Washing a rug at the Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost
You can wash rugs at the Wash&Go Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost as long as they are flexible and can be folded. They go in the large 18 kg XXL washer for €13.50. Stiff rugs with a rigid backing are not allowed.
Which rugs are fine
- Bath rugs and bath mats
- Cotton and woven rugs that fold easily
- Small runners and children's room rugs without a stiff backing
Which rugs are not allowed, and why
Rugs with a hard rubber or latex backing, sisal and thick wool rugs should stay at home. They are too stiff, bang around in the drum and can damage the machine. Pet blankets and dog cushions are not allowed either, because people with allergies wash in the same machines after you.
How to wash a rug
- Shake out or vacuum the rug to get rid of crumbs and hair.
- Fold it loosely into the 18 kg machine and wash at 30 or 40 degrees.
- Then tumble dry on a low setting, or lay it flat to dry at home.
Check the care label
If the label says "do not wash", the rug needs a professional carpet cleaner, not a laundromat. If in doubt, call the support hotline.
Drying a rug
The care label tells you whether a rug can go in the dryer. If it can, use one of the big dryers with a 20 kg drum at the Laundromat Stuttgart-Ost and choose two rounds of 10 minutes rather than one long cycle. That way you can check in between whether it is drying evenly.
Rugs with a rubber backing or without a tumble-dry symbol go home damp and are left to air-dry lying flat.