====== 🧺 Laundry Rooms ======

There are two laundry rooms (**A-side & B-side**). Both work the same way and have 5 washing machines and 5 dryers.

  * **Washing:** 2 € (~1.5 hours)
  * **Drying:** 1 € (~1.5–2 hours)
  * **Use coins!** Banknotes may cause problems with change.

===== 🧼 How to Wash =====

  - **⚠️ 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!
  - **Check the payment terminal:** blinking = machine unlocked, unusable.
  - Put your laundry in the machine and add detergent (see below).
  - Choose a washing program.
  - **Press START → Wait for "ERROR".**
  - 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]]

**⚠️ IMPORTANT:** Always trigger "ERROR" BEFORE paying, otherwise you might lose your money! Ignore the outdated instructions on the machines.
===== 🧴 How Much Detergent? =====

  * **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!

**⚠️ Dosage varies by product, load size and water hardness. Always check the packaging!**

**❌ WRONG – Too much detergent:**

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**📺 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]].

**⚠️ Our washing machines use a special payment system!** Videos only explain the basics. **Always follow the instructions above for starting and paying!**

===== 🌬️ How to Dry =====

  - 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**.

**⚠️ NEVER open the dryer while it's running!** This ends your session, and you'll have to pay again.

===== 🧹 Please Keep Things Clean =====

  * **Don't block machines:** Set a timer and remove your laundry as soon as it's finished.
  * **Dryers:** Clean the lint filter before and after use.
  * **Trash:** Take your empty bottles, packaging and other large waste with you.
  * **Broken machine?** Don't force it. Try another one.

===== 📱 Laundry App =====

Check machine availability and help others by keeping the status updated:

  * [[https://wash.unitydorm.de/7b4761f3-5f32-4088-8feb-fa6fd8a590a1/|🅰️ A-side]]
  * [[https://wash.unitydorm.de/fe8dd8a6-1af8-4cbc-8a82-6be0e571781e/|🅱️ B-side]]

More information: [[https://home.unitydorm.de/|UnityDorm Home]]

===== ℹ️ Good to Know =====

  * **Best washing times:** Weekdays. Weekend evenings are usually busy.
  * **Blinking machine:** Temporarily unavailable. Choose another.
  * **"1 minute remaining":** Can sometimes take another 10–15 minutes.
  * **Maintenance (as of 12 November 2026):** Maintenance is currently limited. Please treat the machines carefully to avoid unnecessary damage and costs for everyone.
  * **Repair service:** 089 – 89146920

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