--- title: Speed Queen Commercial | Latest News | Washer (2) description: Washer | Commercial laundry news and information (2) --- [![Speed Queen Commercial](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hubfs/cropped-SpeedQueen_Color_CMYK-3.png)](https://sqcommercial.com.au/) - [Home](https://sqcommercial.com.au/) - [Markets](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/markets/) - [Technology](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/tech/) - [Build Quality](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/build-quality/) - [The Quantum Difference](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/the-quantum-difference/) - [Insights for Accomodation](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/insights-for-accomodation/) - [Insights for Laundromats](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/insights-for-laundromats/) - [Hygiene Technology](https://sqcommercial.com.au/laundry-hygiene/) - [Products](https://sqcommercial.com.au/products/) - Service & Parts - [Maintenance Tips](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/maintenance-tips/) - [Warranty](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/warranty/) - [News](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog) - [Contact](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/contact/) - [CALL 1300 927 437](tel:1300927437) - [Contact Us](https://sqcommercial.com.au/index.php/contact/) # The Latest Laundry News [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Australias%201st%20coin%20store%20social.jpg?width=796&name=Australias%201st%20coin%20store%20social.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/laundrymyths-0) ## [Out with the old, in with the old.](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/laundrymyths-0) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Mar 24, 2022 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Considering%20myths.jpg?width=796&name=Considering%20myths.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/laundrymyths) ## [5 Laundry myths debunked](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/laundrymyths) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Feb 9, 2022 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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.… [![Speed Queen Maytag commercial laundry maintenance](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/vintage%20speedqueen%20wide.jpg?width=796&name=vintage%20speedqueen%20wide.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/maintenance_tips) ## [5 Quick tips to maximise the life of commercial laundry machines](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/maintenance_tips) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Feb 1, 2022 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [maintenance](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/maintenance), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Cricket%20ball%202to1.jpg?width=796&name=Cricket%20ball%202to1.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/cricketballs) ## [How many cricket balls fit in a 91kg dryer?](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/cricketballs) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Dec 23, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speed%20Queen%20vended.jpg?width=796&name=Speed%20Queen%20vended.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/washer_seal) ## [How customer feedback made our products even tougher](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/washer_seal) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Nov 2, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Company](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Laundromat%20demographic%20Map.jpg?width=796&name=Laundromat%20demographic%20Map.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/demographic-reports) ## [Data driven decisions on laundromat locations](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/demographic-reports) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Sept 23, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/laundromat), [laundrette](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Mask%20and%20gloves-1.jpg?width=796&name=Mask%20and%20gloves-1.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tech_hygiene) ## [Better Technology, Better Hygiene](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tech_hygiene) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Sept 13, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=796&name=image-png.png)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/barrier_washers) ## [A high-tech solution to hygienic washing](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/barrier_washers) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Sept 10, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/laundromat), [laundrette](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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,… [![Rain helped record laundromat profits](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Rainy%20carsSmall.jpg?width=796&name=Rainy%20carsSmall.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/laundromat-profit) ## [It was raining money (and rain) in July!](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/laundromat-profit) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Aug 26, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/laundromat), [laundrette](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Dog%20in%20costume.jpg?width=796&name=Dog%20in%20costume.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/washing_what_matters) ## [Washing what matters](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/washing_what_matters) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Aug 23, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/True%20cost%20of%20laundry%20PNG.png?width=796&name=True%20cost%20of%20laundry%20PNG.png)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/trure-cost-laundromats) ## [The True Cost of Laundromats](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/trure-cost-laundromats) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | July 27, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/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… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ato2.png?width=796&name=ato2.png)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tax-writeoffs) ## [Tax write-offs and you!](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tax-writeoffs) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | June 16, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/advice) The Australian government made changes to tax write-offs and temporary full expensing. For laundry equipment purchased before December 31 - make sure you make the most of the changes. For equipment… [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Warehouse-%20entrance.jpg?width=796&name=Warehouse-%20entrance.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/machines-that-fly) ## [Machines that Fly](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/machines-that-fly) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | June 16, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/advice) Speed Queen machines are so popular, they've been flying out the door! [![Darwin Prison dryers against wall](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Darwin%20dryers%20wall.jpg?width=796&name=Darwin%20dryers%20wall.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/darwin-prison) ## [Going to Prison, Again](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/darwin-prison) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | June 10, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer) As mentioned in one of our most recent articles, Speed Queen supplies large prisons with commercial washers and dryers. It is no surprise we were chosen to handle the high volumes required by another… [![Casuarina Prison - Washers](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Casuarina%20Prison%201.jpg?width=796&name=Casuarina%20Prison%201.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/casuarina-prison) ## [That Time We Went To Prison](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/casuarina-prison) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Apr 22, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer) Speed Queen machines are well known for their durability and reliability so it was no surprise we were chosen to handle the high volumes required by an Australian Prison. [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Quantum%20touch.jpg?width=796&name=Quantum%20touch.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/power-at-your-fingertips) ## [The future of laundry is now](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/power-at-your-fingertips) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Apr 21, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/laundromat) Innovation can be a bit of a buzz word these days, but it perfectly describes what’s happening right now in the commercial laundry market. Seriously. No joke. [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/HS1.jpg?width=796&name=HS1.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/ggdb-1) ## [Style and Substance - washers and dryers that people love using](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/ggdb-1) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Apr 9, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Life](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/life), [Community](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/community) Who said that tough and rugged couldn't also be pleasing to the eye? [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/GGDB%20hero.jpg?width=796&name=GGDB%20hero.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/ggdb) ## [Beautiful Laundry - GGDB](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/ggdb) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Mar 23, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [maintenance](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/maintenance), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer) Ever heard of Golden Goose? [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/truckload%20social.jpg?width=796&name=truckload%20social.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/a-truckload-of-laundry) ## [A Truckload of Laundry](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/a-truckload-of-laundry) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Mar 22, 2021 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [maintenance](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/maintenance), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer), [Life](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/life), [Advice](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/advice) When you've got a truckload of washing to do, you need a truckload of washers. [![](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Drum%20firepit2.jpg?width=796&name=Drum%20firepit2.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/can-a-washer-live-forever) ## [Can a Washer Live Forever?](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/can-a-washer-live-forever) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Aug 4, 2020 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Extend](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/extend), [Life](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/life) There are many reasons why our commercial washers and dryers are so popular. [![Australia's first self serve coin laundrette](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Australias%201st%20coin%20store.jpg?width=796&name=Australias%201st%20coin%20store.jpg)](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/first-laundrette-in-australia) ## [Australia's First Laundromat](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/first-laundrette-in-australia) by [Speed Queen Team](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/author/speed-queen-team) | Apr 16, 2020 | on [Washer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer), [Dryer](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/dryer) From our archives we found a classic pic of Australia's first self-serve coin laundromat. [Previous](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer/page/1) [All posts](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/all) [Next](https://news.sqcommercial.com.au/blog/tag/washer/page/3) © 2022