The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies - How To Open A Laundromat

The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack revolutionizes the game's business system, letting Sims launch diverse ventures like tattoo parlors, pottery studios, and specialized classes. This expansion boasts excellent compatibility with other DLCs.

Cat & Dog owners can open pet cafes, Spa Day owners can finally run their own spas, and Bowling Stuff owners can establish a retro bowling alley. Even the niche Laundry Day Stuff pack gets a boost with the addition of laundromat businesses.

Launching Your Laundromat

Establishing a laundromat mirrors starting other businesses: select a location, purchase necessary equipment, and register the business. Note that both Businesses & Hobbies and Laundry Day Stuff packs are required.

Choosing a Location

Your laundromat can operate from home or a purchased business lot. If you choose a separate location, you'll need the funds to buy a business property.

Home-based laundromats skip the property purchase step.

To buy a business lot, use your Sim's phone (Business icon – Buy Small Business Venue Lot) or a computer (Small Business menu – Buy Small Business Venue Lot interaction). Residential, Community, or Small Business lots are suitable.

When purchasing a lot, you can register it as a business simultaneously.

Business Registration

Regardless of location, register your laundromat (750 Simoleons). This step is crucial for home businesses. Access the Business or Small Business menu (phone or computer), select "Register Small Business," and customize your business name, operations, and client parameters.

For laundromats, add the "Do Laundry" option. Consider adding entertainment options like TV or music.

Essential Laundromat Equipment

Essential items include washers, dryers, and a laundry hamper. A ticket kiosk is recommended for profit maximization, though not strictly necessary.

Use Build/Buy Mode to acquire these items:

Item Name	Price (Simoleons)
Urbanite Appliances Stacked Washer / Dryer Unit	1,025
Green Clean Washing Machine	525
Fyre Dryer	500
Feelin’ Fabric	180
LaundryMaid Clothing Hamper	125
Wicker Whims Hamper	100

Search for these exact names for easier location. Consider adding a business sign and entertainment items based on your business setup. Washing lines and tubs offer a vintage alternative.

Charging Customers

Without coin machines, the charging system is indirect. Washers and dryers automatically charge 19 Simoleons per use in businesses without ticket kiosks.

Ticket kiosks (Ingenious Ingvar – 250 Simoleons; Electrono 4.0 – 225 Simoleons) enable hourly or one-time fees.

After placing a kiosk, access the Small Business Settings (Owned Businesses panel – cash register icon). Under Entrance Fees, choose Hourly or One-Time and select a fee from the provided options.

Hourly Fee Options:

Percentage	Fee (Simoleons) Per Hour
-50%	2
-25%	3
0%	5
50%	7
100%	10

One-Time Fee Options:

Percentage	Entry Fee (Simoleons)
-50%	11
-25%	17
0%	23
50%	34
100%	46

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