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-====== Wall Paint ======+====== 🧺 Laundry Rooms ======
  
-This page collects resident experience about wall paint, small wall repairs and cleaning walls in Unity Dorm.+There are two laundry rooms (**A-side & B-side**). Both work the same way and have 5 washing machines and 5 dryers.
  
-**Important:** This is not an official recommendation by the dorm management. It is based on resident experience and shared information from resident group chats.+  * **Washing:** 2 € (~1.5 hours) 
 +  * **Drying:** 1 € (~1.5–2 hours) 
 +  * **Use coins!** Banknotes may cause problems with change.
  
-===== Quick summary =====+===== 🧼 How to Wash =====
  
-^ Situation ^ Recommended first step ^ +  - **⚠️ Check the machine first!** Make sure the rubber door seal is properly in place and not loose or damaged. Otherwise, the laundry room could flood! **Do NOT use a damaged machine!** flag them in the app! 
-| Small dark marks, fingerprints or light stains | Try cleaning first. Do not repaint immediately. | +  - **Check the payment terminal:** blinking = machine unlocked, unusable. 
-| Small scratches or tiny damaged spots | Try a small touch-up product or matt white wall paint. | +  - Put your laundry in the machine and add detergent (see below). 
-| Many visible spots on one wall | Repainting the whole wall may look better than many separate touch-ups. | +  - Choose a washing program. 
-| Bigger holes or damaged plaster | Fill, sand, clean and then paint. | +  - **Press START → Wait for "ERROR".** 
-| You are moving out and the room looks mostly clean | Ask the Hausmeister / caretaker before repainting everything. |+  - Insert **2 €** and select your machine number at the payment terminal. 
 +  - Wait for **0.00 €** (or until the machine unlocks). 
 +  - **Press START again** to begin washing. 
 +  - **📱 Update the Laundry App!** Enter the expected washing time (~1.5 hours) so everyone knows when the machine will be available again: [[https://wash.unitydorm.de/7b4761f3-5f32-4088-8feb-fa6fd8a590a1/|🅰️ A-side]] / [[https://wash.unitydorm.de/fe8dd8a6-1af8-4cbc-8a82-6be0e571781e/|🅱️ B-side]]
  
-===== Reported wall paint =====+**⚠️ IMPORTANT:** Always trigger "ERROR" BEFORE paying, otherwise you might lose your money! Ignore the outdated instructions on the machines. 
 +===== 🧴 How Much Detergent? =====
  
-Residents have reported the following wall paints.+  * **Washing powder:** About **4 small shot glasses (2 cl each = 80 ml)** for a normal load. 
 +  * **Liquid detergent:** Check the bottle for the correct amount (usually different from powder). 
 +  * **Where?** Put detergent ONLY in compartment **II**. 
 +  * **Too complicated?** Use **1 laundry pod** (check packaging). Put it directly into the empty drum before adding clothes. 
 +  * **⚠️ NEVER fill the detergent drawer completely!** Too much detergent can damage the machines. 
 +  * **Changed your mind?** Remove any unused detergent!
  
-^ Paint ^ What we know ^ Confidence ^ +**⚠️ Dosage varies by product, load size and water hardness. Always check the packaging!**
-| **Brillux Intromatt 954** | White / weiß, dull matt / stumpfmatt. A photo of a bucket was shared by residents. | High | +
-| **Prosol Objektweiß ELF** | Mentioned several times in resident group chats. Possibly especially used or discussed for Unity Beta. | Medium | +
-| Other matt white interior wall paint | Can be used for small repairs if the exact paint is not available, but the color may not match perfectly. | Medium |+
  
-The strongest current resident reference is **Brillux Intromatt 954** in white / weiß and dull matt / stumpfmatt.+**❌ WRONG – Too much detergent:**
  
-===== What kind of paint should I look for? =====+{{:info:img_20261112_131748.jpg?nolink&400|Example of too much detergent}}
  
-^ Property ^ Recommendation ^ +**📺 First time washing clothes?** [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+use+a+washing+machine+for+beginners|Watch a beginner tutorial on YouTube]].
-| Color | White / weiß | +
-| Finish | Matt or dull matt / stumpfmatt | +
-| Area | Interior walls / Innenwandfarbe | +
-| Avoid | Glossy paint, silk-gloss paint, latex paint with a shiny finish | +
-| Useful quality | Wet abrasion class 3 or better | +
-| Important warning | Different white paints can look different after drying. |+
  
