💡 10 Tips for a More Efficient and Budget-Friendly Laundry at Le Lavoir de la Passerelle
Doing your laundry isn’t just about starting a machine — with a few smart habits, you can save time, money, and take better care of your clothes. Here are our 10 best tips to make the most of your visit to Le Lavoir de la Passerelle!
Le Lavoir de la Passerelle
Le Lavoir de la Passerelle is a laundromat on Saint-Joseph, close to the city center. Here, we wash clothes, but we also weave bonds. A smile, a hello, a conversation over coffee: the bridge is also built between people. Le Lavoir de la Passerelle is positioned as an everyday place—accessible, welcoming, and locally committed. More than a service, it's a meeting point, a moment for yourself or to share, in the heart of Saint-Joseph.
Doing your laundry isn’t just about starting a machine — with a few smart habits, you can save time, money, and take better care of your clothes. Here are our 10 best tips to make the most of your visit to Le Lavoir de la Passerelle!
1. 👕 Sort your laundry before you arrive
At home, take a few minutes to separate:
- Whites / Colors / Darks
- Delicate / Cotton / Synthetic fabrics
- Very dirty / Lightly soiled items
🕒 Result: You’ll be faster once on-site, and your clothes will be better protected.
2. 🧺 Choose the right machine size
Our machines are suited for different loads:
- 8 kg → everyday clothes and small loads
- 14 kg → family laundry or bed sheets
- 20 kg → duvets, curtains, and bulky items
💡 Tip: Fill the drum about ¾ full for the best washing performance.
3. 🧼 Measure your detergent properly
Too much detergent = too much foam = poor rinsing.
Too little = laundry not fully clean.
📌 Follow the recommended doses:
If you’re using our detergent dispenser, 1 dose is enough for an 8 kg load, and 2 doses for the 14 kg or 20 kg machines.
4. 🕓 Avoid peak hours
Come early morning (6–9 AM) or late evening (after 8 PM) to enjoy:
- Easy access to machines
- A calm, quiet environment
- Time savings!
🕘 Le Lavoir de la Passerelle is open 7 days a week, from 6 AM to 10 PM.
5. 🧺 Load the drum correctly
- Overfilled = clothes not cleaned properly
- Underfilled = wasted water and energy
👉 Simple rule: Leave a bit of space at the top so the drum can spin freely.
6. 🔁 Combine washing and drying
Doing both on-site means:
- More convenience
- Fewer trips
- Less work at home
Our dryers are powerful — 1 to 2 cycles are usually enough.
7. 💨 Shake your clothes before drying
Give your clothes a quick shake after washing:
- Reduces wrinkles
- Helps drying
- Prevents clumped laundry
A small gesture that makes a big difference 👌
8. 🔥 Watch fragile fabrics carefully
Some materials (wool, silk, synthetics) don’t like high heat.
📌 If unsure:
- Use only one cycle
- Check halfway through
- Finish drying at home if needed
9. 🧼 Clean your dryer filter (at home)
If you use your own dryer at home, remember to clean the lint filter regularly!
No worries here — at Le Lavoir de la Passerelle, our filters are cleaned frequently to ensure maximum performance.
10. 📱 Make good use of your free time
While your laundry is running:
- Grab a snack
- Run a quick errand
- Take a moment to relax
💡 Pro tip: Set an alarm on your phone to return when your cycle finishes.
Customers are allowed to remove finished loads and place them on the folding table provided.
✅ In summary:
A little organization means:
- Less stress
- Lower costs
- More comfort — for you and your clothes!
🌈 See you soon at Le Lavoir de la Passerelle!
📍 5c rue Amiral Lacaze, Saint-Joseph
⏰ Open every day from 6 AM to 10 PM
🎥 Monitored by video surveillance
👉 Visit our website for more information