How to set up a self-service laundry

Project phases

1. 1

   Location study

   Population density, competition, visibility, pedestrian access, parking and the mix of nearby housing.

2. 2

   Lease and licences

   Business licence, IAE 971.1 code, electrical certificate and public liability insurance.

3. 3

   Technical services

   Three-phase 400 V (40–80 kW), water at 3 bar, drainage, ventilation and extraction.

4. 4

   Machinery

   Recommended 8/11–14/18–27 kg mix depending on the size of the premises.

5. 5

   Chemical supplier selection

   See the specific criteria.

6. 6

   Installing automatic dosing

   Peristaltic pumps, connection to each washing machine and initial calibration.

7. 7

   Training and trials

   Staff training (where applicable) and trials with different load sizes.

8. 8

   Public opening

   Local marketing, signage and fully operational payment systems.