Laundromats are often busiest in the morning. Avoid the crowds and fierce fights over machines by heading to the laundromat in the afternoon or evening.

Most laundromats cost between two to four dollars per load. Commercial dryers cost about the same, making the total cost four to eight dollars per load. However, these prices often fluctuate depending on how much time the process takes. Longer washing and drying times often require additional fees.

A self-service laundry, coin laundry, or coin wash, is a facility where clothes are washed and dried without much personalized professional help. They are known in the United Kingdom as launderettes or laundrettes, and in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand as laundromats.

Don't Leave Your Laundry Items Unattended Monitor the washers and dryers while using them. Walking away to use the bathroom is fine, but leaving the laundromat without anyone to watch your items is not recommended. Wait until your clothes are dry to take them back with you.