Run a better
laundromat.
Real-world advice on marketing, operations, equipment, and management — from an owner doing it every single day. No theory. No fluff. Just what works.
Buying or opening a laundromat
From evaluating a location to understanding the financials — the whole process using hard-won, real-world experience.
Read the guide →Operations & repairs
Equipment breaking down? Day-to-day chaos? Practical answers from someone who’s dealt with every scenario.
Explore operations →Marketing your store
Attract more customers, grow your wash-dry-fold service, keep people coming back. What actually moves the needle.
Start marketing →Sample WDF Sheets & Basic SOP
Launch or sharpen your Wash-Dry-Fold service with proven, field-tested documents.
Laundromat Cleaning Checklist
A daily/weekly system to keep your store clean, professional, and running smoothly.
Employee Handbook / Manual
A complete, professional handbook ready to customize for your store and staff.
WDF Standard Operating Procedures
The complete SOP kit for a professional, consistent, scalable WDF operation.
Water Usage Tracking and Leak Alert
Doug MacMillan from Alert Labs on how smart water monitoring can save thousands in utility costs — and catch leaks before they become disasters.
▶ Listen nowCounty Property Taxes — Don’t Forget About Them
One costly lesson Ken learned early that every laundromat owner needs to know before it’s too late.
Providing Refunds Easily and Smoothly
A smooth refund process keeps customers happy and protects your store — especially unattended.
Store Signs — Don’t Have Too Many
People don’t read them anyway. Here’s how to use signage effectively in your store.
“Basic information from a guy doing it every day.”
Ken started LaundromatHowTo because when he was getting into the industry, practical answers were nearly impossible to find. So he became that resource — through the podcast, YouTube channel, blog, and three books on Amazon. No consultants. No theory. Just the stuff that comes from actually running stores.
Read Ken’s full story →Stay in the loop
Tips, episodes & resources — when Ken has something worth sharing.