“I really feel like washing, drying, ironing and folding my clothes right now!” – said no one ever. Unfortunately we can’t go out while wearing a t-shirt that looks dirtier and more wrinkled than a Shar-Pei after a weekend in the woods. But, we believe most of our readers will agree when we say doing our clothes has got to be one of the most tedious home chores there is! Be that as it may, and especially if you’re planning on travelling for longer periods, you’ll eventually need to find a laundromat (lavandaria) where to wash your clothes. If Porto is part of your upcoming itinerary (and it totally should!), then check out these 5 self-service places that can replace your mom!
HERE ARE 5 UNIQUE LAUNDROMATS IN PORTO
LAVANDARIA DO INFANTE
Photo courtesy of: Lavandaria do Infante
Located in a 19th century building, Lavandaria do Infante is the kind of place where you can wash your clothes and do some sightseeing at the same time! Priding themselves on the top-quality and tech-savvy equipment at your disposal, they promise stellar and efficient service at reasonable prices. Here, you can use a standard 8kg washing machine for 4,90€ and then dry your clothes for 1,90€ in one of their dryers. If you’re counting every penny, make sure to not miss their happy hour (2pm-4pm) when each cycle is 0,50€ cheaper. If you’re already dreading the waiting time, rest assured, you can at least listen to some music, use their free wi-fi and even read one of the books available at their improvised mini-library. Lavandaria do Infante is open every day between 8h30am and 10pm.
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CLEAN EXPRESS
Photo courtesy of: Clean express
What if you could take care of all your clothes without leaving the comfort of your Air BnB or even raising a finger? No, it’s not the 22nd century yet, but Clean Express makes you travel forward in time! For a pre-arranged fixed price, this laundromat will pick-up your clothes, wash, dry, iron and finally deliver them to you – easy peasy! Clean Express is open every day between 8am and midnight.
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A LAVANDEIRA
Photo by: Pedro Castro
The next place on our list was actually one of the very first self-service laundromats in Porto! The concept is still fairly recent in the city, which is why an establishment open since 2013 can actually be considered a pioneer. Aimed towards tourists and locals alike, the washing machine’s menus can be displayed in 4 different languages (Portuguese, English, Spanish and French), and regular 45-minutes washing cycles may cost between 4,90€ (8kg) or 8,90€ (13kg) depending on how many pieces of clothing you’ll need to wash. A Lavandeira is open every day between 6am and midnight.
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A MINHA LAVANDARIA
Photo courtesy of: A Minha Lavandaria
Isn’t it a major bummer when you’re using your last clean pants and the button pops out or the zipper’s teeth get broken? At A Minha Lavandaria, you can get your clothes washed and ironed, but you can also make use of their fixing and sewing services! Besides, they also have a small shop selling laundry items that will surely come in handy if you’re travelling long term. A Minha Lavandaria is open every day between 7am and 2am.
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DODI
If you always brag about how environmentally conscious you are, then DODI will be right up your alley! Whilst using this self-service laundromat, you can rest assured that you’re using eco-friendly detergents and cleaning agents, and consuming as little water and energy as possible. However, DODI is not only good for the planet but it’s also fairly light on your wallet, as you can park within the laundromat’s premises for free, wash your clothes for as little as 4,60€, and then proceed to dry them for 1,50€. While you wait, you can use their free wi-fi, watch some tv and binge-eat on some snacks from their vending machines – whatever helps you pass the time! DODI is open every day between 6am and midnight.
There you have it – you no longer have to fear doing laundry while in Porto! Do you know any other laundromats in the city? Let us know on the comments section!
