AS a mother and working woman, Simone Gray understands the stress that comes with running a household and a business simultaneously.<\/p>\n
Mouths to feed, errands on the to-do-list and phone calls to return, Simone and husband Michael hope their newly established business, Torquay Laundry Hub, can create convenience for both domestic homes and businesses in the area.<\/p>\n
The business model \u2013 which offers a free pick-up and drop-off service \u2013 is unlike most laundry services in the 3228, and perhaps this point of difference is why Simone is so excited to have launched it.<\/p>\n
Simone says she felt inspired after noticing a gap in the market when she was operating a cleaning business some years ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not a laundromat, we\u2019re fully self-serviced. We will do everything for you. We will pick up and we will drop off \u2013 all you have to do is make a call or send an email,\u201d says Simone.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur main aim is if you\u2019re doing it (washing) at home, or you\u2019re working and your business has washing that you\u2019re taking home with you, meaning towels or sheets from your day spa, physio, chiro or dentist, let us take that from you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Using commercial washing machines and dryers out of a factory on Cylinder Drive, Simone and her team spend many hours washing, drying, ironing and folding items before delivering them to homes and businesses within 24 to 48 hours post pick-up.<\/p>\n
Simone says while it took a long time to develop a pricelist, this ensured she and Michael could deliver the best service possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to eliminate the stress and pressure from people who don\u2019t have time to do their washing,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
Torquay Laundry Hub is also dry-cleaning agent.<\/p>\n