How much laundry fits in the 8 kg washer at the Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost?
An 8 kg washing machine takes roughly one full laundry bag: around 30 T-shirts, or 12 large towels, or 2 complete sets of bedding including sheets. At the Wash&Go Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost, one wash costs €5.00.
What 8 kg of dry laundry looks like
- Clothes: about 30 T-shirts or 8 to 10 pairs of jeans
- Towels: about 12 large bath towels
- Bedding: 2 duvet covers, 2 pillowcases and 2 sheets
- Mixed load: a week's washing for 1 to 2 people
The 8 kg rating refers to dry laundry. Once wet, fabric weighs several times as much, so when you load the drum it is the volume that counts, not the scales.
The one-hand rule
Fill the drum loosely to the top, but leave about a hand's width of space. That gap lets the clothes tumble freely so water and detergent reach everything. Cram it full and you will get streaks and creases instead of clean laundry.
When the 18 kg machine is the better choice
Duvets, down jackets and sleeping bags belong in one of the 2 big XXL washers with 18 kg capacity (€13.50). And if you are washing a large pile of bedding in one go, a single 18 kg machine often works out cheaper than three small ones.
Tip for the Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost
Sort your laundry at home into lights, darks and wash temperatures. Then you can head straight for two or three 8 kg machines in Gablenberg, start them side by side and have everything washed in about 35 minutes.
And how full can the dryer be?
The 6 dryers at the Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost have 20 kg drums, so there is far more room than in the 8 kg washer. A load from one 8 kg machine fits in comfortably and can move around freely. That is exactly what it needs for the warm air to reach every corner and keep wrinkles to a minimum.
Drying two full 8 kg loads together does save money, but it takes longer. With thick towels it is usually worth spreading them over two dryers.