Brisbane Storms - we have power and are Open!

What a wild afternoon yesterday was with that fierce storm.  We know that a lot of areas around us received damage and have lost power.  We hope that everyone is okay?  

Our little pocket of Taringa did not lose power and we are open and ready for dirty laundry.  If necessary we will stay open later tonight, if people need to wash any storm damaged clothes.  

****Remember:  we have power points available to recharge your phones, devices if needed.

Take care everyone  

Photo: Aaron Lucas/Twitter

 

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. 

 

Business of the Month!

Very chuffed to be selected by the Bendigo Bank's Indooroopilly Branch as their 'Business of the Month' for November.  

Our little laundromat will have a display inside the Bank for the whole month.  Thanks to Nyree and Steven from the Branch for putting up this gorgeous display and being so supportive of small local business in Brisbane's western suburbs. 

We can't say enough about how terrific this local Branch is, they are always supporting great charities, fund raising and helping locals.  Pop on down to have a chat to the lovely team, for all your financial needs and queries.  

Or, if your Laundry really is piling up and getting you down....pop on over to us and get it done - washed and dried in around an hour, while you relax and enjoy the FREE WiFi, comfortable modern modular seating, Television, magazines or maybe a great espresso from Abode Cafe.  We really do try to make laundry chores easier.

Remember....'Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow'

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

 

Smart savings and Green choices

Did you know that our Front loader Express Dexters use up to 20% less water than a top load washer?   And as they only take 20 -23 minutes, they use far less electricity than other washers.  Because our Express washers spin at a 200 G Force extraction speed they extract more moisture from your clothes too.  Meaning time and money saving in the Dryers!

Did you know our Dryers run on Natural Gas?  If you wash your clothes in our Express Dexter Front load washers, they will come out cleaner and drier....saving you time and $$ in the Dryers.  

We provide Free, is you wish to use it a wonderful range:  
Earth Choice Laundry Liquid -Regular and Sensitive Skin variety
Earth Choice Fabric Softener
Earth Choice Pre-Wash Stain Remover  
Australian made and owned

• Contains biodegradable surfactants
• Low sodium content 1.2%
• No phosphates or bleach
• No enzymes or optical brighteners
• Grey water safe
• Gentle on clothes and skin
• No animal testing or ingredients - CCF accredited - Vegan

If you wish to find out more about this wonderful products, please click on the link below:

Natures Organics Earth Laundry Products 

 Yes we will!

Open every night till 9pm, we are clean, friendly, comfortable and easy to use.

FREE Eco Laundry liquid, Fabric Softener and Pre-wash stain remover available if you choose.

FREE Wifi.
Television with remote.
Magazines.  
Change machine for coins.
Modern modular seating.
Big Folding Table.
Undercover seating outside.
Toilet on site.

Cleaned at 'least' twice a day!

Parking right out front.

'Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow'
 

Ticking all the boxes

Since 1996 - loving our laundromat. Bringing you the best of the best, express machines, modern, fast, clean and Eco.  Ticking all the boxes in making your laundry chores easier, faster and more enjoyable.

 

Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow!

26 Hillsdon Road, Taringa

Open every day 6.30 am - 9.00 pm 

 

RSPCA cupcake day at Abode Cafe

This Wednesday 20th if you are in doing the laundry, keep a few coins in your pocket and some room in your tummy.  Pop around the corner to Abode Cafe and grab some delish cupcakes, to support the RSPCA.  

Now we love the fact that when doing the laundry I can pop around and grab a great coffee....but Abode Cafe seems to be getting in to doing some fun things.  We feel lucky to have them in our Centre and be able to join in events like this.  Plus lucky to have great 'Black Sheep Coffee' available with yummy freshly made food.

Angie and Abode Cafe are running the Cupcake Day to raise funds for the annual event.  Check out the link below for more details.  


https://rspcacupcakeday-qld2014.everydayhero.com/au/rspca-cupcakes-abode

Indooroopilly Laundromats Instagram page

After a few years we've finally decided to split my personal Instagram account and start a separate Instagram page for the Laundromat.  I've had so much fun adding quirky photo's of the Laundromat and laundromat related pics....that I suddenly thought hmmmm maybe my personal friends and followers are a bit over Laundromat photos!  lol

So today starts a new account for our Laundromat and Instagram.  To find us just go to  http://instagram.com/indooroopilly_laundromat 


And here's hoping that rain comes tonight and tomorrow to give us a good drenching.  I know the gardens at Hillsdon Road Centre need it....and our Laundromat loves a wet weekend.  Bring on the rain we say!!  

Shut the door!

Some times things are easier than you think!  

Shut the door of the Dexter express front loaders.  Watch the video and see how easy and gently it can be done!

** Check no items are hanging out over door seal

Step 1.  Push door in gentle at 3 o'clock position
Step 2   Push door handle down to 6 o'clock position gently - this position will lock the door for the duration of the wash.