i needed a laundromat. i wanted one close to me. this was the closest. so i loaded up my dirty clothes, detergent, dryer sheets and quarters (after raiding the piggy bank) and went to check it out.
i haven't had to use a laundromat in yeeears, and was skeptical of how well this experience would turn out. i was pleasantly surprised.
i pulled up in the parking lot, and before grabbing my baskets o' laundry, i went to check out the place first.
i walked in, the place was clean, and they had A/C. praise Nuestra Señora de la Merced!
it wasn't overly crowded, especially for a Sunday. (you know everyone waits until Sunday to do their laundry.)
i found a row of empty washers, so i went back to my car to grab my stuff.
the washers (front-loading) aren't huge, they actually looked small (deceiving,) but you can fit a full regular-sized basket of laundry in one, so that was good to go. price for one load is $2. the girl that works there made a joke, "don't spill the soap!" as i was pouring it into the cap. lulz. okay.
there are a bunch of chairs lining the wall so i could sit and read a book (it's a whole new thing to me) whilst i wait. btw, the washers are too high to sit on top of. and don't have some wild fantasy of Shannyn Sossamon coming in, having witty convo and falling in love, or you'll most likely leave disappointed. *forlorn sigh*
my wash was done before i knew it and i transferred my stuff to the dryers. which are HUGE. Eight minutes for every quarter you drop in. I was good on $1.25 for each load on perma-press.
they also have those metal baskets on wheels you can use, and numerous folding tables, which was great because i like to fold all my stuff before i leave.
so to recap:
-clean
-nice, personable staff
-A/C!
-solid machines
-good seating/folding amenities
oh, they do have a bathroom, and they have same day laundering services. and they have a change machine if you don't have quarters. and they sell stuff like hangers, laundry baskets, i dunno, probably detergent and whatnot as well.
annddd, there's a Krauzer's right next door if you want a drink or snack or whathaveyou.
i'm so thankful this place is here! read more