A laundry shop is one of the most practical small businesses you can start in the Philippines. Busy families, students, workers in condos and boarding houses all need clean clothes every week, rain or shine. If you are planning to open one, this guide covers what you need: the right location, business permits, equipment, and a complete laundry shop supplies checklist so you can open with confidence.
Why laundry shops do well in the Philippines
More Filipinos now live in condos, apartments and dorms with no space for a washing machine or a sampayan. Many households also prefer to pay for wash, dry and fold so they can save time. During rainy season, demand goes up even more because clothes are hard to dry at home. A well-run laundry shop gets steady, repeat customers who come back every week.
Choose the right location
Location decides most of your walk-in sales. Good spots are near:
- Condominiums, apartments and boarding houses
- Universities, colleges and dormitories
- Hospitals, BPO offices and business districts
- Busy residential streets with easy parking or tricycle access
Check that the space has a strong water supply, proper drainage and enough electrical capacity for washers and dryers. These are expensive to fix after you move in.
Register your laundry business
Like any business in the Philippines, a laundry shop needs to be registered before it opens. The usual steps are:
- Business name registration with DTI for a sole proprietorship, or SEC for a partnership or corporation
- Barangay clearance from the barangay where your shop is located
- Mayor’s permit or business permit from your city or municipal hall
- BIR registration so you can issue official receipts
Requirements can be different per city, so visit your local business permits office first and ask for their checklist.
Laundry shop equipment checklist
- Commercial washing machines (front-load machines are common for laundromats)
- Commercial dryers
- Weighing scale, since most shops charge per kilo or per load
- Folding tables and sorting baskets
- Shelves for finished laundry and for your supply stock
- Laundry bags or plastic packaging and claim tags
- A logbook or simple POS system to track orders and payments
Laundry shop supplies checklist
Your detergent and fabric conditioner are what customers actually smell and feel when they pick up their clothes. Using trusted brands helps your shop look reliable from day one. Here is what most laundry shops keep in stock:
| Supply | What it is for | Bulk options from Mazy’s |
|---|---|---|
| Detergent powder | Everyday loads and tough dirt | Ariel Powder and Tide Powder twinpack cases of 216 sachets, or sacks of 2 bags |
| Liquid detergent | Colored clothes and quick-dissolve washing in front-load machines | Ariel Liquid and Tide Liquid twinpack cases of 108 sachets, refill pouches and bottles |
| Fabric conditioner | Softness and long-lasting scent | Downy 2x Labahan cases of 144 sachets and Tri-Pid cases of 180 sachets |
| Anti-kulob fabric conditioner | Clothes that dry indoors or during rainy season | Downy Antibac and Downy Kontra Kulob sachets and refill pouches |
| Antibacterial detergent | Uniforms, towels and beddings | Ariel Powder Antibac twinpack cases |
See the full list of sizes and scents on our Ariel, Tide and Downy pages. If you are still choosing a brand, read our guide to the best detergent and fabric conditioner for your laundry shop.
Sachets or bulk sacks for your shop
Sachets are easy to count, keep the dose the same for every load and make it simple to price add-ons like extra fabric conditioner. Many new shops start with sachets because there is less waste.
Sacks and refill pouches make sense once you have steady volume and staff trained to measure the right amount. They take less space for packaging, but you need to watch the dosage closely so you do not overuse detergent.
How much stock to buy for your first month
A simple way to plan is to count your expected loads per day. If you expect around 30 loads a day and use one detergent sachet and one fabric conditioner sachet per load, you will use about 30 of each daily. One case of 216 detergent sachets will then last about a week. Always follow the dosage on the pack for your machine and load size, and keep at least one extra week of stock so you never run out on a busy day.
Tips to keep customers coming back
- Same scent every time. Regular customers notice when their clothes smell different. Stick to one or two Downy scents.
- Unload and dry right away. Wet clothes left in the machine cause kulob smell. Read our tips on how to remove kulob smell in clothes.
- Do not overload machines. Clothes come out cleaner and your machines last longer.
- Post clear prices. Show your per-kilo or per-load rates and add-ons at the counter.
- Take orders online. A Facebook page lets customers book pickups and ask about rates.
Where to buy genuine P&G laundry supplies in bulk
Mazy’s Marketing Corporation is an official P&G distributor in the Philippines and has supplied laundromats, hotels, offices and janitorial businesses since 2014. We deliver genuine Ariel, Tide and Downy in bulk cases from our offices in Malabon City (Metro Manila), Calamba (Laguna), Mexico (Pampanga) and Mandaue City (Cebu).
Opening a new shop? Message us on Facebook or call (02) 8661-3221 for current case prices. You can also find the branch nearest you or browse all P&G laundry products.
Message your nearest Mazy’s branch on Viber
Get current case prices and stock from the team in your area. It’s the fastest way to reach us.
Metro Manila: ElanLaguna: SherylPampanga: JocelCebu: CristineReady to set up your service? Follow our step-by-step wash, dry and fold guide to train your staff and keep every load consistent.
Frequently asked questions
What permits do I need to open a laundry shop in the Philippines?
Most laundry shops need a DTI or SEC registration, a barangay clearance, a mayor’s or business permit, and BIR registration. Check with your city hall because requirements can differ by location.
What supplies does a laundry shop need?
The main supplies are detergent powder, liquid detergent, fabric conditioner, an anti-kulob fabric conditioner for rainy season, laundry bags or packaging, and claim tags.
Where can I buy Ariel, Tide and Downy in bulk for my laundry shop?
Mazy’s Marketing Corporation, an official P&G distributor, supplies Ariel, Tide and Downy in bulk cases to laundry shops in Luzon and Cebu. Message us on Facebook or call (02) 8661-3221 for prices.
Should a new laundry shop use sachets or sacks?
Sachets are best for new shops because they keep the dose the same for every load and reduce waste. Sacks and refill pouches work well once you have steady volume and trained staff.