Most people cant wash a duvet or large blankets or curtains in a standard domestic washing machine. In addition you can only really wash what you are able to dry so sometimes occasional outsourcing is needed to get rid of a backlog. And machines break down. And flat leases often prevent washing machines being used after a certain time- when I lived in a flat I hardly got a chance to do any washing when I got home from work in the evenings so I would still just take it all to the launderette in the morning on the way to the station and pick it up all clean dry and folded on the way home. Perfick!

We now have an 8kg LG model which takes larger loads which is great ( can recommend this type) but still go to that launderette several times a year to have our larger items catered for. It isnt the prettiest town centre service but I'll bet that most people have been through its doors hence it will probably be missed more than people imagine.

In case anyone is interested JB Impress in East Dulwich Road also provide a laundry dry cleaning and ironing service and can collect and deliver in the evenings. We have also used them for a long time and they are excellent.