65 UNIVERISTY AVE. EAST, WATERLOO, ONTARIO N2J 2V9 | info@thelaundryrm.ca|
TEL- 519-577-6514
Open daily 7:00am - 10:00pm (including holidays)

LAUNDRY 101
How to Use Our Washers
We have three types of washers at The Laundry Room.
All of them work in a similar way — just follow the steps below.
Our machines:
• Regular Top Load Washers
• 20 lb Front Load Washers (approximately 1.5 - 2x regular machines or for regular loads that need more muscle)
• 50 lb Front Load Washers (perfect for bedding & large loads)
Washer: Regular Top-Load

First time using a top‑load washer? We’ve got you.
Step by Step
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Load clothes: Throw your clothes in. Don’t pack it too tight — they need room to move.
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Add detergent: Add detergent. A little goes a long way. Most people use way too much.
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Select temperature: Choose your temperature. Cold works for most things
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Close the lid
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Insert coins: Add your coins and start the wash
⏱ Wash time: Approximately 40 minutes.
Washer: 20 lb Front-Load

The most under-rated machines in the place!
Step by Step
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Load clothes – Fill the drum about ¾ full for the best clean.
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Add detergent:
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1st compartment: Liquid detergent
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2nd: Liquid bleach (whites only)
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3rd: Liquid fabric softener
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Pods & scent beads: Place directly in the drum
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Close the door completely. (Do this before adding coins—it won't start properly otherwise.
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Select your cycle –
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Cold / Normal: Most loads
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Hot: Whites
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Superwash: Heavily soiled items
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Add coins. The washer starts automatically.
⏱ Wash time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Washer: 50 lb Front-Load

Big load? This is the one. Perfect for comforters, bedding, sleeping bags, or several loads of laundry at once.
Step by Step
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Load your items – Fill the drum, but leave enough room for everything to tumble freely.
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Add detergent (lift the black rubber cover):
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Front compartment: Pre-wash (optional)
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Middle compartment: Liquid detergent (about ½ cap is plenty!)
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Rear compartment: Liquid fabric softener
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Pods & scent beads: Place directly in the drum
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Choose your temperature:
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Cold/Warm: Everyday laundry
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Warm: Bedding
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Hot: Whites
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Insert coins – Add the required coins, push the coin slide in, pull it back out, and repeat until all coins are inserted. The washer starts automatically after the final coin.
⏱ Wash time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Now sit back and relax while this powerhouse does the heavy lifting. 💙
Dryers

You're almost done!
Step by Step
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Load your laundry – Don’t pack it too full; clothes need room to tumble.
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Add a dryer sheet (optional) – If you already used liquid fabric softener in the washer, you don’t need one.
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Choose your heat setting –
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High: Towels & bedding
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Medium: Everyday clothing
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Low: Delicates
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Insert coins & press Start.
⏱ Most loads dry in about 28–32 minutes on Medium.
You're soon ready to fold and be on your way!
