Results: Shared Laundry Room Etiquette
Published on 12/23/2015
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1.
1.
If you notice a machine is broken, do you leave a note for others not to use it and have their money wasted? Yes
32%
636 votes
No
19%
368 votes
Undecided
7%
148 votes
Not Applicable
42%
827 votes
2.
2.
Do you clean out the lint trap after you use the dryer? Yes
59%
1160 votes
No
9%
171 votes
Undecided
4%
70 votes
Not Applicable
29%
578 votes
3.
3.
If only one machine is available and you have already done one load and you want to do a second load, but someone else has also been waiting, do you go again or let them go (you have no special time constraint)? I go again. I have another load and I was here first.
25%
489 votes
Let them go. I already did a load, so they're next in line. I'll wait my turn again to do the other load.
23%
461 votes
It depends on how I feel at the time.
33%
651 votes
Other (please specify)
19%
378 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 6.16% | 122 |
| Na | 5.91% | 117 |
| 2.32% | 46 | |
| not applicable | 0.45% | 9 |
| I have my own washer and dryer | 0.15% | 3 |
| I own my own | 0.10% | 2 |
| none | 0.10% | 2 |
| D | 0.05% | 1 |
| DONT USE LAUNDROMATS | 0.05% | 1 |
| If I have 2 loads I ue 2 machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have my own | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a - I have my own washer/dryer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't go to the laundry mat! | 0.05% | 1 |
| I never use these machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't go to laundromats. | 0.05% | 1 |
| never had to make that choice thankfully | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't share a laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| If it's a good looking woman and I think she might give me some pussy I'll let her go first. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have someone doing my laundry. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no need anymore | 0.05% | 1 |
| does not apply | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do not use a shared laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't used shared facilities | 0.05% | 1 |
| Do laundry at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| have washer & dryer at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't use commercial washers or dryers | 0.05% | 1 |
| use own | 0.05% | 1 |
| not ap[plicable | 0.05% | 1 |
| do laundry at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| N/a don't share laundry facilities | 0.05% | 1 |
| never have been in that situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| should have n/a for this question--i do not use shared laundry | 0.05% | 1 |
| I wash and dry my clothes at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not go to the laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| talk to them. They will usually say you go start. | 0.05% | 1 |
| not app;icable | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do laundry off hours never a problem | 0.05% | 1 |
| N/A I don't use laundramats | 0.05% | 1 |
| I only do one load at a time. | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont go out for laundry | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't use public machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| Have my own | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't have to go to laundry center to wash clothes. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do my laundry at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| donot used laundry mat | 0.05% | 1 |
| dont apply | 0.05% | 1 |
| I would discuss it | 0.05% | 1 |
| never been in the situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| Have my own laundry room. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i alway am the one to empty lint trap | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have a washer at home, no waiting ever. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Have my own washer & dryer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do my laundry at home and I have a washer and dryer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I sometimes will pay for the dryer or fold a load for my neighbors. If i'm in a christmassy mood. LOL | 0.05% | 1 |
| house washer | 0.05% | 1 |
| i use my own washing machine. | 0.05% | 1 |
| have my own machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| I own my own machine...So, depends on other person's urgency | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't use a laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| used to do laundry in my building, but now go to my cousin's | 0.05% | 1 |
| Haven't been to a laundromat in ages; do laundry at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| an | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do mine at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I used to let them have a turn. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I DON'T DO IN A SHARED LAUNDRY | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the circumstances | 0.05% | 1 |
| ask if they are in time crunch or their circumstances. If just there then I go first | 0.05% | 1 |
| Do not use | 0.05% | 1 |
| Do not use these machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| only do wash at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| Have never used a laundrymat | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have my own machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| Own my own | 0.05% | 1 |
| NOT APPLICABLE I HAVE MY OWN WASHER AND DRYER | 0.05% | 1 |
| don t go to laundry mat | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't use these machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| N/A Wash at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| Do not go to laundry room , have my own at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| ask if they want to go ahead, the right thing to do | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have the machines at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have my own waher & dryer | 0.05% | 1 |
| pick right time to do laundry | 0.05% | 1 |
| have my own washer & dryer in the utility room | 0.05% | 1 |
| I will ask them first | 0.05% | 1 |
4.
