How To Start Dry Cleaning And Laundry Business In Nigeria On Small Scale

Grab Your Share of The Laundry Money.

A laundry business is another good and profitable venture any smart Nigerian could make money from easily. You see, the businesses that make millionaires their millions in most cases are not necessarily one big business like that. Sometimes, it may just be ordinary services like this Dry Cleaning business we're talking about here., Haven't you heard about a Lagos based Business Man who is making millions constantly from 'SHIT' business?

If you're serious about starting business this year, laundry service is one of the business you should give serious consideration. Besides, Dry Cleaning business is a very clean business, full of respect and dignity and still brings good money. That's what make the business a must for smart guys and ladies.

There are many types of laundry businesses, but for the purpose of this post and what I intends to explain, I'm going to focus on "Home Based Dry Cleaning" the type you can start small and eventually expand to something big. You already know what Dry Cleaning is so lets go straight to what you'd need to  get started.

1. Wide Ironing Table:

A local pressing table for ironing

It is very important for your table to be wide enough, at least to give enough pressing space and convenience   as you will be handling large quantity of ironing. The picture above shows sample of the pressing table you needed for the work.

2. Good Pressing Iron:

Good pressing Iron, notice the stand 

Invest in  a nice pressing Iron for the sake of efficiency, and don't forget you are handling people's fabric. Inefficient Iron could cause more trouble than gain by raking havoc on people cloth. Go for high quality, brand new Iron from known makers like Philips.

3. Garment Conveyor:

A revolving garment conveyor for hanging finished clothes   

You will need a garment conveyor for hanging finished clothes. Just get a nice local ones made by furniture makers, but let it be wide enough to avoid stuffing cloths. The picture above is just to give example of that will help you design your locally made hanger.

4. BIG Washing Basins: 

About five of these will do depending on your capacity

You will need many of this to soak different colors and different types of materials separately. Be careful how you handle people's fabrics so that you don't go about paying for damages rather than making profits. Soak Jeans separately from other materials, soak whites separate too.

5. Industrial Laundry Detergent: 

   

Cleaning is technology, you need to master it with all sense of seriousness. Good cleaning detergent will go a long way to assist you in making thorough cleaning, and the in turn will bring more customers. Do not go for just any washing soap, go for quality and quantity because you'll be needing much quantity of it. 

6. Space For Ironing: 

The type of Ironing and packaging room that will make you like your job

Spacious ironing space will not only make your job faster and more comfortable, it will give sense of balance and relaxed feelings. Devote big enough part of your home for it.

7. Other Items Like: Clothespins, Lines, and Drying space should be put in place as well. With all these ready, you're good to go. 

Start your marketing with words of mouth around your neighborhood, there is plenty of people waiting to patronize you. Treat them well and you will have permanent customers who will ensure your profits daily.  In my subsequent posts I will be writing on "Standard Laundry and Dry cleaning" watch out!