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[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 20 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (3 children)

$3 a load? Whoa.

It takes about $17 for a single load at the laundromats near me, both washing and drying. Going once a week, that's over $800 a year.

Which is one reason I've started washing clothes in a 5-gallon (about 19 liters) bucket at home. It sucks, but it saves me money and I get a work out from it. I'd like to get a small machine I could use in an apartment, but where I live it wouldn't be safe to have packages sitting outside all day and I try to avoid big box stores, so I feel pretty screwed.

[–] vrek@programming.dev 2 points 11 hours ago

Wtf 17 dollars? The laundry mats around me are like 3 dollars to wash and free dry.

[–] Capybara_mdp@reddthat.com 4 points 18 hours ago

You might want to look into “portable washing machines” - they’re under 100$ comes in a small box and are good for things like socks and undies. Regarding the packages, if they are shipping with ups, theres a service where you can choose an alternative delivery location, usually a place like a corner store, or with fedex, a print shop.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 17 hours ago

Is there an Amazon Locker near you? Those are pretty handy for safe package holding.