What can go in the washing machine?
| Item | Machine wash? | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional shirt (cotton) | yes, if the label allows | wash with similar colours, close the buttons first |
| Dirndl blouse | usually yes | delicate programme or low temperature, in a laundry net |
| Dirndl apron | often yes | loosely tie the bow ribbons together first |
| Dirndl dress | only if the label allows | silk, velvet and brocade are better off at a dry cleaner |
| Lederhosen | no | treat stains carefully by hand only |
Beer and food stains
Rinse fresh stains with cold water, not hot, otherwise the protein from food leftovers sets. Then wash as normal with detergent. You are welcome to bring your own stain remover to the laundromat.
Drying without shrinking
Many traditional fabrics tolerate the dryer only at a low temperature, or not at all. Check the label. When in doubt, hang blouses and aprons up at home; a cotton shirt can usually go into one of the 4 dryers.
After the festival is before the festival
If you spend several evenings at the Wasen in spring and autumn, you quickly collect a pile of festival clothes. At the Wash&Go laundromat Bad Cannstatt you can use several machines at the same time and have everything washed and dried in about an hour. With the discount card it is up to 25 % cheaper.