Do self service laundromats exists in Spain?

Yes, laundromats exist in Spain. They are often known as lavanderías. The best way of finding one is probably using google maps. A self service laundry is known as a Lavanderia Autoservicio, lavandería de autoservicio, una lavandería automática or a lavado a monedas.

 

Many of the lavanderias are  self-service, with no  attendant. In some places you don't have to buy detergent. The washing machines are self dispensing and credit cards are accepted for payment.

Useful Vocabulary.

bleach - lejía
clean clothes - ropa limpia
dryer - secadora
to dry the clothes  - secar la ropa
fabric softener - suavizante
iron  - plancha
change - cambio  (money)
credit card - Tarjeta de credito.
ironing board  - tabla de planchar
laundry basket  - canasto de ropa
laundry detergent  - detergente para la ropa
soap - jabón
ironing board –     tabla de planchar
stain remover - quitamanchas
washing machine  -  lavadora

A self-service laundry, coin laundry, laundromat, or coin wash is a facility where clothes  are washed and dried without much personalized professional help. They are also known as launderettes or laundrettes and laundromats.

How to use a self service laundry or laundromat?

1. Choose a Laundromat: Choose a self-service laundry or laundromat that meets your needs. Consider the hours of operation, convenience, services, and amenities offered.
2. Gather Your Supplies: Bring your clothes, detergent, fabric softener, and any other items you need for your laundry.
3. Sort Your Clothes: Sort your clothes into separate loads for colors, whites, and delicates.
4. Measure Detergent: Measure the right amount of detergent for your load size. Use too much and clothes may not rinse clean.
5. Load Clothes: Load the washer with the appropriate number of garments.
6. Add Detergent: Add the measured detergent to the washer.
7. Select Cycle: Choose the right cycle for your load.
8. Start Washer: Start the washer.
9. Remove Clothes: When the cycle is complete, remove your clothes from the washer and place them in the dryer.
10. Add Fabric Softener: Depending on the type of fabric, add fabric softener to the dryer.
11. Select Cycle: Select the appropriate dryer cycle.
12. Start Dryer: Start the dryer and wait for the cycle to complete.
13. Remove Clothes: When the cycle is complete, remove your clothes from the dryer.
14. Fold & Store: Fold your clothes and store them in their designated place.

FAQ

How much does it cost to wash clothes at a laundromat?

The price of putting a 9 kilo washing machine in a self-service laundry is usually around €4 and a 15 kg washing machine is around €6. Taking only about 30 minutes. Within that price is everything you need for your laundry included (even detergent and fabric softener).

 

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