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Decoding the Laundry Industry: Essential Key Terms

29 October 2024

A glossary packed with terminology and keywords for the laundromat and dry cleaning industry.

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Wash Wagon

10 October 2024

In this CleanCloud customer story, Eric from Wash Wagon in Canada, highlights how CleanCloud Pay has simplified and streamlined his processes with accurate and secure payments.

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The Future of Laundromats: A Chat with CleanCloud

8 October 2024

CleanCloud Co-Founders John Buni and David Griffith-Jones joined Bob Nieman, Editor of Planet Laundry, to explore the ever evolving landscape of dry cleaning and laundry operations in this podcast episode.

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Your Guide To Opening A Laundromat

28 August 2024

Thinking of opening a laundromat? There’s never been a better time. The laundromat industry is experiencing something of a renewal. Laundromat businesses are growing, they’re digitizing and most importantly, they’re profitable. It’s no wonder tha

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How Much Do Laundromats Make?

23 August 2024

How much does a laundromat make? In this blog, we discuss the economic potential of a laundry business. We highlight a variety of different revenue streams within the industry such as wash-dry-fold and pickup & delivery and, we take a look at some points that can affect overall income.

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Fluff & Fold Laundromat

19 August 2024

In this customer story, we spoke with Mike Royer, the owner of Fluff & Fold Laundromat in Northern California. Mike discusses how CleanCloud Payroll, our integrated payroll service, has transformed his business by automating payroll processes for both him and his employees.

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Sneakky Klean

29 July 2024

In this CleanCloud customer story, we caught up with Devonn Vidal, Founder and CEO of Sneakky Klean in Miami, Florida. Devonn discusses his high-quality sneaker laundry and repair service and how he leverages CleanCloud to grow and manage his business.

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Laundromat Equipment Leasing

25 July 2024

Opening a laundromat offers an essential service to the community. However, as a new business owner, you'll have a strict budget to stick to. This is where the advantage of laundromat equipment leasing comes into play.

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Opening a Laundromat: The Business Plan

18 July 2024

Whether you’re a first time owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, a solid business plan helps lay the foundations for business success. In this blog we explore why you need to think about a business plan if you’re opening a laundromat.

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Commercial Laundry Service Improves Payroll Efficiency with CleanCloud Payroll Introduction

25 June 2024

In this CleanCloud customer story, Kurt Schroeder, owner of a commercial laundry business in Tampa Bay discusses how CleanCloud Payroll has transformed his business, helping him save time with a fully integrated payroll system.

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Equipment needed to start a dry cleaning business

17 June 2024

If you are starting a new dry cleaning or wash, dry, fold business, it's essential to choose the right equipment to ensure your laundry business is a success. In this blog, we cover the must-haves to take your business to the next level.

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How to open a laundromat: 5 top considerations

12 June 2024

Laundromats can be a lucrative venture and there are several factors to consider when you first start out. We have put together five things to keep in mind to ensure you run a successful laundromat business, such as choosing the right POS system like CleanCloud.

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Meet the Team: Rafael Cardoso

3 June 2024

Next up in our Meet the Team series, the spotlight is on Rafael Cardoso, our Customer Success Manager at CleanCloud.

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How to buy a laundromat: Verifying Financials

21 May 2024

Making the decision to buy a laundromat is exciting, but it is also be a big investment. In this blog, we outline the essential steps to take to assess the financial health of a laundromat, helping you make the right investment.

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WashRoom Laundry

13 May 2024

In this customer story, we feature Saichelle McNeill, founder of The WashRoom Laundry in North Carolina. Find out all about her journey, the challenges for laundromat owners and her top tips for those in the laundry industry.

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Meet the Team: Leanne Patterson

1 May 2024

Next up in our Meet the Team series, the spotlight is on Leanne Patterson, our Head of Marketing at CleanCloud.

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Spirit Dry Cleaners

25 April 2024

In this CleanCloud customer story, we feature Kelli DeMicco, owner of Spirit Dry Cleaners in Aurora, Ohio. Kelli combines her apparel expertise with dry cleaning services for her business. Learn all about Kelli's journey and her valuable advice for those starting in the laundry industry.

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Build a Website with CleanCloud for Your Laundry Business

23 April 2024

Learn about CleanCloud's newly launched website builder for laundromats and dry cleaners. CleanCloud customers can create a personalized website and get the most out of our online booking tool, SEO optimization, customizable templates, AI and much more!

