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As an Essential Business, We Will Remain OPEN 7am-9pm until further notice.

Please keep laundromats safe by waiting in your vehicle during wash/dry cycles and fold at home.

Social Distancing While Laundering

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, regular laundering, cleaning and disinfecting has never been more important. Continuing with your regular laundry routine is crucial in helping to prevent the spread of this virus. While many non-essential businesses are being forced to close their doors, laundromats across the country, including Bakers Laundry Center, have been allowed to remain open. With this brings about an increased responsibility in the cleanliness and safety of our facility, staff and customers.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spread “through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.” While the virus is much more typically spread from a sick person’s droplets, it is possible for someone to become infected by touching an object or surface that has the virus present and then touching their own face.

Current evidence from the CDC suggests that the virus can live and remain viable on objects, such as clothing, for hours to days and because of this, we’re sharing some simple laundering practices and techniques that can help keep you, our staff and fellow customers safe during this time of social distancing.

Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry.

Whether or not you’re laundering clothes worn by an ill person, it’s still a smart idea to wear disposable gloves when washing dirty clothes. Once you’re finished handling the dirty laundry, throw out your gloves and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Do not shake dirty laundry.

This minimizes the chances of the virus being spread through the air.

The hotter the wash, the better. 

Viruses don’t like the heat, so wash your clothes on the hottest setting they will allow. Experts recommend the temperature be at least 140 degrees to kill germs and bacteria.

Use the dryer.

Make sure your dryer is on the hottest setting. This will help further kill and prevent the spread of the virus. When the cycle is complete, check to make sure your clothing is completely dry.

Use the correct detergent and right amount of soap.

If allowable, wash clothes in bleach as viruses don’t like these harsh environments. If using regular detergent, make sure you don’t use too much. Too much soap can create excess suds which creates a buildup of grime that can remain trapped inside your clothes.

Clean and disinfect, carts, baskets and hampers.

Clean and disinfect these items as often as possible and if available, use a disposable liner.

Practice social distancing. 

Allow yourself and your fellow laundromat members some space. Adhering to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines can help keep everyone safe. Proper distance between you and someone not from your own household is approximately six feet apart, or the width of a car. Always sneeze or cough into the crook of your arm and continue to wash your hands. If possible, fold all your laundry at home.

To keep everyone safe while you’re visiting Bakers Centre Laundromat, remember these smart tips and techniques while doing your laundry. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you for working with us and together to keep everyone safe.

It’s no secret that laundry day can be a chore, and sometimes if feels like half the chore is folding the laundry after it’s been washed. However, we at H2O Laundromat are here to let you know that there are great benefits to taking the time to properly fold and put away your laundry:

• Folding your laundry helps to decrease the amount of wrinkles and creases in your clothing. Therefore, you don’t have to spend as much time ironing or steaming your clothes.
• You can maximize your space by taking the time to fold your laundry rather then bunching it up and stuffing them into our drawers.
• By folding and organizing your laundry, you can make life a lot easier by arranging everything in an organized, easy-to-find manner. Folding and organizing shirts with other shirts and pants with pants can allow you to better utilize your space so that you know exactly where everything is.
• Folding your laundry can also help expand the lifespan of your garments by reducing the chance of snagging, pulling, and added wear.

At the end of the day, taking the extra time to fold your laundry only helps you properly care for your garments and extend their lifespan. However, if folding laundry is one of your least favorite chore tasks, fear no more! We at H2O Laundromat can help with our Wash & Fold Services. For more information about H2O Laundromat and our services, visit us online or call us at 267-647-WASH today!

Fall is swiftly approaching, and with it, autumn school sports. Whichever sports your family is involved with, you can expect there to be some added color, however unwanted, to your clothes and uniforms. From grass stains to mud stains, we at H2O Laundromat have all the answer to getting those pesky spots out of your laundry!

Grass Stains 

In the field of sports, grass stains are by far the most common and most difficult stains to remove. Before washing your clothing, create and equal mix of water and vinegar, and then gently rub out the stain. Additionally, a pre-treat detergent can be used to remove any lingering staining.

