What fits in the large washing machine?
The 18 kg drum is more than twice the size of a normal washing machine. That pays off for anything that needs lots of room to get properly clean:
| What | Tip |
|---|---|
| Curtains and net curtains | Remove hooks and rings, wash at 30 or 40 °C, then hang them up damp so they smooth out |
| Winter jackets and parkas | Close zips and Velcro, turn inside out, follow the label |
| Sleeping bags | Put in open and loose, dry thoroughly |
| Mattress covers and toppers | Removable covers only, toppers as per the label |
| Sofa and upholstery covers, patio cushion covers | Take covers off first, don't wash foam cores |
| Big family laundry | One XXL machine instead of two normal ones, if everything is washed at the same temperature |
There is a separate guide for duvets and down quilts: Washing duvets at the laundromat Ludwigsburg.
Why not at home?
A bulky item soaks up water and needs room to move in the drum. In a machine that is too small it gets squashed: water doesn't reach everywhere, the result is patchy, and the machine struggles when spinning. In the 18 kg drum the same item lies loosely and is washed evenly. And instead of hanging on the balcony for days, it is usually dry in under an hour in the large dryer.
Home washing machines usually hold much less than the 18 kg drum at the laundromat. That's enough for everyday laundry, but not for a winter parka, a thick sleeping bag or floor-length curtains. Instead of buying a large washing machine that mostly runs half empty, you use one at the laundromat Ludwigsburg exactly when you need it.
What does XXL laundry cost?
An example: two winter jackets and a sleeping bag together in one XXL machine, then 50 minutes of drying. That makes €13.50 plus €7.50, so €21.00. With the discount card you pay from €15.70.
For comparison: the same items spread across two 8 kg machines would come to €10.00, but they wouldn't have enough room there. For bulky XXL laundry the large washing machine is therefore the better choice, whereas for normal laundry two small ones are often better.
How it works at the laundromat
- Pick one of the three XXL machines and load it loosely, don't stuff it.
- Add detergent (your own or from the terminal for €0.70).
- At the payment terminal choose the machine number and programme, pay, then press start on the machine.
- After about 35 minutes move everything into one of the 20 kg dryers and book the running time in 10-minute steps.
Common mistakes with XXL laundry
- Filling the large drum to the top: even 18 kg needs air. Bulky items should be able to move in the water.
- Washing curtains with their hooks: metal and plastic hooks snag in the fabric and can scratch the drum.
- Drying the sleeping bag too briefly: fillings like to stay damp inside. Better add 10 minutes until it feels evenly dry all over.
- Upholstery covers with foam: only the removed covers go in the machine, not the core.
Keep these points in mind and every XXL load comes out evenly clean, whether it's curtains, a parka or a mattress cover.
What must not go in the machine
Please no rigid rugs (e.g. with a firm rubber backing) and no foam cores: they don't move in the drum and can damage the machine. Flexible rugs that can be folded are allowed. Also not allowed: pet blankets from dogs or horses (allergy sufferers wash after you), shoes, dyeing, work clothes soiled with oil or petrol, and cleaning rags. If in doubt, just call: +49 711 96893785.
With the big laundry bag to Stuttgarter Straße
By car you can park right outside on Stuttgarter Straße or, if that is full, at the Agentur für Arbeit (approx. 50 m) and at Karlsplatz (approx. 140 m). By bus 421 or 533 you get off at Karlsplatz. We're open Monday to Saturday from 6 am to 10 pm, no appointment. Directions & parking
XXL washing machine near me: for Ludwigsburg and the surrounding area
If you're searching for an "XXL washing machine near me" or a "laundromat with a large washing machine", the laundromat Ludwigsburg has three of them. The Wash&Go laundromat is in the town centre, right next to the Friedenskirche on Karlsplatz and opposite the Residential Palace.
It's worth the trip from the surrounding area too: from Kornwestheim with the S4 or S5 in 3 minutes to Ludwigsburg station, from Bietigheim-Bissingen with the S5 in 9 minutes, from Freiberg am Neckar with the S4 in 5 minutes. With a big laundry bag the car is usually more convenient, and you park right outside the door.