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What running a launderette teaches me

The habits that quietly ruin laundry, what washing cold really changes, what actually happens inside a machine while it runs.

Maxime crouching in front of the launderette's four 7 kg washing machines, 3 Square Paul Paray, Paris 17ᵉ

Payment and loyalty
Set up your Simply Pay account in two minutes, and claim your free €3
The launderette's app is free and the account takes one tap to create. What your first top-up earns you, why it happens at the terminal and never online, and what the app does after that.
1 September 20264 min read

Bulky items
Duvets: which machine takes which size, and what it costs
Which machine for a 140x200, 220x240 or 240x260 duvet, how long it takes to dry, and why it comes to €12.50 here against €19 at the dry cleaner, anti-dust-mite treatment included.
29 August 20268 min read

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What actually helps before you come is already online, page by page.

ProgrammesThe eight cycles, and the picker that chooses yours.

Ozone disinfectionWhy a cold wash comes out cleaner than a 60 °C cycle.

PricesThe price per basket of laundry, detergent and softener included.