Washing Is More Than Just Soap and Hope – The Four Factors of Clean

by Speed Queen Team | May 23, 2025 | on Washer, Life, Community, Advice, laundromat

Let’s be honest – washing shouldn’t be complicated, but it also isn’t magic. If your wash quality isn't always what you want it to be, it’s not because the towels are moody. It’s because four simple…

When "Clean" Isn't Clean: Why Laundry Sometimes Comes Out Looking Worse Than Before

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 28, 2025 | on Washer, Community, Advice

Running an in-house commercial laundry is all about keeping things clean—your linens, your process, and most importantly, your budget. But every now and then, you pull a load of supposedly “fresh” towels…

Pretty, But With an Ugly Heart: It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 26, 2025 | on Washer, Dryer, Community, Advice, Commercial

In the world of commercial laundry, not all machines are created equal—though some certainly do a great job of looking the part. A sleek exterior, a digital display, and a warranty that sounds impressive…

What Weighs More: 10kg of Feathers or 10kg of Steel?

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 6, 2025 | on Washer, Dryer, Community, Advice

When it comes to laundry, customers often get caught up on machine capacity—"But it says it can handle 10 kilograms!" they'll exclaim while stuffing in a king-size blanket. And technically, they’re right……

Your Crash Course in Laundry Industry Terms

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 4, 2025 | on Washer, Dryer, Community, Advice

Running a successful laundry operation means knowing more than just how to press ‘start.’ If laundry lingo sounds like a foreign language, don’t worry—you won’t need a translator, just this guide. Whether…

Laundromats - no longer a place to just wash your clothes

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 27, 2024 | on Washer, Advice

If you’re thinking about starting a laundromat or giving your existing one a refresh, it’s time to think beyond the typical rows of machines and detergent dispensers. Today’s most successful laundromats…

The Victor Kiam of Laundromats. Kind of.

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 26, 2024 | on Community, Advice, laundromat, laundrette

If you remember Victor Kiam's classic line, " I liked it so much, I bought the company," you’ll get a sense of Juneed Ali's journey—except in this case, it’s not a razor, but a laundromat (and he didn’t…

Commercial vs. Industrial Washing Machines and Dryers: A Matter of Durability and Features

by Speed Queen Team | Sep 30, 2024 | on Dryer, Community, Advice

The terms "commercial" and "industrial" washing machines often get tossed around as if they’re worlds apart, but the real difference is more about durability and features than just size. While both…

Increasing Commercial Laundry Throughput

by Speed Queen Team | Sep 26, 2024 | on Community, Advice, laundromat, laundrette

Running an on-premise (in-house) commercial laundry, whether for a hotel, resort, gym, or correctional facility, presents a familiar challenge: how to process more laundry in less time without…

Wine, Waffles and Washing…

by Speed Queen Team | Jun 18, 2024 | on Community, Advice, laundromat, laundrette

Laundromats can be many things. A place to wash garments and bedding, a space that can bring together and support local communities. But what about a bar? Long time readers might remember some of our…

Laundry Solutions in Australian Health and Aged Care: Hygiene and Efficiency

by Speed Queen Team | Apr 23, 2024 | on Washer, Advice

In health and aged care facilities, managing laundry operations efficiently while maintaining high hygiene standards is crucial. Laundry systems, including barrier washers, play a vital role in these…

Eleven Must-Have Insights for Selecting Commercial Laundry Equipment for Hospitality

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 26, 2024 | on Washer, Advice

In the vibrant world of Australian hospitality, where every detail counts towards guest satisfaction, the often-overlooked laundry room holds significant operational importance. From bustling city hotels…

5 Reasons to do your laundry in-house vs outsourcing

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 5, 2024 | on Washer, Advice

The never-ending debate!

A Comparison: Commercial vs. Consumer Washing Machines

by Speed Queen Team | Dec 20, 2023 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

Discover the key differences between commercial and typical consumer washing machines and make an informed decision for your laundry needs.

Liquid Gold: Which Detergent Works Harder?

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 28, 2023 | on Washer, Advice

Getting the right commercial laundry equipment is only one part of an efficient operation. While the equipment does a lot of the heavy lifting (or in our case spinning), they are not meant to be used in…

Litres don't lie - the only true way to compare washer capacity.

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 21, 2023 | on Washer, Advice

If you've ever shopped for a washing machine, you've likely come across the Water Efficiency Labelling Standards (WELS) label. WELS is a system designed to help consumers make informed choices about…

6 DIY laundry maintenance tips!

by Speed Queen Team | Sep 27, 2023 | on Advice

Our commercial laundry equipment has its reputation of durability for a reason, but what if you can take that durability even further? With a little bit of preventative maintenance that can easily be…

Laundry on the road: a system for backpackers

by Speed Queen Team | Aug 24, 2023 | on Advice

Laundry is not just important, it is absolutely essential in the hospitality industry. When it comes to running a successful backpacker accommodation operation, having a robust laundry system can make all…

Enhance your laundromat's customer experience

by Speed Queen Team | Jul 11, 2023 | on Advice, laundromat

The engineers at Speed Queen continually create amazing innovations in commercial laundry like our new condenser dryer, cloud connected machines through Insights, Touchscreen washers and dryers... But…

Whats in your drawer?

by Speed Queen Team | Jun 27, 2023 | on Advice, laundromat

This photo has been doing the rounds in the Speed Queen offices recently. We've been taking bets on what the owner is going to do with all that lint. Are they creating a soft pillow? Will they peel it off…

4 tips on how to reduce your laundry carbon footprint - Water levels

by Speed Queen Team | Jun 14, 2023 | on Advice

Over recent years, sustainability and environmentalism have become bigger and bigger topics, with many companies integrating these ideals into their goals and objectives. Of course, it isn't always only…