BUSINESSSpotlight

BY JENNIFER COATES

When an electrical fire in the boiler room of Star-Brite Laundromat in Coventry temporarily shuttered its doors last year, many thought that this longstanding fixture on Nooseneck Hill Road had reached the end of the road. But never fear! Instead of being doomed by the fire, the owners of this 35- year-old business used it as an opportunity to upgrade all the wiring in the building to not only bring it up to all the modern codes, but to make it both a safer place to work and to do your laundry!

On May 8th, Star-Brite Laundromat re-opened its doors to both its longtime, loyal customers AND to newcomers alike. One would never guess there was ever a problem as the four fully equipped rooms are up and running, full speed ahead!

Foremost at the laundromat is something far more enduring than even the latest in washers and dryers; instead, it is the presence of Carole Carlos, an 18-year veteran employee of Star-Brite. Carole is friendly, personable, reliable, and dedicated to her customers. She is always available to answer your questions or help you figure out which washer or dryer is best for you. She takes her job seriously and is a steady presence at the laundromat.

Carole and the laundromat’s other employees are the ones who provide the busy Wash/Dry/Fold service offered here. They will thoroughly sort through your garments to find that lost credit card, that pile of coins dangling in your pockets, that forgotten piece of scrap paper that was left behind when you tossed your pants in the hamper. They sort your clothes by color, making sure not to wash darks with whites. Once washed and dried, they will meticulously fold your clothes and linens, ensuring that they are tidy and orderly ~ and done in a timely manner.

You will find everything you need at Star-Brite Laundromat. Washers that can handle up to 75 pounds of dirty clothes and dryers that can handle heavy loads (like comforters!) and have the “wrinkle-guard” feature to stave off wrinkles until you return. There is a large waiting room, complete with a pool table, arcade games, a large-screen television and vending machines to help you pass the time should you decide to wait. There are ample folding stations to do your own folding.

There is also an ATM machine and a coin changing machine to supply you with quarters! Run out of supplies? No worries, they have you covered with both powder and liquid soaps, softeners, drying sheets ~ all the basics.

Another convenience offered here at Star-Brite is dry cleaning. Just bring your garments or household linens to the laundromat and they will be ready for pick-up within three days!

Star-Brite Laundromat is located at 1612 Nooseneck Hill Road in Coventry. They are open every day from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Questions? Call 401-821-9857.