Self-service laundry or home washing machine? There's no one answer for everyone — it depends on how much, what, and how often you wash. Let's look honestly at the costs, time, space and large items, to decide what's in your best interest.
- The self service gains in speed, capacity and large items.
- The house suitable for small, daily washes — if you have space and time.
- The home washing machine has hidden costs: market, electricity, water, wear and tear, time.
- The two solutions combined (They are not mutually exclusive).
Purchase & operating costs
A home washing machine has a cost of purchase, installation and, over time, maintenance or repair. Added to each wash electricity and water which appear later in the accounts. In self service, on the contrary, you don't buy anything and you pay only the washing you do. For the exact cost per wash, see step-by-step cost guide or the in-store price list.
Time per wash
At home, a wash often lasts 2–3 hours, followed by spreading — which “binds” space and time for hours. In self service, washing and drying together in about 60 minutes and you leave in dry clothes. For big laundry, you can run multiple machines at the same time.
Space in the home
In a small apartment in the center, the laundry and the spreading "eat" valuable space. Self-service relieves you from moisture and stretched clothes, especially in winter.
Large species: there is no comparison here
Duvets, blankets, and bulky linens rarely fit in a household washing machine. high-capacity machinery of self service clean them properly and in depth. See in detail how you wash feather bed or deck in the washing machine.
Who can benefit from self service
| Profile | Best option |
|---|---|
| I don't have a washing machine or am staying temporarily | Self service |
| Large volume / lots of clothes together | Self service |
| Duvets, blankets, bulky | Self service |
| I want to finish in 1 hour | Self service |
| Airbnb /quick turnaround | Self service |
| Small, daily washes with washing machine & space | Home (or combination) |
Whose house is in the best interest of the house
Let's be fair: if you do small, frequent washes, you already have a washing machine and you have room for stretching, the house comfortably covers everyday life. Most, in practice, combine two: home for the everyday, self service for the big, urgent or bulky laundry.
See for yourself the difference
Six stores in central Athens neighborhoods, open 7/7 from 07:00 to 24:00. Find the closest one and try it.
Frequently asked questions
Ultimately, is self-service laundry worthwhile?
How much time do I save compared to home?
If I don't have a washing machine at home, what do I do?
How much does it cost compared to a household washing machine?
When is it best to stay in the laundry room?
Find your nearest WashSpot
Six stores in central Athens neighborhoods, open 7/7 from 07:00 to midnight.