Let's Call It A Wash

Today we will get our washer and dryer hooked up for the first time in about 6 weeks.

In a time of a pandemic, the laundromat has been particularly uncomfortable. In a muggy building, sometimes crowded and not always as clean as I would prefer, it seems counterintuitive for good health. For the most part, masks were requested and present but, still, there was discomfort.

The benefits are that we pump out 7 or 8 loads of laundry in about 2 hours. Boy Scout and I work together well, getting it done efficiently with minimal amount of clothing ruinage. 

If you care one iota for your clothing, the laundromat is tough. I notice that many people come in and put everything they own in two large washers and then shove it all into two dryers. I understand why. The cost is surprising doing it the way we do it, with like colors, cold delicate loads, 1 hot water bleach load, along with rugs and dog beds. $40 bucks a pop, every 5 days or so, really adds up. 

I'll be glad to start my washer up again tonight. Feeling grateful.





Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2020 at 8:53 AM

    Congrats on the new washer/dryer!

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  2. anne marie in phillyNovember 2, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    FINALLY! YAYZ!

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  3. BillNovember 2, 2020 at 11:04 AM

    I remember those laundromats, don't miss them at all. We always and still use a drying rack for drying our clothes. All rentals here come with washers and dryers and that's nice.

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  4. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)November 2, 2020 at 1:47 PM

    Oh I feel your laundromat pain. When mine was down for 4 weeks I didn't care for the laudromat but it also wasn't during the pandemic.If like me I was never so happy to do laundry again as I was having my washer back. :-) So happy you have your laundry done at home now!

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  5. Marie SmithNovember 2, 2020 at 2:25 PM

    Quite costly to do the laundry as you like it done. Enjoy the new washer and dryer...not something one says often.

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 2, 2020 at 5:44 PM

    Hahahahaha, those memes are PERFECT for this post!

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  7. DebbyNovember 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM

    I only use the laundromat when I am washing comforters. It amazes me how expensive it is, though and I feel so very sorry for the people who don't have a choice.

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    1. LindaNovember 2, 2020 at 8:28 PM

      I agree completely about that. So expensive and the poor and marginalized population have little option.

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  8. Jane MorrisonNovember 3, 2020 at 8:14 AM

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  9. JeanieNovember 3, 2020 at 11:13 AM

    Oh, you'll be so thrilled to be able to do laundry at home -- whenever you want! Three cheers!

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