It's 4 p.m. at your grooming shop, and the last poodle of the day just went home with a bow. You turn around and see the towel bin. It's overflowing again.
Your groomers went through dozens of towels today. Tomorrow's book is full, too. Grooming towels piling up is just part of running a busy pet shop.
But the laundry routine behind those towels can get simpler. Detergent-free laundry with EcoWasher® EXL takes the jug out of the back room for good.
Short answer: Pet shops wash towels all day, and the detergent jugs add up fast. EcoWasher® EXL connects to your washer's cold-water line, so every load runs detergent-free with no jug to buy.
The back-room laundry that never stops
Every groomer, boarding kennel, and doggy daycare knows this routine. Towels for drying, towels for the table, and towels for muddy paws. They all end up in the same bin.
By lunch, the first load is already running. By closing, someone is folding while the dryer hums. And the bin is half full again before the doors open.
Behind the washer sits a stack of detergent jugs. Someone has to track them, reorder them, and haul them in from the car. When a jug runs dry mid-shift, the whole schedule slows down.
Boarding and daycare add even more. Blankets, crate pads, and play-yard towels join the pile. The laundry room becomes one of the busiest rooms in the building.
None of it is a crisis. It's just a lot of steps for something you do every single day.
Tip — Shake towels out over the trash before they go in the bin. Then clean the lint trap after every dryer load.
Why detergent-free laundry fits a pet shop
EcoWasher® mixes ozone into your cold wash water before it reaches the drum. Then the ozone turns back into ordinary oxygen. Your everyday loads never need laundry detergent again.
Start with time. Your team loads, picks a cold cycle, and presses start. There's nothing to measure, pour, or reorder.
Next, think about money. Detergent is a supply cost that shows up every week. For an example you can run with your own numbers, see our cost per load vs detergent guide.
Then there's the shop itself. The back room loses its stack of jugs and gains open shelf space. Towels come out soft, bright, and fresh for the next client.
The environment wins, too. Fewer plastic jugs go out with the trash each month. And EcoWasher® helps extend the life of the washing machine you already own.
A busy week at the shop with EcoWasher® EXL
Monday morning, EcoWasher® EXL is on the wall behind your washer. It's the commercial-strength model, built for businesses with heavy, repeated loads. It connects to the cold-water line of the machine you already have.
- Stainless steel auxiliary hose for pre-treating
- Replaceable desiccant dryer cartridge
- About 16 × 10.5 × 3.5 inches and 8 lb
- AC 100–240 V, ozone at 0.5–1.0 mg/L
- Works with city and hard or well water
- 2-year warranty with registration
- $597 sale, $797 regular
The first towels go in before the first appointment. Your bather starts the cycle on the way to the tub. No one stops to look for a measuring cup.
Tuesday is a full book of doodles and shepherds. The towel bin fills twice before 2 p.m. Each load goes in the same way, with cold water and no detergent.
Wednesday, a muddy golden retriever leaves a mark on a table cover. Your groomer gives the spot a quick spray with the stainless hose before the wash. Then it goes into the next load.
Thursday is boarding check-in day. Blankets and crate pads from the weekend guests pile up. The desiccant cartridge inside EXL helps keep the unit dry through the long run of loads.
Friday, you do your weekly supply order. Detergent isn't on the list anymore. You use that line for treats and shampoo instead.
Saturday is the busiest day of the week. Towels keep moving from washer to dryer to shelf. The team doesn't have to think about the laundry, so they think about the dogs.
By Sunday, the back room looks calmer. The old jug corner now holds a rack of clean, folded towels. We help small businesses make this switch, from picking a model to setting it up.
Pro, SE, or EXL for your shop?
Every EcoWasher® is built so everyday loads never need laundry detergent again. The ladder runs Pro, then SE, then EXL. Pro is not a step down from SE; they are different feature sets.
| SE | EXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Mobile or small shops | Daily multi-load shops |
| Spray hose | Stainless sprayer | Stainless auxiliary hose |
| Extras | LCD touch-control | Desiccant dryer cartridge |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Sale price | $397 | $597 |
Warranties require registration. Pro is $337 sale. See all three on our EcoWasher model comparison.
EXL fits the grooming shop, kennel, or daycare that runs the washer all day. A solo or home groomer with lighter loads may love EcoWasher® Pro. A mobile or small shop that wants a screen and a sprayer fits EcoWasher® SE.
If your shop runs more than one washer, plan on one unit per machine. For volume questions, our guide to nonstop laundry with EXL goes deeper.
Getting started this week
Most people finish the setup in about ten minutes with an adjustable wrench.
- Check behind your washer for the cold-water inlet and a nearby outlet.
- Mount EXL on the wall behind the machine.
- Connect it to the cold-water line, using the EcoWasher setup guide.
- Run your first towel load on a cold cycle, with no detergent.
- Register your unit to activate the 2-year warranty.
Related reading
- Pet Beds Still Smell After Wash? Detergent-Free Laundry for Pet Homes
- Multi-unit laundry costs with EcoWasher® EXL
- Clothes Feel Scratchy After Wash? Detergent-Free Laundry Without Residue
- EcoWasher® buyer’s guide — compare, choose, and see where to buy
Quick questions
Do I still need detergent for grooming towels with EcoWasher® EXL?
No. Everyday loads never need laundry detergent again, so your shop can drop the jug entirely.
Does EXL work with the washer my shop already has?
Yes. EXL connects to the cold-water line of the washer you already own, with one unit per washer.
What does the EXL hose do?
The stainless auxiliary hose puts ozone-treated water in your hand. Use it to pre-treat a spot on a towel or table cover before the wash.
What is the EXL warranty?
EXL comes with a 2-year warranty once you register your unit.
Still choosing between Pro, SE, and EXL for your grooming shop? Use the EcoWasher® compare page or the buyer’s guide for the full buy / compare / setup checklist — match a model to your washer and your daily towel volume.
Ready to take the detergent jug out of the back room? See where to buy EcoWasher® from an authorized U.S. reseller — free US shipping and a 30-day money-back trial on eligible orders (for everyday towel loads, you should never need detergent again).
Never Buy Laundry Detergent Again!
EcoWasher® EXL: commercial-strength, detergent-free, 2-year warranty. $597 sale ($797 regular). Free US shipping and a 30-day money-back trial on eligible orders.
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EcoInnovations is an authorized U.S. reseller, and EcoWasher® is made by EcoInventions. We help families switch to detergent-free laundry.