Can I bring my own detergent to the laundromat?
Yes, you may bring your own detergent. You can also buy it at the payment machine in the laundromat Karlsruhe-Oststadt: detergent €0.70, fabric softener €0.40, with the Discount card from €0.50 and €0.30.
Bringing your own detergent
Powder, liquid detergent, pods or capsules: you may use anything meant for household machines. Powder and liquid go into the drawer, pods go straight into the drum with the laundry. Use the amount the packet gives for a normal load. For the XXL machine of 18 kg, roughly twice as much is fine.
Detergent at the payment machine
If you have nothing with you, add detergent and softener when you pay at the machine. Detergent costs €0.70, or €0.50 with the Discount card, and softener €0.40 or €0.30.
Worked example
Four loads a month with detergent from the machine cost €2.80. With softener it is €4.40. With the Discount card that drops to €2.00 or €3.20. If you bring your own you save that, but count the packet and the carrying too.
When your own detergent is worth it
- Skin problems: A familiar detergent without fragrance is often easier on your skin.
- Down and technical clothing: Special detergents protect feathers and membranes.
- Dark or black laundry: A colour detergent keeps the colour.
What must stay out of the machine
Textile dye has no place in our drums: the colour stays in the drum and stains the next customer's load. If you have stains, treat them at home beforehand.