Launderettes

I have no washing machine, so I use the launderette in the village which has a large supermarket - it is about 9 miles away, but the route is so lovely I don't mind how often I go. There are many in France, often in supermarkets.
I do my small laundry in the bath and use a spin drier, so I only need to take my bedding and towels to the laundrette. It is very convenient, because the machine takes, cards, coins and notes and the detergent is supplied. Once I have turned the machine on, I have about 45 minutes to do my shopping or go to the library (I use the printer there).

Now I know I definitely live in a middle class area . As far as I know the nearest launderette is 15 miles away in Stoke.

Agree with you granjura they are great for washing duvets much better than putting them in the bath and treading them like grapes

Well, talking about middle-class- no launderettes in such areas, but still plenty in areas with a big immigrant and where people live in flats and digs.

Great for washing duvets and larger items in the 4kg machines - and always had nice chats with Indian grannies and East European workers. I wish we had them here where I live now (out in the sticks in Swiss mountains- but not such luck). Fortunately my lovely neighbour manages the local Youth Hostel, and they have 2 x 4kg machines - so when I need to I can ask and put some money in the staff kitty.

I cant think of one close to me.

We have a few local ones I guess that is only to be expected in London though.. I did take a quilt there once to use the dry clean machine and it was quite busy so I guess there are still people who don't have their own machine.. like everyone in Eastenders of course..