Things You Didn’t Know You Could Wash at a Laundromat

When most people think of a laundromat, they think of everyday clothing—shirts, pants, towels.

But the reality is, laundromats are built to handle much more than that.

At Clean N Green in Glastonbury, CT, we regularly help customers clean items that are difficult, bulky, or nearly impossible to wash at home. If it’s machine-washable, there’s a good chance we can handle it.

Some of the most common “I didn’t know I could wash that” items include:

• Comforters and heavy blankets

• Bathroom rugs and small area rugs

• Washable rugs (including Ruggable covers)

• Pillows and mattress covers

These items are often too large for standard home machines or don’t get washed as often as they should.

Our large-capacity washers make it easy to clean them thoroughly in one cycle.

If you have pets, you know how quickly things can build up.

You can safely wash:

• Pet beds

• Pet blankets

• Crate pads

• Leashes and soft collars

Regular washing helps reduce odors, fur buildup, and allergens in your home.

There are also plenty of everyday items that people don’t think to wash:

• Backpacks and gym bags

• Reusable grocery bags

• Couch cushion covers

• Kitchen chair covers

• Shower curtains and liners

These items are used constantly but often go months without being cleaned.

Laundromats are especially useful for items you only deal with a few times a year:

• Winter gear (hats, gloves, scarves)

• Beach towels and picnic blankets

• Sleeping bags

• Stuffed animals

Cleaning these items properly helps them last longer and stay fresh between uses.

Many of these items aren’t just overlooked—they’re difficult to wash properly at home.

Laundromats offer:

• Larger machines for bulky loads

• Stronger, more consistent cleaning performance

• Proper rinsing and drying for heavy fabrics

At Clean N Green, our equipment is designed to handle these items efficiently, so you can clean more in less time.

If an item:

• Is labeled machine washable

• and feels too big for your home machine

…it’s probably a great candidate for the laundromat.

Some of the items that impact your home the most, like rugs, pet beds, pillows, and bulky blankets, are often the ones that get cleaned the least.

Bringing these larger or overlooked items to the laundromat is one of the easiest ways to freshen up your space and tackle loads that are difficult to manage at home.

At Clean N Green in Glastonbury, CT, you can use our large-capacity self-service machines or let our wash and fold team handle the work for you. Either way, we make it easier to keep the things you use every day clean, fresh, and well cared for.