Offering a safe site for people to come wash and dry their clothes is a responsibility all laundromat owners take on. Why? One simple answer is because if customers do not feel safe they will go elsewhere. Even if the other laundromat in town is difficult to get to, they will go there if they feel safer. That's why making safety a priority is important.
Below, are some tips that will help you ensure that your business is a safe place for customers to come and wash their clothing.If you're in need of commercial coin operated laundry equipment in South Carolina, make the call to T & L today! We will save you money!
Making Your Laundromat Safe!
Design
Safety begins with the layout of your laundromat. Buildings with blind spots, minimal windows and poor lighting can be at high risk for criminal activity.
Make sure the layout of your building offers as few blind spot areas as possible. Position washers and dryers in a way that windows and doors are in their direct line. Also be sure to consider the waiting area when designing the layout. Having the waiting area near large windows at the front of the building provides a bright, well lit area.
Large windows can help customers feel safe. Why? They like to see inside as well as outside. Nothing should be blocking the windows. Consider having buzzers installed on exterior doors so that you and your visitors are aware when other customers are entering and exiting the building.
Poor lighting can also be a big deterrent for customers. Especially at night and early in the morning, visitors will want a well lit area to walk into. If you are worried about the cost of upgrades for lighting there are some incentive tax breaks for those who upgrade to LED, florescence and energy-efficient lighting.
Cameras
In our previous blog post we talked a great deal about security cameras and how important they are within your business. Of course, for business owners they are there to prevent theft issues and also catch criminals who have robbed your store. However, they're are also important for customer safety. Those who know security cameras are in place will feel better about spending time in your laundromat. To learn more about security cameras, visit back with our previous blog post.
Equipment
When considering safety, we often focus on criminal activity and how to prevent it. However, making sure you have safe equipment in your laundromat is also important. Older washers and dryers may have problems with loose hinges and difficult to open doors. If older equipment is not working properly it could cause customers to be injured. Over the years, customers have been injured within a laundromat due to issues with older machines. Consider investing in new laundry equipment.
We hope these tips help you create a safe environment for your customers! That way, they won't be tempted to visit your competitors.
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