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    Elmwood Laundry

    3.5 (89 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dry cleaning

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    Broken dryer

    Most of the machines are broken. Most of the dryers are broken. It smells like urine. In the working dryers many have damaged drums that are sharp and will probably damage clothing.

    All the sticky notes are the ones out of service.
    Nicole W.

    Came back to try after I heard new management took over. The previous owner was never present and tbh mean, and after two years of realizing this place was the reason my clothes never smelt clean (I was a student at the time) I had enough. Pressed for time, I had to do an emergency load and didn't want to drive 17 mins away to my new usual spot. I saw that new management was present the whole time and was super sweet. I could see him helping people and cleaning throughout my stay. Despite this nice change I was disappointed to see that most of the dryers were either broken/out of service. Just as others mention it takes twice as long to dry your clothes in these old dryers. It was the same when I use to come previously (I used to think that was normal). So due to half the dryers being out of service there was a point where multiple people were waiting for the dryers. Again, it takes twice as long for your clothes to dry and you have to do it in small batches if you want it to dry on time. The new owner should really work on updating all the dryers. I will be sticking to my new laundry place in San Pablo, which sucks because this is only down the street from my place... Thankfully, I just got home and my clothes smell clean and not like wet dog. oh well, I gave it a shot. If I hear they replace all the dryers I might give it another shot in the future

    Signage and Wreckage

    If ever you wondered where to take your soiled clothing AND score some drugs, this place is for you. Bring plenty of cash for the overworked, audibly sighing change machine, 25 cents will yield you a brisk 5 minutes of drying. Best of luck finding a washer or dryer that works, most are broken like the room that holds them.

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    Moby K.

    I like this laundry and come here regularly despite it being a bit far from my place. They have plenty of washers and dryers and the place is clean and well equipped. There are coin exchangers that accept up to $10 bills. Most of the laundry machines are top load except a few heavy duty ones which are front load. The only complain I have against this place is the top load washers can be a bit harsh on your clothes. Theres a small parking lot next to it which usually has parking on weekday-nights. Weekend nights, the parking lot is always full but there is another parking lot on the other side of college street where you can get lucky. Theres free wifi and speed is pretty decent. ICI ice cream is a two minute walk away so you can always kill your time by indulging in amazing ice cream. Besides college has lots of other stores so walking around is also fun. Washers are $2.00 per load and drying is 6 minutes per quarter. 30 minutes is usually enough for drying a load so thats about $1.50 drying per load.

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    A lot of laundry options and the location is very accessible by bus. There are cash and digital payment options.

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    Excellent service and equipment available in a convenient location. Clean modern facility recently thoroughly renovated recently.

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    Great location. There is a hand wash station and it's clean! It was nice to find they have big machines to avoid doing multiple loads

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    I'm really glad I found this cleaner. It may be a little out of the way for me, but I genuinely…read moredon't mind going the extra distance because they're dependable and committed to being a green cleaner, which is something I really value. The vibe is very relaxed and welcoming. It's usually just one person working when I stop by, and they're always friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to. It feels like the kind of small, neighborhood place where you're treated kindly and your clothes are in good hands. If you're looking for a dependable cleaner that uses greener practices and offers genuinely kind service, this place is definitely worth the trip.

    DO NOT BRING YOUR CLOTHES HERE TO BE CLEANED! I brought a pair of suede pants to be cleaned because…read morethey had informed me of their "professional leather cleaning services."When I tried on the pants, I realized that the " professional leather cleaner" had completely ruined my pants. They had not tested a small part of the pants before proceeding, but instead they had applied whatever cleaning product to mass parts of the pants, which had completely changed the color and texture of the suede. When I brought it in today, the lady there took one look at the pants and rudely replied, "well that's why we had you sign a waiver." No apology, just annoyed. SHE REFUSED TO REFUND ME THE HUNDRED DOLLAR COST OF CLEANING THE PANTS. They had me sign a carpet and curtain waiver to absolve themselves of any liability. Nice try. After I complained more, she reluctantly decided to take the pants back to be sent out again. She had me sign the drapery and curtain waiver again, even though I told her my pants are not curtains. Completely rude customer service, unprofessional and incompetent. If they want us to support small businesses, this is not the way to go. Do better Arlene.

