Laundry Etiquette and Tips

Doing laundry in a college dorm is an experience to say the least. You will be sharing a small number of washers and dryers with a few hundred people, and due to that fact, doing your laundry can be even more of a chore than it already is. However, here are a few tips to make doing laundry in the dorm slightly more bearable.


  • SET TIMERS. Most loads take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete (this goes for each cycle; washing + drying). Once you start a load, set a timer on your phone so you remember to tend to your laundry.

  • FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. If you already know how to do your own laundry, great, but be attentive to how the machines in your residence hall work. There are normally sheets posted in the laundry room on how to work the washers and dryers. Don't be the guy/gal that floods the 3rd floor...

  • DO NOT MOVE LAUNDRY THAT ISN'T YOURS. Yes, it is very tempting to take a dormant load out of the last available machine, but don't do it. You wouldn't want anyone else touching your things, and there's also a fine if you get caught (and you will). 

  • BE DIFFERENT. Simply stated: pick an odd time to do laundry. Everyone needs to do laundry during the week. Wait until the weekend or wake up early to get the best machine availability.

  • THEFT IS A POSSIBILITY. Although they may not steal your lucky pair of socks, it is common to lose some detergent/dryer sheets if you leave them unattended. Always take them back to your room when not in use (and protect those lucky socks if you feel the need, too).

Although this may seem way too complicated just to do laundry, it is not an exaggeration. Stay safe, stay dry, and most importantly, stay clean.

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