-Do not use glossy or silk-gloss paint unless you are absolutely sure that it matches the existing wall. Most dorm walls look matt or dull matt.+**⚠️ Our washing machines use a special payment system!** Videos only explain the basics. **Always follow the instructions above for starting and paying!**
  
-===== Similar paints at HORNBACH =====+===== 🌬️ How to Dry =====
  
-A nearby hardware store is:+  - Put your laundry in the dryer and **clean the lint filter**. 
 +  - **Press START → Wait for "ERROR".** 
 +  - Insert **1 €** and select your dryer number at the payment terminal. 
 +  - Wait for **0.00 €**. 
 +  - Choose a program, close the door and **press START again**.
  
-[[https://maps.app.goo.gl/mNSG5ERwXpPAnd9j9|HORNBACH München-Fröttmaning on Google Maps]]+**⚠️ NEVER open the dryer while it's running!** This ends your session, and you'll have to pay again.
  
-HORNBACH may not sell the exact Brillux or Prosol paint, but it has similar matt white interior wall paints.+===== 🧹 Please Keep Things Clean =====
  
-^ Product ^ Use case ^ Comment ^ +  * **Don't block machines:** Set a timer and remove your laundry as soon as it's finished. 
-| **MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß** | Larger repairs, one wall, possibly whole room | Probably the closest practical HORNBACH alternative because it is an object white interior wall paint. | +  * **Dryers:** Clean the lint filter before and after use. 
-| **MODULAN 3103 Rapid matt white** | Larger repairs with better coverage | More expensive, but better if you want stronger coverage. | +  * **Trash:** Take your empty bottles, packaging and other large waste with you. 
-| **HORNBACH Wand- und Deckenfarbe weiß** | General-purpose repainting | Solid basic option if MODULAN is not available. | +  * **Broken machine?** Don't force it. Try another one.
-| **HORNBACH Meister Polarweiss Plus** | Higher quality repainting | Very robust, but the shade of white may be visibly different. | +
-| **Alpinaweiß / premium white paints** | High quality repainting | Good paint, but not necessarily the same white tone as the dorm wall. | +
-| **Very cheap white wall paint** | Only if nothing else is available | Often lower coverage and less robust. Not the best choice before moving out. |+
  
-The most practical alternative to mention is **MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß**. For a better but more expensive option, use **MODULAN 3103 Rapid matt white**.+===== 📱 Laundry App =====
  
-===== Cleaning before painting =====+Check machine availability and help others by keeping the status updated:
  
-Many small marks do not need paint. Try cleaning first.+  * [[https://wash.unitydorm.de/7b4761f3-5f32-4088-8feb-fa6fd8a590a1/|🅰️ A-side]] 
 +  * [[https://wash.unitydorm.de/fe8dd8a6-1af8-4cbc-8a82-6be0e571781e/|🅱️ B-side]]
  
-^ Step ^ What to try ^ Important note ^ +More information: [[https://home.unitydorm.de/|UnityDorm Home]]
-| 1 | Dry microfiber cloth | Good for dust and very light marks. | +
-| 2 | Slightly damp cloth | Use only a little water. Do not soak the wall. | +
-| 3 | Damp cloth with a tiny amount of dish soap | Useful for fingerprints or light dirt. Wipe carefully afterwards. | +
-| 4 | White eraser or dirt eraser / magic sponge | Test in a hidden spot first. Do not rub too hard. | +
-| 5 | Small touch-up paint | Use only if cleaning does not work. | +
-| 6 | Repaint the whole wall | Best option if many separate spots are visible. |+
  