Mud Stains

They say that the most memorable days usually end with the dirtiest clothes. But what they don’t add is how difficult it can be to remove the mud stains. To remove mud stains, pre-treat with detergent and soak your garment in cold water for a half hour or until the stain is removed. Then, continue to wash as normal.

Sweat Stains

After a tough workout or long session playing your favorite sport, it’s not uncommon to be left with sweat stains. To remove these, mix equal parts baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and water, and rub the mixture on the stains. Allow it to sit for a half hour, and then use a toothbrush to remove any extra residue before washing as normal.

When you come home with those pesky sports stains all over your uniforms and clothes, be sure to turn to these helpful hints to tackle the stains. But if you have tried these tips and are still having trouble, stop in to H2O Laundromat! Our team of laundry experts is more than happy to help out, so contact us online or by calling 267-647-WASH today!

Let’s face it, we don’t always know what ingredients are in the products we use in our day to day. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find unusual chemicals in the cleaners and detergents we use. For example, everyday common laundry detergents often include sulfates, phenols, and other chemicals. Some brands have even been known to include chemicals that are linked to cancer or lung disease. If you are looking for an all-natural alternative to common store bought detergents, we at H2O Laundromat have the tips you need to cut out the harmful ingredients of your detergent!

 

Start with all natural ingredients:

• 1 grated bar of soap
• 1 cup of washing soda
• 1 cup of borax
• Optional: 20 drops of an essential oil (Lemon or Lime smells nice!)
• Optional: 1 cup of Oxygen Booster

 

Once you have your ingredients together, follow these directions to making your all-natural, homemade detergent!

1. Mix your grated soap with the washing soda and borax. Be sure to use gloves and a spoon to ensure the mixture doesn’t get on your skin; the mixture can be very drying.
2. Add your essential oils for scent and stir thoroughly.
3. Transfer the mixture into an air-tight glass jar.
4. Use 1-2 tablespoons per load, and add 1 tablespoon of Oxygen Booster if needed, particularly into white loads.

 

It’s as simple as that! These all-natural ingredients and a couple of minutes to combine everything is all it takes to cut out the unwanted chemicals in your laundry routine. If you have any questions about how to improve your laundry routine, or you need help with laundry day, be sure to contact H2O Laundromat! Call us at (267) 647-WASH or visit us online today!

It seems as though our schedules lately are getting busier and busier. More family and friend gatherings, longer days at work, errands that never end. It is because of these ever-growing schedules that our chores tend to get pushed off and forgotten until it’s too late. One chore in particular that is commonly neglected is doing our laundry. It’s an all too familiar image: the laundry pile grows and grows until we no longer have socks to wear. So when Laundry Mountain makes an appearance, why not take advantage of a convenient Drop-Off laundry service at H2O Laundromat?

 

Nobody enjoys an entire full day of washing laundry, drying clothes, folding garments, and putting them all away into drawers. However, you need not to worry anymore with the helpful drop-off laundry service with us at H2O Laundromat! Our staff of laundry experts will do all the work for you, so you don’t need to worry about sorting, washing, drying, and folding your clothing anymore. We ensure you will be satisfied with your laundry every time by completing your order to the best of our abilities to meet your standards. Rest assured that when you drop your clothing off with us, everything will return to you fresh, clean, and ready to wear. We have convenient hours so you can fit drop-off and pick-up easily into your busy schedule!

 

All you need to do is drop off your order with one of our friendly attendants. We will then continue to weight, sort, and wash your clothing items. Once washing is completed, we will then dry, fold, and sort your order, packaging everything conveniently. Then you just need to pick up your order and, viola, fresh clean clothes!

 

We at H2O Laundromat know how busy and hectic your life is, and we want to help! To take advantage of our convenient Drop-Off service, or even if you need help with your laundry, be sure to contact us by calling (267) 647-WASH or visit us online!

Introducing h2o Laundry Rewards from h2o Laundromat!  Earn points when you wash and get FREE rewards!  Just another way of saying thanks to our loyal customers for making us your #1 Laundromat in Philadelphia!