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Meet the Team: Tom Maloney

3 April 2024

Next up in our Meet the Team series, the spotlight is on Tom Maloney, our Junior Account Manager at CleanCloud.

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CleanCloud Unveils Revolutionary GPS Tracking Technology – Making Lost Socks a Thing of the Past

1 April 2024

CleanCloud, the leading POS provider for laundromats and dry cleaners, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation: GPS tracking for lost socks. Designed to tackle the perennial problem of disappearing socks...

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The Cycle of Success: 7 Marketing Strategies to Energize Your Laundry Business in 2024

27 March 2024

We cover seven impactful marketing strategies to refresh your laundromat or dry cleaning business as spring arrives. Learn how to embrace AI for content creation, enhance your online presence with SEO and Google Business Profile, explore paid advertising and more.

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Washing Well Laundromat

18 March 2024

In our Women in Laundry series, we spoke to Melissa Maurice, who switched from design and HR to running Washing Well Laundromat in Ontario. Melissa's all about diving deep into research, connecting with the community, and striking a balance between making a profit and keeping services accessible.

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CleanCloud Celebrates Major Growth Milestones As Business Enters 10th Year

14 March 2024

CleanCloud enters into its 10th year, celebrating more than 10 million customers in the laundromat and dry cleaning industry.

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CleanCloud: Laundry Management Software

14 March 2024

Grow your laundromat business with CleanCloud, the cutting-edge laundry management software packed with tools and features for every aspect of your business.

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Meet the Team: Eva Gorman

4 March 2024

Introducing our new Meet the Team series! This month, the spotlight is on Eva Gorman, Junior Account Executive at CleanCloud.

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Super Clean Laundromat

1 February 2024

Explore the journey of Jeff Moak, who transformed his laundry business, Super Clean Laundromat, using CleanCloud to help streamline his operations since 2020.

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Top CleanCloud Features in 2023

19 December 2023

Discover the highlights of our 2023 feature rollouts! Explore our email template builder, streamlined release forms, upgraded review system, and more. These features are all tailored to elevate your laundromat and dry cleaning operations.

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Laundromat Security with CleanCloud

24 October 2023

Prioritize your laundromat's security with CleanCloud. From safeguarding customer data to monitoring staff activity, discover how our POS ensures your laundry business remains safe and efficient.

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CleanCloud Feature Round-up

13 September 2023

Introducing our new feature round-up blog series! Catch up on all the latest CleanCloud feature releases designed to make your laundromat and dry cleaners run as smoothly as possible with our easy to use POS.

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Why Should You Invest in a Specialized POS for Your Laundry or Dry Cleaning Business

7 September 2023

We discuss why it's imperative for Laundromats and Dry Cleaners to use a specialized software for their business.

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Choosing the perfect spot for your laundromat

4 August 2023

Picking the right location is essential when opening a new laundromat. In this CleanCloud blog, we've rounded up a list of things to keep in mind when choosing an area for your business from demographic research to growth potential.

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Top 5 CleanCloud Releases

28 July 2023

We are half way through the year! Our CleanCloud POS has received a range of exciting updates and new features to help laundromats and dry cleaners grow. Take a look at CleanCloud's top 5 releases over the past 6 months.

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Laundromat Success: The Power of a Clear Process

21 July 2023

We discuss the importance of a clear process for laundromat employees. You can also download our free daily checklist and read up on how our CleanCloud POS is the top all-in-one management solution for laundromats and dry cleaners.

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The Essentials for an Effective Laundromat Website

20 June 2023

Having a website for your laundromat or dry cleaning business is essential. In this blog, we walk you through the top 5 elements that every website should have to boost customers from a user-friendly design to an online booking tool with a POS system such as CleanCloud.

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Pressed for Success: Overcoming Challenges in Pickup & Delivery Services for Dry Cleaners

2 June 2023

Dry cleaners have embraced the concept of pickup and delivery services, it's convenient and boosts revenue. Running a pickup and delivery service has its benefits but also its challenges. We've put together 4 of the main obstacles for dry cleaners, and the ways to overcome them.

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The Essential Guide: Why Laundromats Need an Employee Handbook

25 May 2023

An employee handbook can bring numerous benefits to laundromats from improving communication to mitigating legal risks. Download our CleanCloud employee guide for free and find out the top 5 reasons why they are essential for business owners.

