Laundromat West Ashley (2024)

FAQs

Should you sit at the laundromat? ›

Don't wander off. I know it is hard to just sit there while your laundry is washing, but remember leave your churning clothes unattended at your own risk. If you don't get back in time, someone may just take the liberty of piling your clothes on top of one of the tables in order to use the machine.

Contrary to common belief, opting for a laundromat over owning a washer and dryer can lead to substantial savings in the long run. By avoiding upfront costs, maintenance expenses, and benefiting from the efficiency of commercial-grade machines, individuals can make a financially savvy choice.

If you leave while your clothes are in the dryer, it's the same risk. But from personal experience, I've seen more clothes pulled half-wet out of dryers than anything else — so it's probably best to stay in the Laundromat until they're dry.

Don't Leave Your Laundry Items Unattended

Monitor the washers and dryers while using them. Walking away to use the bathroom is fine, but leaving the laundromat without anyone to watch your items is not recommended. Wait until your clothes are dry to take them back with you.

When it comes to tipping a laundry service, this is easier to do with businesses that have a shop with workers and use cash transactions. Although it isn't mandatory, you could be helping someone greatly by providing a tip.

Your clothes may not be cleaned correctly: If you leave your clothes and there's a wait for machines, it's more likely that you might find your clothes removed from the wash or drying machines for you. If this occurs, your clothes may not be cleaned how you would like for them to be cleaned.

Self-service laundromats have developed a reputation for being unhygienic over the years. In reality, they're often much cleaner than your home washer. Ask yourself, when was the last time you cleaned the inside of your washing machine? Here at Liquid Laundromats, we clean ours routinely.

Holding off on cleaning your clothes until the evenings either before 4 p.m. or after 7 p.m. This will allow you to not only save on doing laundry but will create heat that will help to warm your home. This will help you to keep your hands off your thermostat and will put even more money back in your pocket.

Medium/regular load: This works out to a load of approximately 6 pounds. Large load: A large load in a HE machine is approximately 11 pounds. Extra-large load: If you have a HE machine, then an extra-large load at full capacity is around 21 pounds.

Choose Off Hours

Laundromats are often busiest in the morning. Avoid the crowds and fierce fights over machines by heading to the laundromat in the afternoon or evening.

Can I wash dog bed at laundromat? ›

If the dog bed is too large, you can take it to the laundromat to be washed. Load the dog bed cover or the entire bed into a front-load washing machine and wash it in hot water to kill any insects and eggs that may be on the bed. Again, be sure to use a pet-safe laundry detergent to not irritate your dog's skin.

In short, the answer is Yes! Simply toss the pod into the drum area before you lock/close the door and you'll be good to go! Be sure to NOT put it in the regular liquid detergent area of the machine as that may cause damage/blockage and result in clothes not getting cleaned correctly.

Laundromats, car washes, and arcades can use their own tokens. And toll booths generally accept payment passes such as E-ZPass or SunPass. But quarters still have their uses. Older laundromats, vending machines, and so forth still depend on them.

Don't Leave Your Clothes Unattended

Make a note of when you began your load and schedule your return to coincide with its finish if you can't wait for the half-hour. Even better, return to the same time in advance. Shared laundry room etiquette dictates that this is essential.

Bed bugs can hitchhike from home to home through laundromats. Here are some tips to help you keep bed bugs from getting into your clean clothes.