The Real Cost of Doing Your Own Laundry vs. Using a Linen Rental Service

Many businesses believe that handling laundry in-house saves money, but when you factor in labor, equipment, utilities, and time, the real cost of doing your own laundry often exceeds that of working with a professional linen rental service.

In this post, we break down the hidden costs of in-house laundry compared to the convenience and savings of a commercial linen rental program.

Hidden Costs of In-House Laundry

Doing your own laundry might seem cheaper, but businesses often underestimate:

1. Labor Costs

Folding, washing, sorting, and stain treating take time. If your staff is spending hours per week doing laundry, you’re paying them to do work that can be outsourced more efficiently.

2. Equipment Expenses

Commercial-grade washers, dryers, and detergents are expensive to purchase and maintain. Repairs, replacements, and downtime all add up over time.

3. Utility Bills

Water, gas, and electricity costs spike with constant laundry use, especially in businesses like restaurants or medical offices that require frequent cleaning.

4. Inventory Management

In-house laundry means you’re responsible for tracking linen usage, replacements, and losses. If items go missing or wear out, you're footing the bill.

What You Get with a Linen Rental Service

When you partner with Metrotex for linen rental in Northwest Ohio, you eliminate those hidden costs while gaining:

• Fresh, sanitized linens delivered weekly

• Replacements for worn or damaged items

• No need to buy or maintain inventory

• Predictable billing and flat-rate service

• More time for your staff to focus on customers

Real-World Comparison: Restaurant Example

In-House Laundry for a 40-table Restaurant:

• 20+ hours/month of employee time

• $300–$500/month in utilities and supplies

• Frequent linen replacement due to wear or loss

With Metrotex Linen Rental:

• Weekly delivery and pickup of clean linens

• Repairs and replacements included

• No equipment or labor required

• Flat, consistent pricing

The difference is not just financial, it’s operational.

Why Metrotex Makes the Switch Easy

Metrotex provides linen rental services to businesses in Toledo, Fremont, Bowling Green, Tiffin, Sandusky, and surrounding areas. We help restaurants, medical offices, and industrial companies save time and money by managing their laundry effectively.

We handle the sorting, cleaning, tracking, and replacement, so you don’t have to.

Get a Quote and Compare the Cost for Yourself

If you’re still doing your own laundry, you may be spending more than you think. Let us show you how much you could save.

📞 Call (419) 332-0707 or Request a Quote to get started.