Belize City, Tues. Aug. 18, 2009

            Sometimes it is the weather, or the washing machine not working, or there’s just no time, but no matter what the reason, most Belizeans have had occasion to visit the Laundromat at least once in our lifetime.

            BD’s Laundromat, located at #39 Mahogany Street, has been in operation for only 4 months, but already the manager, Carla Dominguez, has been inspired to open her own laundromat, seeing the quick money that is made from washing people’s clothes. The laundromat, which can be found at the stoplight at Mahogany Street, is actually owned by an Indian, but is managed by Carla.

There are 5 washers and 5 dryers. For every load you leave to wash it is $4.50. This is with the provision of the items - soap powder, clorox and suavitel from the Laundromat. When you stay and wash your clothes yourself, then you only pay $3.50, a $1.00 less. They only charge a small fine of $1.00 for the labor and the washing ingredients.

            The cleaning that you have to do in a Laundromat is not much. You only have to ensure that the machines are properly wiped down after use and are always clean. All outlets should be out of reach of water and the outlets must be checked regularly. High electricity bills are the cost of getting into that business, but it will be cleared with the money coming in from the wash sales.

            The Laundromat is open from 8:30 in the morning. On Sunday the opening hours are a little bit different. They are open at 9:00 and closed at 2:00 in the afternoon.

            Next month, BD’s is looking to expand the business, with 6 new washing machines and 4 new dryers.

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