2 more Dexter Dryers installed today!

We are very excited to announce we now have 
8 BIG Express Dexter Gas Dryers.  Two more installed today.

We hope now having 8 fast modern dryers will mean less waiting time during busy wet weather and winter!  

Great new is that we have PayWave, Apple Pay cashless payment options on these two Dryers as well.

No coins - no worries!!

So pop on in and check out our new big boys 😏😏

Orange Sky Laundry donation

 What a wonderful way to start 2015!  We met Nicholas and Hannah from 'Orange Sky Laundry' up at Wickham Park, Spring Hill this morning to hand over the ceremonial cheque of $875.00 raised from our #makeadifferencemonday December fundraiser. 
Orange Sky Laundry provides a much needed service to the homeless and those in need by taking a Laundromat to them!  This self contained little Laundry tows a generator, has a hose to connect to water, 2 LG Washers and 2 LG Dryers.  Volunteers help Nicholas and Lucas run the laundry, in an hour dirty laundry is washed and dryed.  This is a wonderful way to offer clean, fresh clothes to those who probably cannot afford the $6 to use a Laundromat.  And we all know how great it feels to put on fresh, fluffy clothes from the laundry!

We want to thank all our old and new customers for supporting this, we hope to continue to support Orange Sky Laundry in the future.  If you wish to donate directly to this fantastic innovative mobile laundry service.  Go to:
www.orangeskylaundry.com.au

Hot days and cool Laundromats

It's not even summer yet and we have felt the sting of hot days and wild storms!  

On the near record breaking 40 degree day last week we worried for those brave souls who came in to do their laundry.  Geoff and I set up an esky with ice and bottled water.  We cranked up our ceiling fan and hoped that 'Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow' didn't mean heat exhaustion.  It was nice to be able to do a little something special for our lovely customers and regulars.  And made us feel a little less guilty for not being air-conditioned.  

And remember while you wait, the bench outside provides a lovely shady spot with a cool breeze.  


Or pop around the corner to wait and relax in the courtyard gardens.  Grab a coffee, a freshly made juice and just chill out.  And the good thing is, parking is right out front - no humping your laundry basket for ages out in the hot sun.  

Our Laundromat is open till 9pm every night of the year, so you can always delay the dirty laundry till the cool of the evening. 

 

Give and help the homeless

We love laundromats, we really do.  Heading towards 18 years in our little laundromat at Taringa and we still love it... and looking at other Laundromats around town, the state and the world.  Yes we even checked out Laundromats in the USA, Japan and NZ.  Crazy for lovely laundromats, funky laundromats, modern laundromats even old vintage laundromats.

So when we heard about 'Orange Sky Laundry' we immediately fell in love with the concept.  A service mobile for the homeless to do their washing and drying.  In a specially fitted out van.  Fantastic!  Here are two guys in their 20's creating something for those less fortunate.  Co-founders Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi say they hope to achieve three things. 

"Restore respect, raise health standards and reduce strain on resources" 

So, we are aiming to get involved to raise awareness for this great service and hopefully raise some coins too.  Coming soon in our Laundromat will be a way in which you can donate, like a 'suspended coffee - we can start a suspended wash' 

2washers, 2dryers

 =

 approx10people per hour

If you can't wait to give to then.....here is the Donate Link below:

Orange Sky Laundry Donate 


Want to find out more?  Have a look at the video below:  
Orange Sky Laundry Video

 

Looking for a Laundromat in Brisbane with something MORE?

