It seems as though everyone is looking for ways to save where they can these days. Everyone needs clean laundry, so what can you do to save when you go to your local laundromat? Here are a few ways to make your visits more enjoyable and more cost-effective:
Only wash clothes that need it. You might be surprised to learn that there are a lot of garments that don’t need to be washed after wearing them just once. Button-down dress shirts, for instance, can be worn up to four times before needing to be washed.
Use only the amount of detergent that you need. One common mistake that people make at the laundromat is putting too much detergent in wash loads. It’s not just wasteful; it also leads to poor results and unhappy customers. Make sure you only use the recommended amount of detergent per load (and if you have questions about how much is right for your specific clothing items or washer type, ask an employee).
Only wash full loads. Though sometimes it’s inevitable, try not to do any partial loads of laundry. If you can, make sure that you’re only doing full loads—this way, you can spend less time at the laundromat and more time doing what you enjoy.