-===== Dirt erasers / magic sponges =====+===== ℹ️ Good to Know =====
  
-Dirt erasers can be useful, but they must be used carefully on matt wall paint. +  * **Best washing times:** Weekdays. Weekend evenings are usually busy. 
- +  * **Blinking machine:** Temporarily unavailable. Choose another. 
-^ Product type ^ Example ^ Recommendation ^ +  * **"1 minute remaining":** Can sometimes take another 10–15 minutes. 
-| Dirt eraser / magic sponge | Schmutzradierschwamm, for example Bümag FEXX | Useful for dark marks, but test carefully first. | +  * **Maintenance (as of 12 November 2026):** Maintenance is currently limited. Please treat the machines carefully to avoid unnecessary damage and costs for everyone. 
-| Bathroom magic sponge | Wunderschwamm / bathroom sponge | Usually made for ceramic, glass or plastic. Be very careful on painted walls. | +  * **Repair service:** 089 – 89146920
-| Normal white eraser | Simple school eraser | Often safer for tiny marks than a strong dirt eraser. | +
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-Dirt erasers work by light abrasion. This means they can remove dirt, but they can also make matt paint look brighter, smoother or patchy. Always test in a hidden corner first. +
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-===== Small touch-ups ===== +
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-For very small spots, a small touch-up product can be useful. +
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-^ Product ^ Use case ^ Comment ^ +
-| **Molto S.O.S. Easy Wandfarbe weiß matt** | Tiny marks, scratches or small damaged spots | Small roller included. Good for small repairs, but the color may still be visible after drying. | +
-| Small amount of matt white wall paint | Small to medium spots | Use a small brush or roller. Apply thin layers. | +
-| Full-size wall paint bucket | Whole wall or room | Better for larger areas. Try to use the same paint for one continuous wall. | +
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-Touch-ups can remain visible because old wall paint changes over time. Even the same white paint can look slightly different after drying. +
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-If there are many spots on one wall, it often looks better to repaint the whole wall from corner to corner. +
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-===== Small holes ===== +
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-Small holes should be repaired before painting. +
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-^ Step ^ What to do ^ +
-| 1 | Remove dust and loose material from the hole. | +
-| 2 | Fill the hole with wall filler. | +
-| 3 | Let the filler dry completely. | +
-| 4 | Sand the repaired spot carefully until it is flat. | +
-| 5 | Remove sanding dust. | +
-| 6 | Paint over the repaired area with matt white wall paint. | +
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-Do not paint directly over open holes, dust or loose material. +
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-===== Before moving out ===== +
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-If your room is already mostly clean, consider asking the **Hausmeister / caretaker** to take a quick look before repainting everything. +
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-In some cases, cleaning or small touch-ups may be enough. Repainting badly can cause more problems than leaving a mostly clean wall as it is. +
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-Residents have reported that professional repainting through the dorm or a service provider may cost around **400 €**, but this number is not officially confirmed. +
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-===== Painting tips ===== +
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-^ Topic ^ Tip ^ +
-| Floor and furniture | Cover everything carefully before opening the paint bucket. | +
-| Sockets and switches | Do not paint over sockets, switches, window frames or furniture. | +
-| Edges | Use painter's tape for cleaner edges. | +
-| Paint preparation | Stir the paint well before using it. | +
-| Application | Use thin layers instead of one thick layer. | +
-| Rolling | Keep a wet edge while rolling to avoid visible stripes. | +
-| Tape removal | Remove painter's tape before the paint is fully dry. | +
-| Drying | Let the paint dry completely before judging the color. | +
-| Large areas | Use the same paint and batch for one continuous wall if possible. | +
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-===== What to avoid ===== +
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-^ Avoid ^ Why ^ +
-| Glossy paint | It will look different from the existing matt wall. | +
-| Silk-gloss latex paint | It may be too shiny and visually stand out. | +
-| Painting over dirt | Dirt can show through or create uneven spots. | +
-| Too much water while cleaning | It can damage matt paint or create stains. | +
-| Strong rubbing with dirt erasers | It can brighten or polish the wall surface. | +
-| Many separate touch-up spots | They can look patchy in daylight. | +
-| Painting sockets, switches or furniture | This can create bigger problems than the original wall marks. | +
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-===== Final recommendation ===== +
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-^ Situation ^ Best practical choice ^ +
-| Small dirt marks | Clean first with microfiber cloth, water or a very careful dirt eraser. | +
-| Tiny damaged spot | Molto S.O.S. Easy Wandfarbe weiß matt or a small amount of matt white paint. | +
-| One dirty wall | Repaint the whole wall with matt white interior wall paint. | +
-| Larger repainting job | Use something close to object white, for example MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß. | +
-| Unsure before moving out | Ask the Hausmeister / caretaker before repainting. | +
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-Best known paint from resident information: **Brillux Intromatt 954, white, dull matt**. +
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-Another paint mentioned in resident group chats: **Prosol Objektweiß ELF**. +
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-Closest practical HORNBACH alternative: **MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß**.+
  
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