Looking for a Laundromat in Brisbane with something more to offer?  Well.... Indooroopilly Laundromat can help!!  We are located in Brisbane, in the western suburbs of Taringa.  In fact we are tucked away in a quiet street, not far from Moggill Road, but feels like miles away from the crazy traffic and busy roads!  We just love our Laundromat, so we try to make sure our customers love it too.  We go the extra mile to put a smile on your face and make your laundry day less stressful.  
So here's how we give you something more:

• FREE Laundry Liquid and Fabric Softener.  High Quality Aussie made & owned ECO products available if you need them.
• FREE Fabric Spray.  Made by the same Company who makes our Laundry liquid and Fabric Softener.
• Top of the range *express* model Dexter machines.  Faster/Cleaner/Drier  Saving you time and money.
• FREE WiFi - yep, come in and get your Laundry done while catching up online.
• Television and remote.  Want peace and quiet?  Turn the TV down.  Want to watch a favourite show while your laundry is on?  Grab the remote, change the channel and enjoy.
• Lots of comfortable, clean and modern seating.  Plenty of ergonomic seating inside and a big long comfortable bench seat undercover outside. 
• Magazines.
• Side table for putting your coffee or cold drink on.  Or sitting your phone/tablet or laptop.
• Powerpoints for charging your devices.
• Change Machine, if you need $1 coins for the machines, don't worry our machine will accept $5, $10, $20 notes and give you coins.
• Open every day of the year, including Public Holidays 6.30 am - 9.00 pm.  On wet busy days, we stay open longer to help you out.
• BIG folding table.  Our big stainless steel table is wide and long.  Perfect for folding, organising and stacking your dried laundry.  Even better for folding a big doona or sheets.  With a shelf underneath for your baskets.
• Easy carparking right outside!! You can park on the street outside and on Sundays you can even park out the back, behind the laundromat.
• Bus Stop outside #414 Uni bus and #415 city bus on either side of the road from us.
• Toilet on site for customers use.
• Corner Store and Cafe in Centre.  Want a snack or a decent coffee...just walk up to the next shops and you will find all you need.  Abode Cafe is located in the lovely garden area behind the Corner store.  With all food made on site.
• Our machines are all modern, cleaned at least twice a day and no older than 3 years.  We sanitise and clean them daily and make sure that they are ready to go.  
• Just for a final something extra......grab a lolly.  Yep, we even keep a jar of your favourite treats, just to help make Laundry day a little sweeter ;)
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

Our Laundromat is cleaned twice a day.

Every day at least twice a day we clean our Laundromat at Taringa.  Our aim is to have the cleanest little laundry in Brisbane.  We love our customers to come in and find it clean, sparkly and ready to use.  Mornings and afternoons, every day of the week, we pop in and sweep, dust, wipe, polish and shine.  On busy, rainy days, we come more often just to make sure it's all spotless.  Yep, we LOVE our Laundry!

It also gives us a chance to chat to you, our customers.  We get great tips, compliments and sometimes we find out about the odd hiccup.  So cleaning our Laundromat has many pluses.   Including a perfectly good excuse to pop around the corner and grab a coffee and a treat from Abode Cafe!  lol

If ever you find the Laundry in need of a clean, never hesitate to send us a text and we will pop out as soon as we can.  

Geoff  0438 156 195
Karen 0458 587 886

 

 

 

We LOVE Feedback!

We love chatting to our customers, we love receiving feedback on our little Laundromat.  We love our Laundromat and we hope you do too?

So, if you have used us and love how clean and modern we are.  Enjoyed the comfortable seating and surrounds.  Loved the fast *express* Dexter Frontloaders.  Kept entertained by the Television, Free Wifi and magazines.  Got in and out quicker than you thought your Laundry day would take.  Or have some suggestions or feedback on how to make our Laundry even better. And particularly if you have ever had a problem or even just a question.

Then please let us know!!  You can call us, email us or leave us Feedback, Rate us, Review us, Star us!!

"Our aim has always been to provide our customers with a clean, modern, friendly and super fast easy experience at affordable prices"   

A place to get the Laundry done easily and quickly.  Somewhere to enjoy a coffee from Abode Cafe, have some quiet time or a social chat with other locals and customers.  Get the weekly wash chores done in around an hour!  Making Laundry a non-chore!

