Don't Leave Clothes in the Washer/Dryer It's most of the time acceptable for people to leave their clothes washing/drying while they leave the laundromat for a short period of time. Please choose your outing carefully. Set a timer to ensure no time is wasted or you don't forget altogether.

We recommend mesh bags for breathability, but any large bag will do if you don't want prying eyes catching a glimpse of your dirty clothing. Before you start throwing clothes into your bag willy-nilly, it's a good idea to sort your clothes beforehand and keep them separate by using two washing bags.

If not, they are typically given away or thrown away, depending on the mood of the attendant. Depends on the laundromat. Most 'mats will post their policies. It's common to say that they'll hold the clothes in a lost-n-found for a day or two, but are not responsible past that point.

Laundromats typically sell detergent, dryer sheets, and fabric softener, but the prices are much higher than they normally are at a grocery or corner store. To save money, bring laundry detergent and any fabric softener with you to avoid needing to buy them at the store.