Fabricare is a trusted self service laudrette that has been on Clifton Street for the last seven…read moreyears. Luckily the new one way system does not affect them too much, and the recession has not made too much of a dent in their popularity either. The only thing that has really threatened the business in a significant way in recent times is that a new shop has opened up offering ironing services a few doors down. But even this isn't presenting any kind of threat to the livelihood of the business. Fabricare also offer service washes and ironing services. They accept dry cleaning jobs, but send the dry clean items off to be serviced elsewhere, and so you may have to wait slightly longer for this service than at other outlets that have dry cleaning facilities in-house. The business is owned by Mrs Crean,who owns another outlet on City Road, and so has a manager to run this shop on her behalf. It's a friendly little laundrette, with a good number of machines.

My washing was the best I've ever seen from a laundrette, would highly recommend, all fouled nicely…read moreand didn't need to iron it and lovely staff

beautyfull laundry always tidy and clean in there and good…read moreafordable price !! keep it going

This is overall a nice laundromat. 5 small washers (£5 wash), 4 large washers (£9 wash) and 6…read moredryers large enough to dry a king size duvet. The place is fairly clean although could be better and there is only two small tables to fold clothes and one is under where the soap and fabric softener are dispensed so it was coated with laundry soap powder and the other is under the pay station (so in the way and the stuff on it gives the impression it's not meant to be used). The machines were easy to use and I really appreciated the contactless credit card payment option (without an extra fee). Just across the street is a cute little parklet with benches to enjoy some fresh air while you wait. There are also plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. One of the frustrating things I encountered was that there was a laundry soap dispensing machine but it only accepts coins. So if you think you're going to be able to do your laundry without cash you better have your own soap. Also, the machine does not sell dryer sheets, only laundry soap and fabric softener. When I bought the laundry soap the box got stuck in the machine and I couldn't get it free with even my small hands. It would have also been nice if there was an unscented laundry soap option. Important to note that the last wash is at 20:00 (8 pm) even though it's open until 22:00 (10 pm). The sign says that the water supply cuts off. They do have WiFi and the code is posted on the wall. However, after I logged in it didn't actually work to connect to the internet for me. So overall, the best option I could find near the city centre of Bristol.

Although there are dry cleaners in Trowbridge I'd rather drive the few miles to Bradford on Avon…read moreand use Russells Dry Cleaners. They were initially recommended to me when I needed to get my wedding dress cleaned, and they did such a good job I have never gone anywhere else. They are very reliable and offer a good friendly service at a reasonable price. This particular business is actually based in Tetbury and holds the Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (like a peerage for trade), so it obviously comes with a higher recommendation than mine!

Under the new management this little shop seems to be thriving…read more They are doing everything spot on, from dry cleaning to alterations on wedding dresses/bridesmaids dresses and even waxing Barbour jackets. They prices are reflecting the high quality of their work. Highly recommend. PS. I love their Insta ​

Amazing little business thriving under the new management of Sarah. As well as an efficient Dry…read moreCleaning and Laundry service great alterations team made up of Nico Immi and Rashpal backed up by the genial Indi.

This place is wonderful - our washing machine broke down and the repair was delayed, so the washing…read morepiled up and up. We took 15kg of laundry to Soapsuds on Thursday morning and I received a text at 8am on Friday telling me it was ready to collect. Everything was washed, dried and very neatly folded. The ladies who run the shop were very helpful. Overall an excellent experience and I would highly recommend Soapsuds to anyone.

Okay, so I was until now a launderette virgin, and have to admit I was quite intimidated by the…read moreidea of visiting one because I didn't have a clue what to do. However, my spare sofa cover needed washing and is too big for my own washing machine... Sure enough, the whole launderette experience started off being quite traumatic, but now I've done it once it would be easier second time around! For fellow novices, here's what you need to know: 1. First, you need to have the right change. It's £3.20 for a wash in one of the smaller machines. During the day, they probably have someone there doing service washes who may be able to give you some change - but when I went in the evening I had to walk down the road to a newsagent's to ask for change. I had to leave my washing dumped there (because I couldn't carry it that far), and was just keeping my fingers crossed that no one would pinch it. Luckily for me (and I can't think why), no one took a shining to my dirty sofa covers and they were still safely waiting for me when I got back with the right change. 2. Next you need to choose a washing machine and put your washing and soap in. You can take your own soap, or buy it there (80p I believe). I took along a capsule type one and stuck it in the washing machine drum itself, but most people were using soap powder so I don't know if I was breaking any rules. Worked fine, though. Just make sure the knob on the front is set to the temperature you want (I think there's just a choice of 'cold', 'hot' and one other that I didn't understand). The doors are quite difficult to press shut - you have to push them quite hard! 3. To get the wash started, you put the money in not at your individual washing machine, but at a central paypoint within the launderette. You have to press in the washing machine's number, then insert the correct change, then press 'S' to start it. 4. You sit and wait about 25 minutes for a normal wash cycle to finish. I took a book and sat reading. Once all the lights are off, you can press a level to open the door and remove your washing. Job done! There are also dryers on the other side of the launderette, but I didn't use those because I thought my sofa covers might shrink - I just brought them home wet to dry naturally.

There's something about this launderette; it reminds me of Dot Cotton's Launderette in Eastenders…read more I'm often hit with a wave of nostalgia as I walk past it and see people chatting away, or simply reading the paper and delighting in the stress-free task of waiting for their washing to finish. Don't ask me why I feel nostalgic - just for the record, I'm not an old pensioner reminiscing about 'the good old days down the launderette'. I suppose I just enjoy the sense of community this place inspires. Furthermore, if you have laundry that requires a thorough clean, and whites that could be whiter, this is the place to go. Boasting a range of different sized washing machines and tumble driers, Staffords spoils you for choice.

Tucked at the end of the street, this tiny launderette has I think 3 washers and 3 or 4 dryers. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised to find that they allow you to use your card or Apple Pay to pay for your usage. The machines are well maintained and efficient. There was an employee there preparing to close the shop while we were there and she was just lovely! Angie helped up figure things out and while we were waiting she suggested we go to the nearby pub and have a pint. We set an alarm to go back and swap our clothes over, but when we walked back from the pub she had already swapped our stuff over. Then, she gave my husband a lesson on the correct way to fold shirts. Lovely lady, lovelywash.

We've always experienced excellent service and quality of dry cleaning from Ridgewood Dry…read moreCleaners, over the many years we have been going there. It's been useful to have the option to collect items yourself, or have items delivered to you. We would highly recommend them.

I have been using ridgewood dry cleaners for 6 months now. The staff are professional and…read morecourteous. Nothing is to much trouble and service is second to none. They always let me drop of and pick up my clothes before the shop opens. Keep up the excellent service. Would totally recommend.