After nearly 18 years of owning Indooroopilly Laundromat, we've got to know many locals, regulars and businesses.  It's part of why we LOVE our Laundry.  We hope to continue to provide and improve for many years to come. 
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Happy Queensland Day!

Photo The Courier Mail 6.6.14

Happy Queensland Day, Queenslanders!!  Don't you just love it?  Our home, beautiful one day, stunning the next.  Well, it certainly seems like that lately.  Our winter weather is just sublime and who can complain about 24 degree June days.  

Did you know?  In 1851 the push for separation from New South Wales gained momentum.   Queen Victoria was approached to consider establishing a separate colony based at Moreton Bay. The Queen gave her approval and signed the letters patent on 6 June 1859. On the same day an Order-in-Council gave Queensland its own Constitution and became a self-governing colony with its own Governor.  For more information go to:  Gov House - Qld Day page

What's On!  To help you enjoy the day....

Lantern Parade Walk Southbank   

State Library Qld - David Malouf 

So, whatever you do Queenslanders, on this fine Queensland Day....enjoy it!  Even if it is doing the Laundry lol  

The Hillsdon Family:  Elize Jane Hillsdon. Left to right: Smith, Floernce Annie, Fornt: Joy Gertrude Hillsdon, Alice Hillsdon, Percy Hillsdon. Photograph was taken outside their home in Hillsdon Road, Taringa.

Taken in 1896

Relax, we're making your life more comfortable!

We all know you just can't escape the Laundry day chores, every week there it is waiting for you. ho hum  If you are trying to find a way to make that chore of laundry easier....bring it down to our Laundromat and spend a very comfortable hour, while your laundry is zipping through our *express* Dexter machines.  23 minutes washed!  Approx 30 mins drying time! 

And now to make you time at our laundry even more comfortable....we have just replaced our old chairs with new modular black ones.  Tested for comfort by me!  Yes, I sat in them in the showroom for ages....i think I had the staff concerned lol!  We just had to find something smart looking, comfortable to sit on for about an hour and that gave each customer a little bit extra personal space.  It's taken us a while to find replacements for the good old white plastic chairs. They served their time well...but they were due for an upgrade!

Now with the new chairs, you can sit, relax, watch television, use our FREE WiFi, read the magazines, a book or just enjoy a coffee and use your smart devices.  Yes, we even provide power points so you can charge them while you are there!!   Remember... we also have free 'eco' laundry liquid and fabric softener available if you need it.  Cleaned twice a day, we hope you find Indooroopilly Laundromat, spotless, comfortable, roomy and easy to use.....best of all FAST!   

Well that is if you want to get out of there fast, you might just be enjoying that 'little quiet, relaxing and productive time'  DOING the Laundry!


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Share the warmth this winter

Did you know that over 19800 people are experiencing homelessness in Queensland?  And that approx 1550 of those are sleeping rough on the streets?  

I found out about this through a post by Yelp Brisbane and I loved it.  What a generous thing to organise just as we are about to feel the chill kick in.  A wonderful organisation "Pindari Men's and Women's Centres" for the homeless are running a winter bedding and warm clothes collection.  The fabulous David Murry and his David Murry Salon at 43 Peel Street, South Brisbane are kindly being the drop off spot for the collection.  So, we wanted to help support such a great cause and to 'share' the warmth this winter.  Indooroopilly Laundromat will happily collect any drop off's of winter woollies at our Laundry and take it to David Murry's Salon by the 14th June.  #sharethewarmth

So.... have a rummage through your cupboards, see what you can donate, to help those stay warm this winter.  Blankets, jumpers, sheets, jackets, trackies, beanies!  Clean, good condition and sent with love. ❤

Good Karma warms the heart, thank you for your support.  ❤

**Please...  Leave it behind our Laundromat, go down the driveway to the back - clean and in a bag.  

Yes! It's not too good to be true!

 Yes!  It's not too good to be true! Our Laundromat provides FREE Laundry Liquid and Fabric Softener.  

