{"id":13613,"date":"2026-05-12T18:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/?p=13613"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:05:58","slug":"%e3%80%90%e8%87%aa%e5%8a%a9%e6%b4%97%e8%a1%a3%e5%ba%97%e7%94%b1%e4%be%86%e3%80%9124%e5%b0%8f%e6%99%82%e8%87%aa%e5%8a%a9%e6%b4%97%e8%a1%a3%e9%bb%9e%e8%a7%a3%e5%92%81%e5%8f%97%e6%ad%a1%e8%bf%8e%ef%bc%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/%e3%80%90%e8%87%aa%e5%8a%a9%e6%b4%97%e8%a1%a3%e5%ba%97%e7%94%b1%e4%be%86%e3%80%9124%e5%b0%8f%e6%99%82%e8%87%aa%e5%8a%a9%e6%b4%97%e8%a1%a3%e9%bb%9e%e8%a7%a3%e5%92%81%e5%8f%97%e6%ad%a1%e8%bf%8e%ef%bc%9f\/","title":{"rendered":"[Origin of Self-Service Laundry] Why are 24-hour self-service laundries so popular?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Hong Kong,24hr Self-served Laundry<\/strong>It has become an indispensable part of the lives of many families, renters, and working professionals. Whether it's dealing with the humid weather of the "return to spring" season or washing heavy winter clothes and bedding,Self-service laundry<\/strong>\u548cSelf-service clothes dryer<\/strong>The services have brought us great convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But do you know that this kind of convenience...Self-serve Laundry Service<\/strong>Where did it all come from? Today we'll explore the origins of self-service laundromats and share some practical tips.Laundry Tips<\/strong>This will make your next laundry session much easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Fun Fact: The Origin of Self-Service Laundries<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The world's firstLaundromat (self-service laundromat)<\/strong> It was founded in 1934 in Texas, USA, and was then known as "Washateria".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, electric washing machines had only recently been invented and were extremely expensive, making them unaffordable for ordinary families. Someone then devised a clever business model: purchasing several commercial washing machines and placing them in a public space, allowing people to use them on a pay-per-use basis. This rudimentary form of the "sharing economy" became immensely popular, quickly spreading throughout the United States and, after World War II, becoming widespread globally with urbanization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, especially in Hong Kong where land is extremely valuable and living space is limited, coupled with the often humid weather, the availability of large commercial dryers is essential.Hong Kong self-service laundromat<\/strong>It has become everyone's "second workplace," helping them solve the problems of clothes not drying properly and clothes smelling bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddfa Must-learn! 4 practical tips for DIY laundry<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Want to get your clothes clean and protected while washing them at a laundromat? Remember these tips:Laundry Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Essential steps before washing clothes: Empty pockets and zip up zippers.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This is the most frequently overlooked aspect.Washing steps<\/strong>Coins, tissues, or keys can not only ruin clothes but also scratch the washing machine drum. Also, remember to zip up coats and pants and turn buttoned garments inside out to reduce lint buildup caused by friction between clothes inside the drum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clothing classification: Separate light and dark colors and materials.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Don't try to save time by stuffing all your clothes into the same machine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • sort by color<\/strong>Dark and light-colored clothing must be kept separate to avoid staining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Material Classification<\/strong>Heavy items such as towels and bed sheets should ideally be washed separately from light T-shirts, as they require more washing time.Drying time<\/strong>It is completely different from temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    3. Don't overfill: Leave some "breathing space".<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Many people, in an effort to save money, overload their washing machines. However, washing machines need sufficient space for water to tumble and agitate the clothes to effectively clean. It's recommended that the load of clothes should only fill the drum to a maximum capacity. 70% to 80%<\/strong>Only then will the clothes be the cleanest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Make good use of the dryer temperature settings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Self-service clothes dryer<\/strong>This is the biggest selling point of self-service laundromats, but pay attention to the temperature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • high temperature<\/strong>Suitable for pure cotton towels and bed sheets (helps kill bacteria and mites).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • medium temperature<\/strong>Suitable for everyday clothing (T-shirts, shirts).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • low temperature<\/strong>Suitable for clothing containing elastic fibers (such as sportswear) or clothing that is prone to shrinkage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \ud83c\udf1f Conclusion: Experience an upgraded self-service laundry experience<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

      From coin-operated laundry in the 1930s to today's modern equipment, self-service laundry has evolved a lot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To provide everyone with a smoother experience,SUNSHINE Laundry<\/strong> It's been fully upgraded! We've introduced it across the board. Cashless payment<\/strong> The system supports AlipayHK, WeChat PayHK, Octopus cards, and credit cards. From now on, when you go to the laundry, you'll never need to search for loose change again. With just your mobile phone, you can easily start the washing machine in seconds and enjoy a clean and fresh day!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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