Wash Cycle Laundry

Wash Cycle Laundry operates as a for-profit social enterprise providing commercial laundry and linen rental services. Founded in October 2010 by Gabriel Mandujano, the company was established with a dual mission focused on environmental sustainability and social impact. Mandujano, whose background includes leadership roles in nonprofit organizations and economic development, aimed to create a business that addresses shortcomings in workforce development by providing quality jobs and second chances to individuals who have faced significant barriers to employment, such as homelessness or past incarceration.

The company began in Philadelphia with a single bicycle and trailer, initially serving local homes and businesses. Its business model centers on a triple-bottom-line approach: people, planet, and profit. A key differentiator from its inception has been its use of bicycles and custom-designed electric-assist trikes for laundry delivery, a method chosen to reduce carbon emissions and avoid urban congestion. While the company has since invested in conventional transport for larger scale operations, its local deliveries remain committed to this eco-friendly method. Operationally, Wash Cycle Laundry utilizes high-efficiency, low-water washing machines and locally produced, eco-friendly detergents to minimize its environmental footprint.

The business primarily serves commercial clients that are often overlooked by larger industrial launderers. Its target market includes hotels with under 400 rooms, gyms, fitness studios, spas, salons, and short-term rental managers. Revenue is generated through commercial laundry services, for which clients can use their own linens or rent from the company. After initially serving residential customers, the company shifted its focus exclusively to the commercial sector to support its scaling efforts. Since its founding, the company expanded its operations, opening a location in Washington, D.C., in 2013 and later in Boston. Wash Cycle Laundry has secured funding from investors such as SVC, Robin Hood Ventures, and the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to facilitate its growth. Keywords: commercial laundry service, linen rental, social enterprise, sustainable business, second chance employment, bicycle delivery, urban logistics, eco-friendly laundry, hospitality laundry, commercial cleaning solutions, Gabriel Mandujano, Philadelphia business, impact investing, workforce development, water conservation, commercial towel service, hotel linen services, gym laundry, spa linens, B Corp