Laundromat pros:
Get all laundry done at one time
Large size machines for large items
Large dryers for large items
Save on your home electric bill, water bill and possibly gas bill
All loads done in about an hour and a half
Laundromat cons:
Clothes must be hauled to the laundromat
Hopefully others don't leave the machines dirty
Can be crowded
Staying at home laundry pros:
You can do other housework while loads are washing and drying
You can do laundry in your pajamas
You can nap while doing laundry
Staying at home laundry cons:
You run out of clothes if you forget to do laundry
Forgetting the clothes in the washer means you have to wash them again
Forgetting the clothes in the dryer means you have to iron them or dry them again
I have a few tips if you are considering going to a laundromat:
Take something to read, crochet, knit, or kill time in general
Sort the clothes at home before you leave for the laundromat
When you get to the laundromat, choose the machines that are the right size for the load
Start your machine(s) and take a break with your favorite past time
When wash is done go the the dryers and open a few dryers and sort the clothes a second time
When putting clothes in dryer, separate them by things that take less/longer time to dry
The clothes that take less time, just set the least amount of time as possible
The clothes that take longer, set the time accordingly
When the first dryer finishes, you can begin folding while the other clothes are still drying
As you fold the clothes, stack them by person or room where they belong
When you get home put everything away
Don't worry about laundry for another week
Never run out of clothes
Don't forget your clothes at the laundromat