We love our laundry and we love our customers, so to make you laundry day even better, use our high quality, Australian owned & made, eco products.  Friendly to the planet, sensitive skins and our river.  

And....only 1 cap required in our *express* front loading Dexter washers. 

So many thanks for using our Laundromat and we hope you 'love' our laundry as much as we do!

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Brisbane, hooked on Autumn!

Are you hooked on Autumn like Snoopy?  Taringa today the sky is clear and the temperature is due to be 26 degrees.  Light winds and not so chilly in the mornings.  Brisbane is so beautiful at this time of year, roses are blooming, the air feel crisp and clean.  This morning out opening and cleaning the Laundromat the sun was shining in and I could have sat down on the bench and soaked it up for ages.  

In fact the courtyard is stunning at this time of year, combine it with a coffee from Abode Cafe.... and 20 minutes gazing up to Mt Cootha and you could feel like Laundry wasn't such a chore after all!

So if you have to do your laundry and you want to combine it with some chill out time, bring it down, pop it in the Dexter *express* machines, then you can walk around the corner, grab a coffee, toast, brekky sit in the sun and relax for 23 minutes.  Pop back down, throw it in the BIG dryers and go back for some more Autumn sunshine and maybe another coffee.

And just to make you feel warm and good all over, we provide FREE laundry liquid and fabric softener.  Both are Australian owned and made, high quality eco, earth friendly and sensitive skin friendly products.  So you don't need to stress about forgetting to bring your detergent.  

Enjoy Autumn - make Laundry day easy, fast and relaxing. 

'Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow'

Laundromats, how times have changed!

 wow!  Surfing through online photo's of laundromats (yes sad and tragic I know) and I came up with these two.  

How times have changed in the Laundromat world.  I don't think I have ever seen laundromats like the top photo in Australia, but maybe I need to ask my Mum?

And wow the second photo, is mind blowing a street vending Laundromat!  Is this how it will go in the future?  I know we already see the Street dog wash self serve set ups, but a laundromat one?  hmmmm I could picture these in Japan too.

Love finding wild photo's like this, from one era to another.  

 

Did you know?

Did you know  all commercial laundromat dryers have a cool down period at the end of a dry cycle, usually 1 minute.  Our Dexter 'Express" Dryers are the same.

To get the best value for your money and drying dollars, we recommend the following:

$1.00 = 8 minutes (7 minutes drying/1 minute cool down)  

It is most effective to put at least $2.00 in the dryer to start.  Put any extra coins in, before the last two minutes show on the timer.  That way you will not loose a minute every 8 minutes. *** A small load (1 basket) may dry in 16 -24 minutes = $3

*Note*  The dryers work most efficiently with a full basket - up to three baskets of clothes in them.  They don't dry faster or better by spreading clothes out in to smaller loads across the dryers. 

** Drying times will depend on the mix of laundry you have in a load, heavy items like towels, jeans, winter hoodies etc will take longer.  A load of tshirts, linen, cotton items will take less.  

Our Dexter 'Express' Dryers are Triple load, modern gas dryers and are 'the best of the best in the industry'.  Combine this with our express Front load Dexter washers which have the fastest spin speeds than any other brand laundromat washers, or even standard Dexter washers!  Results are, your clothes come out drier from the washers = will dry faster, saving you time and money.  

We hope this helps you get the most out of your dollars and time at our Laundry.

Karen & Geoff 

Mothers Day this Sunday

Mum's where would we all be without them?  I love my Mum and am always thinking of what things I can do or give her on Mothers Day.  So here is a list of ideas for you, following that great 'Shop Local - Support Local' Vision.  

1.  Do all of Mum's Laundry!  It would be such a nice way to give her more than one day of rest and relaxation.  Bring the Laundry in on Sunday, take Mum around to Abode Cafe - sit her down with a pot of tea or a coffee, then scoot back around and pop all the laundry in the FAST Dexter *express* machines.  23 minutes later you can pop back and throw everything in to the BIG  2 - 3 loads Dexter *express* Dryers.  Mum will be sitting out in the sunshine, enjoying the gardens and the views to Mt Cootha, while all the Laundry is done in around an hour!  Easy.

