Curtains · Laundromat Karlsruhe
Washing curtains in Karlsruhe: a guide for tall windows
Long, heavy curtains go into the 18 kg XXL washer at the laundromat Karlsruhe Weststadt-Mitte for €13.50, with the discount card from €10.20. Delicate net curtains run on a gentle cycle in an 8 kg machine.
High ceilings, lots of fabric
Many old buildings in Weststadt have high ceilings and curtains to match. Heavy fabrics get really heavy when wet. In the large washer they have enough room for dust and dirt to be rinsed out.
Getting curtains ready
- Take off hooks, runners and weighted tapes.
- Shake out the dust, ideally outdoors.
- Read the care label: many curtains only take 30 degrees.
- Place them loosely in the drum, don't knot them.
Tumble dry or hang up?
Many curtain fabrics can go into the dryer briefly on a low setting; the label tells you. Hung up slightly damp, the creases often drop out under their own weight.
Do the big clean at the same time
If the curtains are down anyway, make it a big laundry day: bring cushion covers, blankets and rugs from the flat as well. Our plan for a big laundry day