Why so many flats have no machine
Many older buildings in Bad Cannstatt have no washing machine connection in the flat, or the bathroom is simply too small. Sometimes there is a shared machine in the cellar that is always taken. And if you only rent a room in a shared flat, you do not want to buy a machine for a few months.
Four options compared
| Option | Advantage | Drawback |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service laundromat | nothing to buy, dryers on site, lots at once | a trip with your laundry bag |
| Shared machine in the cellar | in the building | waiting times, often no dryer |
| At family or friends | free | depends on others, trips there and back |
| Install your own machine | available any time | cost, connection and space needed |
Making it work in everyday life
- A fixed laundry day: many people come on Saturday, because the Wash&Go laundromat Bad Cannstatt is open until 10 pm then too.
- Everything in one go: lights, darks and towels in three machines at the same time.
- Use the dryer: no wet drying racks in a small room.
- Use the time: while the machine runs, do your shopping.
- Get a discount card: if you wash every week, the €50 top-up level saves you up to a quarter.
What does it cost per month?
One person with one full 8 kg load per week and 30 minutes of drying: €38.00 a month, from €28.40 with the discount card. Without the dryer it is €20.00, from €15.20 with the discount card. More calculations