2.  Buy Mum brekky or lunch at the wonderful Abode Cafe.  Open from 7am till 3 pm.  It's a beautiful Cafe in a lovely location, with delicious made on site food and pastries.  You could even pick Mum up some Abode Jams or Relishes as an added gift!!

3.  Why not give Mum some serious relaxation and spoiling....by treating her to a Voucher from Smooth at Taringa!  Facials, massage, beautiful products.

4.  How about buying Mum some original artwork from The LITTLE Art Studio?   Go in and see the diverse and beautiful work by local Artist Leesa B.  She even stocks gorgeous jewellery by local craftspeople.  

5.  And you want to really spoil her, local Florist 'Friday Flowers'  will be located in the Courtyard selling fresh, seasonal flowers on Friday and Saturday.  Straight from the markets!  

We hope we have given you a few great ideas and mostly that you have a wonderful day just enjoying being with your Mum.  

 

Cold snap coming Brisbane!

brrrrr.... word is, our warm weather is likely to disappear with a cold snap and rain this weekend!  Time to pull out the woollies, blankets, doona's, jumpers, flannel pj's and get them ready for Winter.  Scoot on down to our Laundry, get them in our BIG Dexter *express* machines.  They are perfect for big fluffy winter items and only take 23 mins to wash.  Here are some old, but great winter tips from our Blog archive:

1. Colder weather, dries out our skin.  Using a gentler product in the wash, that is designed for sensitive skins, this will help the whole family's skin in Winter.  *Remember we offer FREE high quality, ECO, earth friendly, green, sensitive skin friendly detergent and fabric softener.  It's a wonderful Australian made and owned product, that gives terrific results and is much gentler on your skin. 

2.  Most of us use way too much detergent – you could probably get away with using as little as a quarter of a cup, REALLY!   An excess of detergent is bad for your clothes and it makes them stiff, it causes a waxy type of build up that will eventually make your towels water repellent and cause skin irritations for those with sensitive skins.  Clothes will come out fluffier and feeling cleaner from the dryers if you use less soap powder/detergent.   A win win - softer blankets and clothes feel so much nicer to snuggle in to.

3.  This cold dry air also can create *static havoc*   So maybe instead of using Fabric Softener try using dryer sheets, they are gauze-like pieces of tissue paper you can pop into the dryer to reduce static electricity. They also add a pleasant fragrance and help to soften your clothes.  Use a lower heat on the dryers too, remove any synthetic items as soon as they feel dry to touch.  If you leave these in too long, they are STATIC creating monsters!

4.   Wool - Always ensure you read the label for specific care instructions, as they may vary.   It is recommended to turn the garment inside out for laundering and to avoid bleaches and harsh detergents, unless they are Woolmark approved.  Use a gentle Woolmark approved detergent.  Put the machine on a maximum of cold (delicate/gentle) cycle wash.  Wool garments can then be tumble dried but ONLY on a low setting heat cycle. Remember always read the label instructions first!

5.  Best results for your Flannel Sheets:  Flannel sheets are best washed in warm water, as opposed to hot water. Some manufacturers even recommend cold water. In any case, this will minimise color fading.  Use Vinegar the first time you wash your flannel sheets, wash them with one-half cup white vinegar. This will help keep pills (balled-up fibers) from forming on your sheets. It will also set the color in the fabric to help resist fading.  For flannel it is best if you avoid Fabric softener.  As it leaves residue behind that stiffen fabric fibers and reduce flannel's softness over time. The buildup from the softener also increases the appearance of pills.  Finally,  best results are to have the dryer on Medium to Low heat and to minimize pilling, remove your sheets from the dryer immediately you check and notice they are dry.  Leaving them in too long will dry and harden the feel and texture.

