How to Do Laundry On Campus
What to Bring
Washers and dryers are provided at no cost (no coins or payment required).
Required Items
- Laundry detergent
- Garment bag
- Hamper or laundry bag
Optional Items
- Fabric softener
- Scent beads
- Stain remover
- Bleach (for whites only, if safe according to garment care labels)
Water Temperatures
Cold Water
Use for:
- Dark colors
- Delicate items
- Clothing prone to shrinking or color bleeding
Warm Water
Use for:
- Everyday laundry loads
- Light-colored clothing
- Moderately soiled items
Directions
- Sort clothes into separate piles (lights, darks, whites, towels, and bedding). Wash intimates in a garment bag.
- Load the washer with one pile of laundry and add detergent and any optional laundry products.
- When the wash cycle is complete, transfer items to the dryer and select an appropriate drying time based on garment care labels and load size.
- When drying is complete, remove lint from the lint trap and promptly fold or hang your items.
Laundry Tips
Do
- Move laundry promptly when cycles are complete.
- Clean lint traps after every dryer use.
- Set a timer to avoid leaving clothes unattended.
Don't
- Leave laundry unattended in the laundry room.
- Overload machines beyond ¾ capacity.
- Remove another person's belongings unless they have been left unattended for more than 30 minutes.
Laundry Repair Requests
- Residence hall laundry equipment is provided and serviced by Caldwell & Gregory.
- University Commons laundry equipment is provided and serviced by Residence Life and Facilities Maintenance.
- Report non-working machines using the QR code posted in laundry rooms or the links below.
Residence Hall Laundry Repair Request
University Commons Laundry Repair Request