How to do laundry in a dorm

College kids between the ages of 18 and 23 usually don't know how to do the laundry in dorms. This will help to teach you how to do laundry efficiently and in a short amount of time.

 

1.Buy your laundry detergent or laundry ball. In many laundromats, there are one-load-sized packets in vending machines, but it's more economical to buy your own jug or box. You probably will want a small sized container, however, because you will likely have to carry it for a distance. For that reason, you might want to find a concentrated detergent.

 

2.Have a laundry carrying device: a laundry bag or two, basket, collapsible container, backpack, duffel bag...whatever will make it possible to carry your dirty clothing. Ideally, have your container also be your "hamper".

3.Have your college charge card or keep plenty of quarters on hand. Many universities do not use quarters any more for laundry, but rather students have a card (which also allows them into their dorm, contains meal plans, etc. e.g- Ohio State) on which cash can be put onto and used for laundry or other miscellaneous fees.

4.Pre-treat stains if you haven't already. (The best time is soon after you notice the stain) Use your stain remover as directed. If you don't have one, putting a dollop of your detergent on the stain will often help. Some stains need more or different treatment, however.

5.Gather laundry materials together: clothes, carrying device, detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, lingerie bag, etc. Avoid multiple trips. BRING YOUR ROOM KEY, even if your roommate says he or she isn't leaving your room--you definitely do NOT want to be stuck in your dorm hall with a pile of now clean laundry and no way to get into your room.

6.Lug all of your laundry down the stairs, preferably by an elevator if possible.

7.Find two washers next to each other, or if your laundry hasn't been done for a good three weeks, find three machines next to each other. If you can't, that's OK, but it's harder to keep track of which machines are "yours".

8.Separate your "Whites" from your "Darks" and "Fine Washables". "Whites" usually include cottons, cotton blends, light colors, or anything that can be washed in the hot cycle safely. "Darks" usually include dark colors that will fade in repeated hot washings, or fabrics that should not be washed in hot water. "Fine Washables" include delicate items or fabrics, such as silk, bras, wool sweaters, and such that should only have cold water. If in doubt, (like a red and white striped shirt or a white silk pair of pajamas), always choose the colder, more gentle cycle!)

 

9.Some items are best protected in a lingerie bag, like bras, pantyhose, and such. If you have one, put these items in your bag before putting in a cold, delicate cycle.

10.Red fabrics in particular have a habit of releasing dye into the wash and turning white items pink. Put the reds in with the darks.

 

11.Read the detergent label's directions. Put the recommended amount of detergent in the machine. Don't put too much, otherwise you will end up hand washing your laundry in the sink.

12.If you are using fabric softener, use the appropriate amount in the dispenser.

 

Start the machine as directed.
You will have between 35-45 minutes to just hang out and make sure no one takes your laundry out of the machine. Don't leave your laundry defenseless--thieves steal from the dorm routinely. Do your homework.
When the wash is completely finished. Find dryers that will fit all of your laundry. One load will usually equal one dryer load. Do not overfill, or the drying will take forever, or you may even break the dryer.
Whites will usually be able to be dried on a high setting. Darks will do well on a high to medium setting. Fine washables should be either air-dried, line-dried, or dried on the lowest setting available. If in doubt, dry at a lower setting, as shrinking of clothes usually happens in the dryer.
If your dryer has a lint trap, check it, scoop out any lint present, and return.
If you use dryer sheets, throw a drying sheet in the dryer before starting.
Deposit coins or use card.
You may have between 30-60 minutes to chill and wait for your clothes. Do more homework.
When dryer is done, fold wrinkle-prone articles right away out of the dryer, so they don't get wrinkled. Also, this will reduce the bulk you will have to carry back up.
Make sure you didn't forget any socks or other small items in the machine.
Carry your items back up to your dorm room.
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