Hope this helps warm up your winter nights!  Discover how fast and easy our Laundromat is.

Laundromat Love

Been to our Laundromat?   If you have used us, have you been happy?   We love our Laundry and we love feedback.  Geoff has been pottering and improving it for nearly 17 years and our aim is for an enjoyable experience for all our customers?

We often get feedback from customers when we are there cleaning the Laundry.  We love hearing how happy you are, we don't even mind if you tell us if you've ever had any issues/problems.  That gives us a chance to check it out, so it doesn't happen again.  

We absolutely love hearing any suggestions for improvements or add ons.  That's where the magazine shelf came from.  It's also where we got the idea for the Telly!  So always feel free to let us know. 

So if you LOVE us, like we LOVE you.....it really helps if you spread the *love* online.  It helps others find us in Google searches, it keeps our Blog, Facebook page, website, Twitter account relevant and visable.  And it really helps if you Rate us or Review us.  Tell everyone and us, what you LOVE about Indooroopilly Laundromat at Taringa.   

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Anzac Day Trading Hours

 

Yes,  we will be open tomorrow 'Anzac Day' our usual hours from 6.30 am till 9.00 pm.  

We hope you enjoy your day, dawn service or night service.  

"Lest we Forget"

Getting dirty this Easter break?

Are you away enjoying this fabulous weather, camping, fishing, laying on the beach soaking up the last of the warm sun?   Kids getting dirty?  Sleeping bags needs washing?  Beach towels and play clothes need washing?  We hope that your Easter weekend is turning out to be the best fun.   So you can enjoy that time off to the max, let the kids get dirty and not have to worry about the washing piling up. 
Relax because our machines can handle sleeping bags, beach towels, blankets, pillows and all that 'dirty' fun Easter laundry.   

We are open every day, our usual hours 6.30 am till 9.00 pm.  And our FREE Laundry liquid makes it even easier.  "High quality, skin friendly, eco, Australian made & owned"  Perfect for getting not only the best results...but helping our Planet.  

TIPS for washing Sleeping Bags:

• Sleeping bags are best washed in our BIG Triple or Double Front loaders.  Do not use the Top Loaders as the agitators can tangle, pull and damage your bags.
• Always check recommendations on the bags Wash Care label.  
• Turn bag inside out for best results. 
• Use ONLY 1/4 or less a cap of detergent.  Too much and the soap will be hard to get out of the feathers, down, synthetic filling and silky exterior.  If you use too much and the detergent hasn't come out.  Put it through a second wash with NO detergent.
• Our Front Loader *Express* Dexters have an extra fast spin cycle, so most of the water will be spun out of your bag.  If it is still damp, use a dry towel to press out excess water, then you can throw both into the Dryers.
• To dry your Sleeping Bag - put it in our BIG Dexter dryers on the LOW Heat Setting.
• Stop Dryer and check the bag after approx 6 minutes to ensure heat is not impacting silky covers or linings.  Fluff your bag out, shake the filling loose and re-start Dryer.
• Depending on the Level/Standard of Sleeping Bag will determine how long it will take to dry.  However approx 16 mins, should get a lighter sleeping bag dry. 

 Below is a great Youtube Video about washing & drying your sleeping bags.

 How to wash a Sleeping Bag Video

Easter Bunny is hopping our way!

Hippity Hoppity Easters on its way......yay!!  

If you are out enjoying the School Holidays, coming back from camping or just getting ready for Easter long weekend.  
FYI we will be OPEN all Easter our usual hours 6.30 am - 9.00 pm.  

So... if you have lots and lots of 'dirty fun' laundry that you just want to GET DONE, you can bring it in and use our *express* Frontloaders and it will be out in 23 mins!  Remember if you want to make your life really easy.  Our BIG Dryers hold 2 -3 loads of laundry.  So in approx an hour, you can 'hop in and hop out'  
And jump back in to your Easter Holidays fun!! 

Have a Happy Easter everybunny!