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…

Five years of the AIG Remote Laundries Project

by Speed Queen Team | Jun 13, 2024 | on Community

Last year we highlighted a charity initiative that we support: the AIG Remote Laundries Project, Recently, the pilot laundromat, Bagala Laundry in Barunga, turned 5 years old. It's wonderful to see how…

2023 International Laundry Day!

by Speed Queen Team | Apr 15, 2023 | on Life, Community, Company

International laundry day is on 15th April! G'day there, it's International Laundry Day, Let's give a shoutout to our mate Speed Queen who's here to stay. No more struggling with colours and whites, Just…

Laundry for Pets and Vets

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 13, 2023 | on Community

We recently held a giveaway for a brand-new commercial washer, and we are stoked to announce the winner! The lucky recipients were Moreton Bay Equine Vets in Queensland.

Charity spotlight: AIG Remote Laundries

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 2, 2023 | on Community

Over the last year, some of our distributors have been working with a selection of charities, but we wanted to take some time to highlight one in particular. The AIG Remote Laundries initiative recently…

Better than a franchise - Speed Queen Laundromats

by Speed Queen Team | Oct 6, 2022 | on Community, Company, laundromat

Here at Speed Queen, we don't just sell equipment, we help people establish successful businesses. Our local distributors have been doing this for many decades. Our teams help you at every step of the…

Upcoming: The Clean Show

by Speed Queen Team | Jul 28, 2022 | on Community, Company

Ever wanted to find out about the latest and greatest innovations in the commercial laundry industry? This year's 'The Clean Show' will bring you just that! Due to the recent pandemic, this year's event…

Money laundering, literally!

by Speed Queen Team | Jul 27, 2022 | on Community, laundromat

When you've spent as many years in the laundry industry as we have, you're bound to have seen some odd things thrown in machines. From stress testing with garden tools to a literal oven, we've seen it…

International Laundry Day!!!

by Speed Queen Team | Apr 7, 2022 | on Life, Community, Company

A big day is coming up on the 15th of April. International laundry day! Thanks to innovations in laundry cleaning technology, cleaning linen and garments is no longer the painful and time-consuming slog…

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!…

Style and Substance - washers and dryers that people love using

by Speed Queen Team | Apr 9, 2021 | on Washer, Dryer, Life, Community

Who said that tough and rugged couldn't also be pleasing to the eye?

Speed Queen Shows Its Support for Mums

by Speed Queen Team | Dec 6, 2019 | on Community

Sometimes laundry means much more than just laundry. For the Geelong Mums - a Victorian charity that supports families in need - doing laundry means cleaning donated clothing and bedding before providing…