Large washing machine in Stuttgart-Mitte: what fits in the XXL drum
The Laundromat Stuttgart-Mitte has 3 XXL washing machines (18 kg). They take curtains, sleeping bags, winter jackets, duvets and soft rugs. One wash costs €13.50, from €10.20 with the discount card.
What fits inside?
- Curtains and drapes, even long lengths of fabric
- Sleeping bags and sleeping-mat covers after a trip
- Two to three winter jackets at once
- Bedspreads, plaids and sofa throws
- Soft rugs and bath mats that can be folded
- A duvet together with pillows
What does not belong in there
Stiff rugs with a firm backing can damage the drum. Shoes can too. Workwear with oil or petrol, dog and horse blankets and dyes stay out of the big machine as well, so it stays clean for the next person.
Washing curtains properly
Remove hooks and rings, place the curtains loosely in the drum and choose a programme with a low spin speed. Many curtains are best rehung slightly damp, so they smooth out by themselves.
Jackets and sleeping bags
Down jackets and sleeping bags need space so they do not clump. Afterwards they go into the 20 kg dryer on a low to medium setting until the filling is completely dry.
Is the XXL machine worth it?
Yes, whenever the items would be squeezed in an 8 kg machine. One XXL load costs €13.50, roughly the price of three small ones, and everything comes out evenly clean. For duvets, also read our guide Wash a duvet.