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In the bustling underworld of Schedule 1, few milestones are as pivotal as acquiring your first legitimate business front, and nothing says “clean operation” quite like the Schedule 1: Laundromat. This essential property is more than just a spot for spinning socks—it’s your first real step into the world of money laundering, business management, and empire expansion. In this in-depth guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the Schedule 1: Laundromat, including how to buy the laundromat, the mechanics of laundering money, raising your deposit limit, and how this business fits into your journey toward criminal stardom. Whether you’re looking for tips on maximizing your daily laundering cap, understanding the business management system, or simply want to know why the laundromat is the backbone of your early-game finances, this article is your definitive resource for mastering the Schedule 1: Laundromat and all it has to offer.
What Is the Laundromat in Schedule 1?
The Laundromat is the first business you can purchase in Schedule 1, serving as your entry point into the world of money laundering. Unlike other businesses in the game, the laundromat isn’t about making a legitimate profit—it’s about converting your dirty cash into clean, usable funds that can be spent on bigger properties, vehicles, and upgrades.
How to Buy the Laundromat?
- Head to Ray’s Real Estate before 5:00 p.m. in-game.
- Speak to Ray and select the option to purchase a business.
- You’ll need $4,000 in your online balance (use an ATM to deposit cash if needed).
- Once purchased, the laundromat will be marked on your map, typically near the Warehouse, barbershop, and Slop Shop.
How to Use the Laundromat?
After you’ve bought the laundromat, enter the building and look for the employee-only door at the back. This leads to the business management area, where you’ll find a computer or management desk. Here’s how the laundering process works:
- Access the laundering terminal.
- Choose how much money you want to launder (up to $2,000 per day).
- The laundering process takes 24 in-game hours to complete.
- Once finished, the laundered money is added to your online balance, ready for big purchases.
Why the Laundromat Matters
The game enforces a strict weekly ATM deposit limit of $10,000. As your criminal activities ramp up, you’ll quickly find yourself with more cash than you can legally deposit. The laundromat lets you bypass this cap, enabling you to launder an additional $2,000 per day—up to $14,000 per week—on top of your ATM deposits. This is crucial for buying advanced properties, vehicles, and expanding your empire.
Step-by-Step: Laundering Money
- Accumulate cash from your criminal operations.
- Deposit up to $10,000 per week at ATMs.
- Take excess cash to your laundromat.
- Use the backroom computer to launder up to $2,000 per day.
- Wait 24 in-game hours for the process to complete.
- Withdraw laundered money from your online account for major purchases.
Tips for Maximizing Your Laundromat
- Launder daily: Don’t let your daily cap go unused; maximize your weekly clean money.
- Plan ahead: Large purchases (like the barn or car) require significant funds in your online account—start laundering early to avoid delays.
- Upgrade when possible: As you progress, unlock higher-tier businesses (Post Office, Taco Ticklers) to increase your daily laundering limit.
- Check for bugs: If your laundromat isn’t working, consult community guides for troubleshooting save files or object placement.
Beyond the Laundromat: Expanding Your Empire
Once you’ve mastered the laundromat, look to invest in additional businesses. Each new property increases your laundering capacity, letting you handle even greater sums as your criminal operation grows. The Post Office, for example, allows for $4,000 per day, and other businesses offer even higher caps.
