February 6, 20241 yr Looking for a service which will pick up and deliver all my filthy clothing and other sundries. I've seen a Laundry 2U van around but wanted to get the Surly opinions first.
February 6, 20241 yr 2 choices here:Say you hit the lottery & are Shag² 1% but don't actually use those words - or -How lazy ARE ya?
February 6, 20241 yr Author I can afford it. I hate it almost as much as grocery shopping, which I also outsource.
February 6, 20241 yr 18 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said: Non english speaking latina gf Yeah but he may not also want his car keyed and his dog poisoned.
February 7, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, MissingInAction said: I can afford it. I hate it almost as much as grocery shopping, which I also outsource. Ain’t gonna lie, I get groceries delivered, or on occasion do a curbside pickup if I’m already out. Saves my time, someone needs a job, and I really hate shopping. Once covid hit, I gave into delivery and haven’t went back. Also, a housekeeper coming a couple times a week and doing most of the household chores may not be a terrible idea. With proper vetting and safety measures of course.
February 7, 20241 yr Seems like more of a pain in the ass to schedule verse doing it yourself. Unless you don’t have a washer/dryer. Then I understand Housekeeper isn’t a bad idea. But I hate dealing with them so when they come those are my days to go into the office. Wife can deal with themI hate appointments I guess. And people in general
February 7, 20241 yr 21 hours ago, MissingInAction said: Looking for a service which will pick up and deliver all my filthy clothing and other sundries. I've seen a Laundry 2U van around but wanted to get the Surly opinions first. I'm not sure about a laundry service, but Neikea surely has some good deals on clothes, if you just want to get some semi-new stuff when yours get filthy.
February 7, 20241 yr Author I don't have washer/dryer connections and the facility laundromat is disgusting. The time it takes me to load my filth, wash it, fold it, etc has become cost ineffective.
February 7, 20241 yr Most laundrymats offer the service. 3putt is right about the charge. A full average sized laundry basket is going to be somewhere between 10 and 20 pounds. So it’s going to cost you $10-$30 per basket depending on how full it is. I did it for a while and found I hate running errands to drop off and pick up even more than I hate doing laundry.
February 7, 20241 yr So, you live in an apartment or something and have to use community laundry facilities?
February 7, 20241 yr I was in a similar bind a few years ago and got a normal electric washer that can drain into a sink. It is small but at least you can clean the basics whenever you want.
February 7, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, EastHorn said: I was in a similar bind a few years ago and got a normal electric washer that can drain into a sink. It is small but at least you can clean the basics whenever you want. that washer doesn't sound "normal".
February 8, 20241 yr 19 hours ago, EastHorn said: I was in a similar bind a few years ago and got a normal electric washer that can drain into a sink. It is small but at least you can clean the basics whenever you want. Although he said he would really prefer to not fuck with it at all, it would be an option. I have one I use to make hash. 😂 Edited February 8, 20241 yr by thunderlounge
February 10, 20241 yr My wife asked for laundry service for Xmas. FWIW, I do my own laundry; she takes care of her laundry and both kids. I believe we sent in about 10-12 bags. The cost was $350 including tip. I guess it was worth it; however, instead of having my wife's closet full of unwashed clothes, we now have a room full of washed and neatly folded clothes at the foot of the bed.
February 10, 20241 yr 11 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said: My wife asked for laundry service for Xmas. FWIW, I do my own laundry; she takes care of her laundry and both kids. I believe we sent in about 10-12 bags. The cost was $350 including tip. I guess it was worth it; however, instead of having my wife's closet full of unwashed clothes, we now have a room full of washed and neatly folded clothes at the foot of the bed. This doesn't surprise me at all. I bet most families would do the same thing. There is no way that $350 is worth it on a continuous basis - at that point just get a maid.
February 10, 20241 yr Our maid comes every other week, charges $150, does a decent enough job cleaning the house and does the laundry. There’s only two of us, so if you have a bunch of rugrats running around your laundry burden might be too much for her, but she shows up after she drops her kids off at school and leaves in time to pick them up. She generally gets it done in that timeframe, occasionally we have to take the last load out of the dryer.
February 10, 20241 yr Laundry service at the local laundromat was awesome when I was living in a garage apartment during my divorce. Drop-off and pickup was easy.
February 11, 20241 yr Author On 2/10/2024 at 11:10 AM, BearSchlong said: Laundry service at the local laundromat was awesome when I was living in a garage apartment during my divorce. Drop-off and pickup was easy. Yep. That's what I did the other day. $100 for dry cleaning and $100 for everything else. This will keep me for 2 months so a good deal IMO.
February 13, 20241 yr Damn. My family goes thru an ignorant amount of laundry, and dishes for that matter.
February 13, 20241 yr On 2/11/2024 at 11:46 AM, MissingInAction said: Yep. That's what I did the other day. $100 for dry cleaning and $100 for everything else. This will keep me for 2 months so a good deal IMO. I have at best 3 weeks of underwear / socks depending on how much I work out / activity level. How the fuck can you go 2 months and only spend $100 with what I assume also includes some shirts, towels, pants that don’t need dry cleaning. Do you wear a pair, then reverse them, then flip them inside out, then reverse them again?
February 13, 20241 yr Author 24 minutes ago, UT_OB1 said: I have at best 3 weeks of underwear / socks depending on how much I work out / activity level. How the fuck can you go 2 months and only spend $100 with what I assume also includes some shirts, towels, pants that don’t need dry cleaning. Do you wear a pair, then reverse them, then flip them inside out, then reverse them again? I work from home so I dont go through laundry as I would having to show up at an office every day.
February 13, 20241 yr On 2/11/2024 at 11:46 AM, MissingInAction said: Yep. That's what I did the other day. $100 for dry cleaning and $100 for everything else. This will keep me for 2 months so a good deal IMO. how many tuxedos do you own ???
February 13, 20241 yr I've done this in the past. Apart from the overuse of fabric softener, Seinfeld had it right. Just find a good place on the way to somewhere you'd rather be and start a routine.
February 13, 20241 yr Let me give you virgins a life hack … the taco truck at the laundreria is always damn good.
February 16, 20241 yr Non english speaking latina maid Next thing you know, she's pregnant & he's married.
February 16, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, ROFL BOX said: Next thing you know, she's pregnant & he's married. "Mister Sterling...I have problem."
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