The self-service laundrette guide
Nine clear articles to understand everything: how a laundrette works, what you can wash, drying, detergent, prices and much more. Everything you need to come to La Laverie de la Somme with peace of mind.
How it works
Sorting your laundry, loading the machine, paying at the central terminal, washing and then drying: a visit to the laundrette, explained step by step.
Read the article →What can you wash?
From the everyday laundry basket to the items your home machine simply cannot take: an overview of what a laundrette can handle.
Read the article →Duvets & bulky items
Duvets, pillows, blankets and throws: a laundrette exists precisely for the laundry your own machine cannot take.
Read the article →Drying
Dry laundry in 20 to 40 minutes, ready to put away: the professional dryer is the laundrette's other strong point.
Read the article →Detergent & dosage
Bringing your own detergent or buying it on site, dosing it properly, knowing where to pour it: the right moves for clean laundry without waste.
Read the article →Prices & times
The price depends on the size of the machine and on the temperature; the duration, on the programme chosen. Here is how to find your way.
Read the article →Hygiene
Professional machines that are maintained, high temperatures, powerful spinning: why washing in a laundrette is perfectly hygienic.
Read the article →Who it's for
No machine at home, an emergency, bulky items or large loads: a laundrette answers very different needs.
Read the article →Laundrette or dry cleaner?
Two complementary trades: one washes with water in self-service, the other cleans dry and looks after delicate fabrics.
Read the article →Can't find the answer to your question?
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