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.

great little place! The girls who work here are all very friendly and helpful. They serve very…read morenice food, lattes and coke floats - which is excellent while you are waiting for your clothes to wash. Have been over here with husband on business for a month seems like we have hit up a dozen little laundry places, this one is the cutest. Excellent concept computer services, wifi, food while you wash! Cheers!

I was lucky to find this business. They excel at everything…read morethey do and they do it in a nice friendly way. The first time I needed clothes washed, I engaged them to do the laundry including washing, drying and folding. Everything was neatly done as I went about my touristy fun and was ready the following morning. The second time, I stayed and enjoyed a piece of delicious home-made cake with coffee during the wash cycle. I also was able to check my email on my laptop through their wi-fi service. During the dry cycle, I had a delicious custom-made cheddar cheese sandwich. The laundrette / cafe is 22 minutes walking from my hotel, 8 minutes by bicycle, and about 12 minutes by bus. (I tried all these ways.) They are conveniently open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. I can't recommend them more highly.

Huge bonus points for the following: * WiFi. Yay... I can…read moreuze laptop. * It's also A CAFE! Fresh coffee and cakes. Not vending machine but a genuine espresso bar out the back. With funky purple cushion seating. * Manned. No launderette mysteries. If something goes wrong the guy's right there. * Eco friendly detergents. Stuff that doesn't sweep persistent pollutants down the drain and out to sea. * Little jars: if you forget your laundry powder you can buy a little refillable jar right there. And if you like it you can buy it full size. * Radio. Classic rock of some kind. "Walk this way" now playing... * Laundry fiction. (??!) A series of books with the word 'launderette' or 'laundromat' in the title. * Cinnamon rolls. They rock. Why doesn't every coffeeshop have them? They're so 'fika'. It's right next to Cafe Lazz where I usually go for coffee but I might go here instead now, laundry or no laundry. Cool. Only downside: if you come in winter, wear your coat!

The clean been isn't exactly my nearest place but it's totally worth driving 10 mins for…read more They people who run the Bean are the loveliest! Always really helpful for people that don't have a clue (like me!) and always have time for a natter. They have internet facilities as well so you can surf the web whilst you wait for your wash for a small cost...and i have breaking news........they give you free jelly beans!! Won me over in a heartbeat. I like the play on words as well, clean bean, free jelly beans... it's always really clean there and it's just a cute, cosie more modern version of a launderette.

There is absolutely no way to hide the fact that this part of town is rife with students; as common…read moreas the pigeon is to Nelson's Column these guys are everywhere. Film rental, cheap food and of course the laundrette are all front runners in any student town. The name on the door gives it away as do all the massive washing machines dotted about the place. Inside it's a straight forward affair with washes for less than a fiver and fairly cheap drying where you pay per 15 minutes. It's clean and hygienic although closes a little early in the day - not that most students notice anyway!

3.5 small wash, 5 large. 2 to dry. You need exact change. Go to the bar next door they will…read moregive you change. Last wash 830 doors locked at 10pm.

I'm warming to the fact that nearly all laundrettes are titled simply Laundrette. It's punchy and…read moreto the point - you know what you're getting. This laundrette in Fishponds is no exception. We have a big spacious room here packed with big ol' machines that have one purpose in life - to wash your clothes, and they do it really rather well. A big wash will cost you four quid (with ample room for duvets and sheets) whereas a tad smaller a wash will set you back a mere three pound. The drier is 20p for every three minutes and they have some seats in the middle. A good array of corner shops and food outlets nearby as well as some park benches if it's sunny - get your dirty rags down here asap!

This laundrette wastes a lot of people's money when it Comes…read moreto tumble drying. The driers Are not functioning fully most of the time and you get tired of leaving a message to the owner to claim £3 or so. He needs to sort his driers drier 11 up is a nightmare.

We've been coming here for years and, having tried others locally, we're convinced its the best…read more Really modern and clean with loads of easy and free parking. We can pay using coins or card / mobile phone but prefer coins as technology scares us a bit. :) So much better than those old fashioned laundries and the washing dries loads faster here than other shops where the dryers don't get as hot. They've even got the really big machines for the massive post-holiday loads and super kingsize duvets. Thank you and please don't ever close, we'd be lost without you.

From the owner: Self-service launderette with free parking. All machines…read moreaccept coin, card or mobile payments. Attended during certain days/times - see website for details. Service wash service by collection and delivery to your door Commercial Laundry

Don't think I'll be returning as I paid 5 pounds by contactless and it displayed on the wàshing…read moremachine as 50p. So I paid another 5.00 by contactless and the machine wouldn't start. Somebody else had the same problem. I'm going to get my sister to do my laundry and I'm going to complain to trading standards as well. Very annoying to be charged for no service.

This is a good launderette with a decent selection of different size washing machines and tumble…read moredryers. When I went there weren't many washing machines working but this was just a temporary fault. The place is very roomy and bright, with a long seat at the front to just sit and watch the world go by. The prices were very reasonable and cheaper than other launderettes I have tried. There is a newsagents next door so you can read the paper whist your clothes are going round and round.

These days I'm lucky enough to have my very own washing machine in my kitchen - the second best on…read morethe market no less, something of a washing machine enthusiast informed me. However I can still remember the days of living without one and in those days, I spent a lot of time at places like this. Once you've seen one you've seen them all really and it's hard to differentiate them. A couple of quid for a wash, a couple more for a dry. The machines are in good nick but there's no music - always a letdown. They operate a dry cleaning service here with a couple of irresistible deals to entice - such as the current three garments for £12. Can't beat that!

Don't really know what to say, average place, friendly service, bit more expensive than you'd…read morethink. Was a good rescue point for me in the winter (well still is at the mo as we are still in it) for washing and drying clothes quick for work the following day. Bring a book with you if you want to wait as the people watching is not great at Lawrence Hill, everyone is just the same, heads down and walking fast. You can garantee that you'll be happy with the clean, and if your not the staff are more than willing to assist with any problems (in my experience anyway)

I think this is the first laundrette in Bristol I've encountered not named The Laundrette. Which is…read moreactually really refreshing. Someone has thought of the name and the colour scheme, had a sign printed etc. It shows some thought. The interior however is much the same. Washers and dryers each operated on a couple of pound adorn the walls of this place. A soap dispenser in the corner and some chairs in the middle. From the inside it could be any old laundrette. From the outside however, this place is Bubbles.