4.
How long do you wait for a person to claim their laundry if they leave it in a machine that you want to use? I don't wait at all. When the timer is up, the timer is up.
12%
247 votes
5 -10 minutes
17%
329 votes
15 - 20 min
11%
215 votes
30 min
7%
132 votes
<30 min
3%
58 votes
I don't do anything. I'm too afraid I'll be caught in the act of touching their things.
29%
577 votes
Other (please specify)
21%
421 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Na | 6.72% | 133 |
| n/a | 6.62% | 131 |
| 2.83% | 56 | |
| Not applicable | 0.61% | 12 |
| none | 0.15% | 3 |
| i own my own | 0.10% | 2 |
| have my own | 0.10% | 2 |
| Set it aside | 0.10% | 2 |
| Do laundry at home. | 0.10% | 2 |
| 5 minutes, then I politely put it in a basket for them | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| If someone leaves their clothes I use another machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| n.a. | 0.05% | 1 |
| It's only my stuff | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't use those machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| If at home I ask them to get their stuff | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'll wait 15mins, then if I see, or know who's laundry it is, I'll gently ask them is it ok if I remove, or let them know I'd like to use machine.....It's all about dialogue ! :-) | 0.05% | 1 |
| I would put it in a dryer and put a quarter in,when they come back ask for my quarter | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have the superintendant remove the clothing | 0.05% | 1 |
| get manager | 0.05% | 1 |
| have my own washer and dryer at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| I'd come back later. I don't want to touch their clothes. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I time my trips for when the laundrymat is empty. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't use laudromats | 0.05% | 1 |
| n a | 0.05% | 1 |
| use another machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| have washer & dryer at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| not applicabnle | 0.05% | 1 |
| Dont touch it | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have my own washer/dryer at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i leave clothes on washing machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a We don't use the laundromat. | 0.05% | 1 |
| washer at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| never wair | 0.05% | 1 |
| its not mine npt touchin | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do laundry at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not use laundry mat | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't do laundry | 0.05% | 1 |
| do laundry at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| if i know the person i will ring there door and let them pknow.if not i will wait. | 0.05% | 1 |
| thank god I have my own machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| wait | 0.05% | 1 |
| should be n/a, have my own at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| we have more than one machine so I just use an empty one | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do my laundry at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not go to the laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| get the attendant | 0.05% | 1 |
| have homemachine | 0.05% | 1 |
| Do not go out to do laundry | 0.05% | 1 |
| Same as above | 0.05% | 1 |
| no washing machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| house washer | 0.05% | 1 |
| Just leave if alone. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't use facilities | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't do laundry at a laundry room. I do it at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I just don't let otheres use my dryer | 0.05% | 1 |
| donot used the laundry mat | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't use these machines | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| contact attending | 0.05% | 1 |
| We own our own machines, so I do a favor and put it in the dryer! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't use a laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| ask manager to remove items | 0.05% | 1 |
| NA!!!!!!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| i find them | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do mine at home. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I no longer have to share a laundry. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't use shared facilities | 0.05% | 1 |
| I don't go to the laundry mat!!!! | 0.05% | 1 |
| Seek attendant | 0.05% | 1 |
| I use another machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the individual. | 0.05% | 1 |
| does not apply | 0.05% | 1 |
| I do not use a shared laundry room | 0.05% | 1 |
| Usually I find another machine before resorting to this | 0.05% | 1 |
| The on duty person deals with it | 0.05% | 1 |
| 45 min. | 0.05% | 1 |
| n/a - I have my own washer/dryer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have my own washer and dryer | 0.05% | 1 |
| nb/a | 0.05% | 1 |
| Wait for another machine | 0.05% | 1 |
| I put their clothes in the dryer for them | 0.05% | 1 |
| only do wash at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| Situational | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have never used a laundrymat | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't use commercial ones | 0.05% | 1 |
| NOT APPLICABLE I HAVE MY OWN WASHER AND DRYER | 0.05% | 1 |
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