We chat with Wash Spot owner Craig JacksonÂ
What inspired you to open a Wash Spot laundry here in Lucas?
I have watched the development and population explosion in the Lucas area with great interest. Speaking to other retailers in Lucas they have been all trading well. I had been waiting for several years for a shop to become available and was wrapped when we were able to obtain this site
Can you tell us a bit about your business and the services you offer?
At Lucas we have 9 large washing machines and 16 Dryers. We will also have a 2 bay K900 Dog Wash at the back of the building. Our store at 9069 Howitt St Wendouree has a Pet Zone with 4 washers and 4 Dryers for the washing of pet bedding and horse rugs. We did not have the space to do the Pet Zone at Lucas but customers don’t mind travelling to Wendouree to get that done.
When do you officially open your doors?
Hoping in early December 2025
Give us your top laundry tip!
You don’t need to put an abundance of laundry liquid or soap into wash your clothes – less is better for a better wash and clean
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
My first job was a Clerk of Courts and then I went into business when I was 31 years old. We started the Bakers Delight businesses in August 1994. Our first Bakers Delight was the Howitt St Wendouree and then Ballarat, Sebastopol and Bakery Hill in 2002. After that I lived in Darwin for several years and also Horsham doing different businesses and jobs.
Do you venture over to Lucas often? Do you already visit any of the businesses that are here? What are your favourites?
I often go to Lucas and especially love the Bakers Delight at Lucas and also the café at the entrance does the best breakfast and lunch…
What inspired you to start a laundry business?
I’ve been looking at Laundromats for several years and as I wanted to get back to Ballarat I was looking for sites around Ballarat for several years. My first choices were Howitt St Wendouree and Lucas so I am very blessed to obtain both those sites
Do you have a personal philosophy or motto that guides how you run your business?
We work on exceptional customer service and an extreme clean Laundromat, Our Google reviews from Wash Spot Wendouree are all 5 star and all mention how clean our Laundromat is.
When you’re not running the laundry, how do you like to spend your time?
I enjoy all sports and mainly AFL. I have a long connection with Redan Footy club which I am still involved.
