Building friendships one load at a time

By Michelle Mercure

Laundry day is here — seemingly every day. And yet, no one wants to do this dreaded chore. The arguments that typically arise: clothes left inside out, colors mixed with whites, and the last straw — “Who was supposed to pick up more laundry detergent?” Fingers get pointed in every direction — every time. But not when a home laundry pick-up and delivery service is available.

Home improvements are often thought of as painting, redoing the floors, or upgrading kitchen cabinets, but some of the simplest improvements come from outsourcing chores that weigh on daily life — like laundry, for instance.

When Mercedez Franklin stepped away from managing busy restaurant kitchens after 13 years, she was looking for more than just a job — she was looking to be present at home. Wi