Whether you’re renting an apartment or living in a dorm, doing laundry at the laundromat is a weekly chore you may not always look forward to. With simple planning and timing, though, it can become something you don’t mind doing at all. Here are three easy ways to make cleaning your weekly trips more convenient and enjoyable for you.

Laundromat Hacks That Will Become Your New Favorites

1. Take Your Own Supplies

Most places stock basic supplies like detergent, bins, and fabric sheets, but relying on these puts you at the mercy of whichever options aren’t sold out the day you go. Plus, they might not be best option for what you’re washing. Instead, bring your own detergent, fabric sheets, and bins. Not only does this save money, but it also gives you control over the quality of materials you use. Using your own bins also avoids your clean items coming into contact with germs from public baskets.

2. Use It to Grow Yourself

If you do laundry once a week, that’s two to four hours that you spend there waiting for your clothes to get done. Instead of just goofing off on your phone, find a new hobby or subject to study or art project to work on and begin doing it while you’re there. Good examples are learning cross stitch, taking free online business classes, or making it a goal to read at least two new books each month. This way, instead of just wasting time waiting, you can feel good about knowing you’re improving yourself or working on something that makes you happy. You might even start to look forward to it.

3. Go When It’s Quiet

Go when the place is least likely to be busy, such as early morning when everyone’s getting to work or late night when no one wants to be there — if you feel safe. You can also check online to see if there’s information about when it’s busiest or slowest so you can plan accordingly. Rearranging your schedule to work around busy times may be inconvenient, but it’ll be faster, less awkward, and you’ll be able to focus on whatever you’re doing while you’re there.

Brighten your life and your clothes at Park Avenue Coin Laundry laundromat in Dothan, AL, that has over 200 years’ experience. They offer high-quality supplies in case you forget yours, and they have ATMs in the lobby with some of the lowest fees around. Their industrial machines are cleaned and maintenance often, and their kind attendants will make you feel at home. They also offer stain removal and drop-off/pick-up services. Learn more about their self-serve options online, and call (334) 678-0800 for price information on special services.