Shared laundry: advantages of having it in your condominium

A shared laundry room is a space in the condominium with washers and dryers that can be used by all the residents. This is a very smart trend, as there is no need to equip the apartment with these appliances.

It optimizes the interior of the units, allowing for larger kitchens, pantries and even gourmet areas. What's more, it saves water and energy! Want to know how it works and other advantages? Read on!

How to use shared laundry

Each condominium establishes its own rules for using the shared laundry room, but we've highlighted two frequently encountered ways. In the first, each resident pays a small fee to be allowed to use the machines.

In the latter, there is no charge per use and all costs are diluted in the condominium fee, including the purchase of products such as detergent and fabric softener. There is also the option for each resident to bring their own.

Advantages of shared laundry

Shared laundry is a novelty that is here to stay, because it has everything to do with the practicality, economy and space optimization that a good condominium offers. Here are the advantages:

Water and energy savings

According to data from Inmetro (National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality), residential washing machines use between 11.1 and 28.2 liters for each kilo of laundry.

Shared laundries, on the other hand, use higher-capacity equipment for professional use. This saves up to 30% in electricity and 72% in water. 

Easy for bulky and heavy parts

Very dense comforters, bedspreads and blankets, especially those with a lot of thread and quilted materials, or that are large like queen and king size, don't fit easily into small washing machines and dryers. That's why the professional ones, which are in the shared laundry room, are ideal!

No clothesline needed

The shared laundry room is fully equipped with washing machines and dryers. That way, you leave with your clothes ready to iron, without the need to hang them on clotheslines. You also don't have to rely on natural weather conditions to keep them dry.

Possibility of scheduling or booking via app

Some shared laundrettes are managed by app, so you can book times quickly and conveniently. All you have to do is fit this activity into the most suitable time in your routine. 

Encourages interaction between residents

As it is a shared environment, it is common to meet other residents. This is a great option for getting to know your neighbors, making friends and arranging a get-together at home once the pandemic has passed. 

Intelligently optimizes space in the apartment

Once the apartment no longer has a laundry room, the unit gains new possibilities for customization, making it more suited to your needs.

It's the chance to have more cupboards in the kitchen, plan a pantry or have a special corner for petsmaybe a vegetable garden or places to sit in the balcony.

This is the case with the shared laundry at Pulse Higienópolis ResidenceIt's an environment with adequate lighting, furniture and equipment for washing, drying and ironing clothes. All just a few steps from your elevator!

And in the post about the Advantages of having a coworking space in your condominiumyou'll get to know this other intelligent space shared between residents that encourages not only friendships, but also partnerships and new businesses!