We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-73135) pertaining to the Enforcer Products 401(k) Plan of National Service Industries, Inc. of our report dated June 25, 2001, with respect to the financial statements of the Enforcer Products 401(k) Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
June 25, 2001