If you’ve ever thought about taking your duvets, thick blankets, or simply that massive pile of laundry gathered over the week to a self-service laundromat but hesitated because you weren’t sure how the system works, this guide is for you.
The concept of “washing in the city” is a daily routine for millions of people worldwide. It’s modern, incredibly fast, and saves you the effort of doing it at home. Still, the first experience can come with a few questions: Where do I put the detergent? How do I pay? How long does it take?
Let’s start at the beginning:
What to bring from home (and what NOT to bring)?
What NOT to bring:
- Detergent: Our professional machines are equipped with an automatic dosing system.
- Fabric Softener: This is also included in every wash cycle.
Our system injects the perfect amount of professional-grade solutions at the exact right moment during the cycle. This means you protect your clothes from the white residue often left behind by overdosing detergent in home machines.
What you MUST bring:
- The clothes, duvets, or textiles you want to wash (pre-sorted by color).
- A bank card, your phone (for contactless payment), or cash.
How does Laundromat work?
Once you arrive at our location, the entire process (washing and drying) will take less than an hour. Here is what you need to do:
1. Choose the right machine for your laundry load
We have washing machines with different capacities tailored to your needs. If you’ve come to wash a bulky duvet, a winter jacket, or bedding for the entire house, go straight for one of our high-capacity machines (up to 20 kg). By using a spacious machine, you avoid damaging your home appliance and ensure a deep, professional clean.
2. Load the clothes and select the program
Place your laundry in the drum, leaving a little space for water and detergent to circulate efficiently. Close the door and select the appropriate temperature on the machine’s panel according to your clothing labels (cold, warm, or hot).
3. Go to the payment terminal (This is where you save!)
You don’t pay at each individual machine but at a central, highly intuitive terminal. Enter the number of the machine you’ve loaded and choose your payment method.
Recommendation: If you want to save more on laundry in the long run, purchase a Laundromat Client Card directly from the terminal! Find more details here!
- Pay 50 RON and automatically receive 75 RON credit (a 25 RON welcome bonus!).
- Get a permanent 10% discount on every wash and dry.
4. Relax for 30-45 minutes
The machine has started? Perfect! Unlike washing at home, which can block your bathroom all day, our cycles are short and extremely efficient. While you wait, you can:
- Connect to our free Wi-Fi and catch up on emails.
- Read a book in our comfortable seating area.
- Do some quick shopping at nearby commercial centers.
- Enjoy a coffee.
5. Transfer clothes to the dryer
A hack you’ll love: If you use our large professional dryers, your clothes have plenty of room to tumble freely. If you take them out and fold them while they are still warm, most wrinkles disappear—meaning you can forget about ironing!
Why choose a local laundromat instead of washing at home?
If you’re still wondering why millions of people are making the switch to modern public laundries, here’s a summary of the benefits:
- Time Saved: Wash and dry 20 kg of laundry in under an hour by using multiple machines simultaneously. At home, this volume would take you all day.
- No Mold or Humidity at Home: Especially during the cold season, drying laundry inside the house increases humidity and the risk of mold. Our dryers solve this problem in 15–30 minutes.
- Maximum Hygiene: We guarantee the highest hygiene standards; our machines are automatically disinfected, and locations are video-monitored for your safety.
- ECO-nomical: Protect the environment. Industrial machines optimize water and energy consumption compared to running 3–4 separate cycles in a domestic machine.
At Laundromat, we’ve turned a household chore into a relaxing, fast, and convenient activity.
Are you ready for your first urban washing experience?