uniform expense

[RAM]

We have been asked to review our uniform
contract and work on other options.

Has anybody look into buying uniforms and having a local cleaning company do the cleaning ? If so, was it cost effective ? Just looking for some thoughts before getting involved.

Thanks

[capsgs]

Just get ahold of your uniform company and tell them that you may need to make a change. You'll be suprised what a deal they come up with.

[fixedsolutions]

Absolutely too many variables when you try to buy your own uniforms. The likes and dislikes, types, who can wear what, when, why, and where, cleaning, replacement, logos,and most of all who wants all the issues?
I agree, cut the best deal you can with a local vendor.

[gunner]

you wouldn't believe how fast or far our uniform company came down of the price when we mentioned Cintas had placed a bid.

[topshop]

The new trend is to handle this 100% in house. Do the math on what the 5 year cost is for uniforms. Many shops have decided to purchase uniforms, cleaning equipment and supplies and then assign the task to someone on staff. The savings for most shops are staggering and add a lot to the bottome line.

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Tom Ham
AutomotiveManagementNetwork.com

[pjpeery]

if you wash your own uniforms and also your shop rags .. my question is /

is the waste water considered hazadorus waste from the oil and chemicals on the clothes and rags? if so what will you do with it?