Roughly what does laundry weigh? (dry)
| Item | Approx. weight |
|---|---|
| Jeans | 600–800 g |
| T-shirt | 150–200 g |
| Sweater / hoodie | 500–800 g |
| Large bath towel | 600–900 g |
| Duvet cover with pillowcase | approx. 1 kg |
| Bed sheet | 500–700 g |
These are guide values and vary with fabric and size. Nobody weighs your laundry at the self-service laundromat: you pay per machine.
The rule of thumb for the drum
Fill the drum loosely, so that a hand's width stays free at the top. Stuffed laundry does not get properly clean and creases badly. Delicates and wool need even more space, so fill the drum only halfway.
When is the big washing machine worth it?
The XXL washing machine with 18 kg costs €13.50, which is less than three 8 kg loads. It pays off for duvets, curtains, winter jackets and anything bulky. For ordinary laundry, two 8 kg machines are usually better, because you can separate lights from darks. Washing bulky laundry in the XXL machine
8 kg: €5.00 · XXL 18 kg: €13.50with the discount card from €3.80 or from €10.20
All prices