Is a laundromat hygienic? How it works at the laundromat Karlsruhe-Oststadt
Yes, as long as clear rules apply. At the laundromat Karlsruhe-Oststadt animal blankets, dyeing and heavily soiled or oily workwear are not allowed, so the drums stay clean for the next customers. The machines run every day.
The house rules, and what they are for
- No animal blankets (dogs, horses): Hair stays in the drum, and an allergy sufferer may wash there next. Otherwise we cannot guarantee cleanliness.
- No dyeing: The colour stays in the machine and stains the next customer's laundry.
- No workwear soiled with oil, petrol or heavy dirt: Residue sticks to the drum.
- No shoes or trainers: They damage the machine and the shoes.
- Rigid rugs no, flexible rugs yes, because only flexible ones fold safely into the drum.
Temperature and detergent
How hygienic your laundry gets also depends on you: towels, bed linen and underwear often tolerate higher temperatures. The care label decides. Bring your own detergent or use the one from the machine (€0.70). You do not need fabric softener.
Drying is hygiene too
Laundry that is completely dry after the wash does not develop musty smells. In the four 20 kg dryers you dry for €1.50 per 10 minutes, or €1.10 with the Discount card.
What customers say
One customer writes in a Google review (translated from German): “Great laundromat, very easy to reach by public transport, always clean.” The profile has 4.8 stars from 351 reviews.
What it costs
A load of 8 kg with 20 minutes of dryer costs €8.00, or €6.00 with the Discount card. Every payment comes with a receipt.