![]() ![]() The store is unattended from 5 to 10 a.m. The attendants work staggered schedules, with only one on duty at a time. Today, I’ve got seven part-time attendants and myself my Laundromat is less than a mile from my home, and a mile from what I call my day job (as a cattle dealer).” We were doing some advertising, that kind of thing. “The first year or so, it was pretty much unattended through the night. ![]() It just seemed more customer-friendly to stay open all night.”Īfter a successful two-month trial period staying open 24-7 on weekends only, Peot shifted the operation to being open around the clock full-time. My staff wanted to get out the door at 11 o’clock, that kind of thing. “We had the normal ‘Last wash at 9:30, doors close at 11.’ But people were too rushed, in too big of a hurry. “I just started out doing it gradually in the spring of 2014,” Peot says. It wasn’t until he purchased new laundry equipment several years ago that he first entertained the idea of staying open 24-7. Two convenience stores nearby means police are patrolling the area every night. The 1,850-square-foot store located in a small strip mall on one of Lexington’s main downtown arterial roads offers 27 washers and 28 dryers. Rich Peot acquired his 24-Hour Meadowthorpe Laundromat in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2010. Here’s a look at a handful of today’s 24-7 stores and how their owners approach operating a business that never closes: 24-HOUR MEADOWTHORPE LAUNDROMAT, KENTUCKY And leaving stores unattended at times, especially during the overnight hours, presents opportunities for vandalism and for homeless people to use a store as shelter.īut under the right circumstances, “keeping the lights on” offers up added revenue opportunities and serves to generate goodwill among shift workers and other late-night or early-morning patrons in your area who can appreciate having the ability to do laundry on their schedule. There are costs related to staying open around the clock, including utilities, evening/overnight help, and problem-solving. And making the decision to keep your business open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, introduces still others. Our read learn and play center for the kids makes laundry a family experience and our private parking lot has you steps from our store.CHICAGO - Owning and managing a vended self-service laundry has its share of challenges. We simply strive to give our customers the best possible laundry experience. We have a large children’s area with Netflix for Kids and play things to make sure they are happy and safe while you are doing the family laundry. *Friendly well-trained attendants are always ready to help with any questions.Ĭhildren are always welcome at WashTime on Fullerton. *Safe Children's play area with activities and NETFLIX for kids *25 folding tables for all your self-service laundry needs *50 washers range from small to 80 pound capacity All this provides an excellent place to take care of your laundry needs. Our laundromat is a family place with free coffee, donuts, a read learn and play center for the kids, free WiFi, TV's throughout and private fenced in parking lot. Our goal is to give our customers the best possible laundry experience. WashTime on Fullerton is a clean, bright, safe, full service, fully attended Laundromat. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING WASHTIME FOR YOUR LAUNDRY NEEDS AND PLEASE STAY SAFE. If you see any area that needs attention please tell one of our staff so we can take immediate action. We have also adjusted the hot water temperature to be at 140 degrees - temperature health officials say will kill off most viruses and bacteria. In addition to our normal cleaning efforts, we will be doing additional sanitizing with disinfectant spray and wipes on all "touch points" including washer soap tray covers, handles, washer control panels, carts, faucets, and all folding table surfaces. Please wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after you process your laundry. Keeping you and our staff safe is our primary concern. ![]()
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