at community centers, hospital, civic
organizations, grocery stores and spas. Consider a referral program. Advertise
online for further exposure.
Marketing
is what will determine how quickly your home laundry service
business succeeds. Some neighborhoods have community newsletters where you can
post ads. If you need more clients, consider a referral program where you give
them a free week’s laundry for each client they bring you. Only after you have
exhausted all free and word of mouth methods of marketing should you pay for
any advertising.
Check with
your local zoning board to find out if you are legally allowed to run a
business from your home. Get your business permit and license.
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