05/07/2020
Dear customers and viewers,
Today is a special day as the recovered Covid19 cases have finally outnumbered active cases in the nation. Hence it brings us pleasure to inform you that we are open for business again. Now the next logical questions might come to you mind i.e. Why did we wait for so long and what are our plans for the business amidst ongoing pandemic? These are two tricky questions for sure but we have to come up with satisfactory answers.
To be honest the laundries/laundromats in nation are totally different from the ones all across the globe and we understand the administration has already too much to be worried about than sparing time to design working SOPs for each and every entity in the service sector including laundries/dry cleaners. So we had to wait to see some relevant information emerging online and offline.
Moreover, it makes sense that no jobs, no business activities, reduced commuting and shift from 'office based work' to 'work at home' etc would definitely result in less need/want to wear formal attire. Hence our business suffered, in fact to the point where friends would suggest, "Forget about these people, they are willing to pay hundreds on burgers and thousands on pizzas and lasagna, but not on laundry and steam pressing, no matter how 5 star its rating is" and "Quality comes at a price few are willing to pay. KP and especially Peshawar's market isn't simply that matured yet" and many other suggestions. So we watchfully waited.
Meanwhile information started emerging on the internet. Like any living organism, virus required water to remain relevant. Researches suggest that it can live for few hours to a few days on hard smooth surfaces where there is no chance of absorption. Fabric however is not smooth and is extremely porous. So the viral particles dry up very quickly on clothing and dresses. Nevertheless, safety comes first. We suggest if you feel like sending your laundry, give it at least a day break before dispatching. Same is true for ironing for now.
For more information on safe laundry practices in pandemics, you can use the following links.
https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2020/apr/how-long-can-coronavirus-survive-on-clothes/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2020/05/01/how-long-does-covid-19-coronavirus-survive-on-clothes-how-to-wash-them/
Remember that cleanliness is half of the faith for countless reasons. Praying five times daily and doing ablutions in the meanwhile doesn't necessarily mean nodding to indulging in classic obsessive compulsive behavior. So wash your hands, face and so on. Social distancing is another must do. Wear face masks and gloves when necessary. Humans are a tough species, especially the ones residing in this region/nation. Covid19 isn't the first global pandemic we would survive inshaAllah. And finally, if you like what you see, support us online and offline. Otherwise no educated and properly trained professional would touch this sector for a long time. Take a look at the status of bookstores in your city for instance. Did we mention we are offering 5 to 20 percent covid19 discount? Text on messenger to know how you can redeem yours.
