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Out with the old, in with the old.

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 24, 2022 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

On Tuesday 1 March 2022, Speed Queen Equipment Sales (SQES) was purchased by the father and son team of Ross and Duncan Gardiner. SQES was established by the Cameron family in 1962 and was not only one of…

5 Laundry myths debunked

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 9, 2022 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

Here at Speed Queen, our laundry experts have heard all kinds of laundry 'tips'. They range from advice to get difficult stains out, how to get cleaner laundry, or ways to reduce costs during each cycle.…

5 Quick tips to maximise the life of commercial laundry machines

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 1, 2022 | on Washer, maintenance, Dryer, Advice

Our machines are the toughest commercial laundry equipment because they are built to last. This might sound like marketing fluff, but Speed Queen products have demonstrated their extraordinary lifespan…

How many cricket balls fit in a 91kg dryer?

by Speed Queen Team | Dec 23, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

So many options... Our product range can be dizzying at first, because it offers a wide range of solutions to meet almost any requirement. Machines cn vary in size, control type, efficiency, and even…

The passing of a legend. RIP.

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 30, 2021 | on maintenance, Company, laundrette

Back in 1979 things seemed simpler. We were all dancing to Blondie and KISS, there was only one Star Wars movie and the first Sony Walkman was sold.

7 tips on how to market a new laundromat

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 23, 2021 | on Advice, laundromat

We don't just build laundromats, we build successful businesses Here at Speed Queen, we're here to help. You might assume that our help is limited to only the physical and practical elements of a…

We've got acres of commercial washer and dryer stock!

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 16, 2021 | on Company, Advice

You'll probably have heard about shortages of various goods over the last few months. This is across almost every industry that imports manufactured goods, from sporting equipment to toys. It's affecting…

A new look for an old laundromat

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 11, 2021 | on Life, Community, laundromat

Laundromats are an essential part of many peoples lives but too often they are a little bland or boring. Never ours of course, we provide a design service to ensure our new builds are bright and pleasing!…

How customer feedback made our products even tougher

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 2, 2021 | on Washer, Company

We often talk about how our machines are 'built like they used to be' and are capable of handling whatever gets thrown at them. But sometimes even our fantastic engineers can't anticipate some of the…

Data driven decisions on laundromat locations

by Speed Queen Team | Sep 23, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, laundromat, laundrette

Location is one of the most important factors to consider when setting up a new laundromat. We've written an article on how to choose the best possible site, which covers how you should consider the…

Better Technology, Better Hygiene

by Speed Queen Team | Sep 13, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

Covid-19 is continuing to have an impact globally, with more and more infectious variants being discovered, it's more important than ever to maintain proper hygiene procedures. Here at Speed Queen we've…

A high-tech solution to hygienic washing

by Speed Queen Team | Sep 10, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, laundromat, laundrette

Speed Queen innovates washing and drying laundry in all sorts of ways. In the past, we've talked about Speed Queen innovation for Laundromats, but we've also driven innovation for on-premise laundries,…

It was raining money (and rain) in July!

by Speed Queen Team | Aug 26, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, laundromat, laundrette

It's been wet in the west. last month has been one for the record books, raining 28 out of the 31 days in Perth. This is the highest rainfall total for Perth since 1900, and the second wettest July ever…

Washing what matters

by Speed Queen Team | Aug 23, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, laundromat

Every year January 14th rolls around, and international 'dress-up your pet' day begins. Some may pretend to hate it, but just like Dads pretend to not want a pet in the first place, we all secretly think…

The True Cost of Laundromats

by Speed Queen Team | Jul 27, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, laundromat

As many of you have probably noticed, we recently revealed a real-life P&L of a laundromat right here in Australia. The P&L has heaps of useful information about costs (which we highly recommend you check…