TO THOSE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN:
This place is not for you unless you are in a pinch and willing to submit to an extra charge for hypoallergenic laundry detergent. Im from CA, and being completely naive to the fact that maybe not all laundry businesses utilize hypoallergenic detergents by default, I dropped off my laundry and went about my day. Fast forward to the next day, I was pounding away at my keyboard doing work, and I had the sudden thought that maybe I should call and verify that they use hypoallergenic soap. After all, no one wants to sit next to an adult male in his 30's on a plane while he's scratching himself ALL OVER, riddled with irritated red skin.
The man responded with "Oh, we use original Tide. Best stuff on the market."
I'm hella allergic to that s**t. I asked if they used any non-scented soap for skin retards like myself. Apparently, according to him, NO ONE IN OREGON has sensitive skin.
"Oregon has a different climate than California"
My response verbatim:
"It's not the climate that irritates my skin. It's the chemicals Tide uses to scent their detergent that irritates my skin enough to make me want to scratch myself with broken glass and razor blades for relief."
Response: "Okay, I'll check the store but I've never seen anything like that. Im gonna have to charge you extra."
Seriously? Step out of your bubble. I'm sure they do a good job with their dry cleaning and wash/fold for people who have that good skin, but you're not willing to accommodate for customers with health issues? Am I the only one who thinks this is absolutely absurd?
I provided 3 stars only because he took my sarcastic criticism and general aggravated shock in good stride, then went out and bought some detergent. My "extra charge" is my gift to any of you future patrons with sensitive skin. I'm just going to continue my day and pray he doesn't destroy my laundry out of spite. I will provide an update on my experience when I've received and worn my clothes for at least 4-6 hours.
My name is Alex, and I have hella sensitive skin.
"There are DOZENS of us!....DOZENS!"
UPDATE:
So upon my return, I had a small chat with who I think was the owner/manager. I told him if he is going to provide wash and fold service, he should take into account skin retarded people like me, that it's a potential law-suit waiting to happen. I mean, anaphylactic reactions could become a legal issue. According to him and his 20+ years of service, no one has ever asked him about skin sensitive detergent. NEWS FLASH: Not everyone knows what they are allergic to, and you being the professional should take these things into consideration. I pray to God no one went home and started to break down wondering why they had rashes all over their bodies
To be fair, he said my clothes would be available for pickup after 5PM, but accommodated for me to have it ready by 3 so I would have clean work/street clothes. What I received was a bag of laundry that was 1/4 damp (my socks and underwear), and a hole in the crotchular region of my jeans. It was in an area that was seemingly worn out from how long I've owned them so I can't say whether it was them or I who created the hole originally, but AGAIN, something they should notify the customer about before (if they see it) or even AFTER? Common sense seems to be lacking at this business.
Lack of communication, and provisioning me with wet clothes, I'm knocking my rating down to 2 stars. If it's not ready for pickup, DON'T PROMISE ME a 3PM PICKUP. A job half done is not a job well done. Amirite? I'm a being too mean? I went to work with wet underwear and socks. Please do a better job, Norge Cleaners, and thank your lucky stars I'm an adult, and no longer a vengeful teenager... read more