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5 reasons why online payments are beneficial for laundromats and dry cleaners

27 April 2023

Online payments are essential for laundromats and dry cleaners. At CleanCloud, we just launched our own payment solution, CleanCloud Pay providing store owners a quick and convenient way to accept online payments at a low cost. Find out the top 5 reasons why online payments are beneficial.

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Revamp your laundromat marketing strategy with ChatGPT: 4 ways AI can help you succeed

25 April 2023

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help businesses in the laundromat industry improve on their marketing strategy. Discover 4 ways how this AI chatbot can help laundromats with external marketing communications from engaging emails to creating an SEO rich website.

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Steps to consider when opening a Dry Cleaning business in the USA

19 April 2023

Opening a dry cleaning business requires careful planning and consideration. We’ve put together five key considerations for anyone thinking of opening a dry cleaning business in the US from location and equipment to choosing a POS system like CleanCloud.

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CleanCloud Payroll, powered by Gusto

8 March 2023

CleanCloud's all-in-one payroll solution, CleanCloud Payroll. Laundromats and Dry Cleaners can now use CleanCloud Payroll to manage payments all from one place. Powered by Gusto, you’ll be able to run your payroll in minutes instead of hours, saving valuable time and money.

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Step into a new revenue stream with Cobblers Direct

21 February 2023

Grow your laundromat or dry cleaning business with CleanCloud, the number 1 POS for dry cleaning and laundry businesses, and Cobblers Direct, the world’s largest online shoe and leather goods repair service.

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Green Spin Laundry

2 February 2023

We caught up with George Rafitis who owns Green Spin Laundry in New York

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CleanCloud Launches Payroll - A first in the industry

21 June 2022

CleanCloud announces the launch of its new 'CleanCloud Payroll' product powered by the knowledge and expertise of a leading payroll service provider in the United States, Gusto.

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The Full Cost of Starting a Laundry Business And How to Make it Grow

1 June 2022

Thinking about starting a laundry business and not sure how much it’ll cost? Read this article to find out, along with a few tips on how to grow your business.

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5 Awesome Marketing Strategies Dry Cleaning Businesses Should Know

29 March 2022

If you run a dry cleaning business, you’ll already be well aware of the competition out there. No matter how tough the competition is, effective marketing strategy can help you beat out the competitors and grow as a business.

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7 Reasons Why Online Reviews Will Help Your Business Grow

16 September 2021

How good reviews can help your dry cleaner or laundromat grow

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CleanCloud and SpyderWash Announce Payments Integration

10 September 2021

A new cross-platform integration to improve payments at your laundromat

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CCI and CleanCloud POS Deepen Integration for Laundromats

10 August 2021

Bringing better payment integrations to laundromats across the USA

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The Importance of SEO, PPC and Good Reviews for Dry Cleaners and Laundromats

15 July 2021

Let's take a look at SEO, Reviews, Google Ads/PPC and Your Online Presence to drive traffic to your business

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Richmond Hill Dry Cleaners

1 July 2021

We caught up with Hamid who owns and runs Richmond Hill Dry Cleaners. Hamid joined CleanCloud and chose Grow+ onboarding.

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Customer Acquisition vs Retention

25 June 2021

Retention is sometimes just as important as acquisition. Make sure you are working on both parts of your business.

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How to Grow Your Dry Cleaning and Laundry Pickup and Delivery Service

20 January 2021

Some tips to grow your laundry or dry cleaning pickup and delivery business.

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How To Make Your Laundromat or Dry Cleaner More Popular With Customers

20 January 2021

Creating an environment that engages your customers and makes them want to come back to do business with you.

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Columbia Pike Laundry

1 January 2021

We caught up with Daniel Logan who owns Columbia Pike Laundry who has been using CleanCloud since 2018.

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Chelsea Green Valet

1 November 2020

We caught up with Billie who owns and runs Chelsea Green Valet, based in London.

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Why You Should Start Pickup & Delivery at Your Laundry or Dry Cleaner

15 October 2020

The on-demand laundry market is predicted to grow fast, don't miss out.

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One Stop Wash

1 October 2020

We caught up with Rohi, who runs 1 Stop Wash Dry Cleaners in London

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Contactless Orders and Curbside Pickup to Help You Through COVID-19

10 May 2020

Helping you innovate through the challenges brought by COVID-19

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How to Manage Multiple Stores Effectively

13 April 2020

Managing multiple dry cleaners or laundromats is now made easy with CleanCloud

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Heat Seal Barcoding at the Garment Level and Barcoding at the Order Level

5 April 2020

There a few ways in which barcoding can benefit your business.