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    I am giving Bing two stars because the ladies who work here are really nice and give you change…read morewhen you need it. That extra star is for them. This place is not closed but it should be or someone who cares should take it over. I came back here after some years today because I was curious to see if things had improved. Well, if anything, they are worse. More broken machines - hardly any machines work here and the place is incredibly dirty. I used an ancient Speed Queen that churned and chugged and actually got my clothes clean but it was leaking some. This place is sad and has deteriorated a lot in the years since I have been here. It s dirtier and more full of junk. It is evident that the owner does not care about it. He really does not. Hardly anyone in there and I am sure a well maintained laundry place could make some money. Sad. Go to Elmwood Laundry on College - it is more expensive but it is clean and better maintained.

    $2.25 for a load in the wash, and $0.25 per 7 minutes in the dryer if I remember correctly…read more My bf and I easily found three washing machines next to each other for us to run all of our laundry at once. We weren't sure if we had enough quarters on hand, but they had an easy to use machine with clear labels telling us how to use it that converted a $20 bill into change for us. The place was pretty empty when we went in the afternoon mid-week. The atmosphere is quite calm, it's easy to just go through the motions of completing the laundry, and we didn't have to interact with any staff which was nice because we were both rather tired. Something to note that my bf and I missed originally is that the machines recommend putting your detergent in first so it's at the bottom of the machine before adding your dirty clothes. We easily shifted out clothes over by hand and poured in the soap, but you can avoid the hassle by following the directions. The hours and location are particularly nice as well. It is open for much of the day and into the night, and is across the street from a 7-Eleven. I believe Kuboba is nearby as well and they have good drinks and food if anyone is interested. There are these slanted benches along the sides of the wall that you can sit at. They're a strange angle, you wouldn't be able to rest something like a book on them without the book falling through the back of the bench. However, they were comfortable enough. I charged my laptop and phone before we came over and worked on some writing using a hotspot on my phone while the laundry ran. My bf comfortably crocheted beside me. Once the laundry finished washing, there were these clean, easy to use baskets with wheels that you could use to transport your laundry. We again found some dryers conveniently in a row and used those. Then, we went back to our respective tasks. I took a brief break to cross the street to the 7-Eleven. Aside from the many machines available, there are relatively large counter spaces at a good height for folding laundry. My boyfriend and I folded and packed up our laundry into suitcases before heading out. We left with a hefty bag of quarters and three loads worth of clean laundry.

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    I stumbled upon this location completely by chance while desperately searching for same-day…read morealterations. I was in a bind and needed help fast. When I called, I explained my situation and was met with encouragement to come in so they could evaluate the issue and see if they could help. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Jessica--though she wasn't the person I spoke with on the phone, she turned out to be an absolute miracle worker. I showed her my dress: a beaded, sequined piece with a very high split and delicate tassel detailing. Without hesitation, she asked a few questions and immediately offered to hand sew the split down to a more modest length and she'd do her best to make it work. At that time I was desperate and would accept anything. Jessica spent about 15-20 minutes hand stitching the dress, freehand, with no measurements. I left hoping it would hold up for my event and let me tell you... it was flawless. I didn't even try it on until the night of, and it fit. The split was perfectly adjusted, the stitching held strong through dancing and a bunch of movement, and the dress looked untouched in terms of its original status. Jessica went above and beyond--not just with her craftsmanship, but with her kindness, speed, and willingness to help someone in a pinch. The entire staff was welcoming and supportive, but Jessica truly saved the day. I'll be recommending this place to everyone I know and will absolutely be returning for future needs. I still owe her lunch... or at least a gift card! Thank you, Jessica--you turned a stressful moment into a beautiful memory.

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