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Across Alberta, more companies are moving away from in-house laundry and partnering with local providers to save time, reduce costs, and stay compliant.

After hosting the Coffee with the Chamber event this August and speaking with more than 100 Edmonton-area business owners, we saw the trend firsthand. Many Chamber members and community leaders shared how hidden laundry inefficiencies quietly impact their bottom line.

It’s not just that more businesses are outsourcing. It’s why they’re doing it — to protect their most valuable resources: time, money, and compliance.

The 3 Hidden Costs of In-House Laundry

Time: The Invisible Drain

Across industries, teams spend up to 50% of their time and costs each week managing laundry. That’s time that could be reinvested into care, operations, or customer experience.

Case Study: Overworked Senior Care Team

An Edmonton senior living community saw this firsthand. Before partnering with us, four to five full-time staff were dedicated solely to laundry. Within months of switching, those 640 hours per month were redirected toward resident care, improving both efficiency and morale.

Bottom Line: Every hour spent managing laundry is an hour not spent serving your people or growing your business.

 

Money: The Hidden Margin Killer

The idea that “doing it yourself” saves money rarely holds up in practice. Between maintenance, utilities, staffing, and rewash losses, most companies end up spending 25–40% more annually keeping laundry in-house.

Case Study: Cost-Strained Clinic

A multi-network Canadian sleep clinic realized that staff time was their most expensive asset. Laundry was quietly becoming a cost centre. After outsourcing with us, they reduced laundry-related costs by nearly 40%, freeing their team to focus on patient care and maintaining consistency across locations. 

Bottom Line: When operational efficiency translates directly into profitability, outsourcing isn’t an expense, it’s an advantage.

 

Compliance: The Quiet Risk

Compliance gaps, whether in hygiene or quality, can quietly erode trust and cost thousands in corrective action. In sectors like healthcare and senior care, laundry plays a bigger role in maintaining accreditation than most realize.

Case Study: High Stress Dental Practice

An Edmonton dental practice was under pressure to meet the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) requirements for reusable textiles. They turned to LaundryWell whose systems ensured every fabric met “Hygienically Clean Healthcare” standards — verified, bacteriologically tested, and regulation-compliant.

Bottom Line: With the right partner, compliance stops being a burden and becomes a foundation for safety, trust, and professional confidence.

 

Gain a Partner, Not Just Another Vendor

While others operate from a distance, we’re on the ground visiting facilities, understanding workflows, and helping teams see real ROI across every part of their operation.

What sets up apart is simple:

• A partnership grounded in listening, flexibility, and trust
• Flexible, no-contract model with no setup fees or lock-ins
• Reliable 24–48 hour turnaround that keeps operations running smoothly
• Real-time, personalized and data-backed software for full cost and order visibility
• Compliance aligned with each industry’s hygiene, safety, and quality standards

Switching is seamless: setup, coordination, and onboarding are ALL handled for your business.

 

A Limited 2026 Unlock for Edmonton Chamber Members

To make that shift easier, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce members can now access:

• 20% member rate on all Q1 2026 orders
• Priority onboarding and dedicated Chamber support (Chamber Bonus)
• End-of-Q1 ROI consultation with optional on-site review (Chamber Bonus)
• Complete service with a full preview of our smart laundry management software
• No contracts or rigid agreements, just proven results - risk free!

Claim your 2026 Exclusive Member Advantage today. Let’s get ahead of 2026 and keep Alberta growing strong together!