Laundry Tips for Apartment Living in Jersey City Heights

Apartment living in Jersey City Heights has a lot going for it, but laundry is rarely one of them. Maybe your building has one washer for everyone, maybe there is no machine at all, or maybe a single load takes over the whole apartment while it dries on a rack. A few simple habits can make laundry day a lot less of a chore.

Pick one laundry day and stick to it

When there is no machine down the hall, laundry piles up quietly until it becomes a weekend project. Choosing one regular day, and doing it all in one trip, keeps the pile small and the week predictable. At Freshwash JC we are open 7 days, from 7am to 9pm, so early mornings before work and evenings after dinner both work.

Sort before you leave home

Sorting at home saves time once you arrive. Keep two bags or baskets, one for lights and one for darks, and add a third for towels and bedding if you have the space. When you get to the laundromat, every bag goes straight into its own machine.

Run your loads side by side

At home, three loads can mean three rounds of waiting. With 43 washers and dryers, you can start everything at once and be done in one visit, instead of spending a whole day going back and forth.

Spend less time drying

Drying is usually the slowest part of laundry, and in a small apartment, a drying rack takes over the living room. Our high-extract machines remove more water before your clothes reach the dryer, which helps them dry faster and saves money on drying.

Leave the detergent at home

Carrying heavy bottles up and down stairs is no fun. Our Soap Bar has a portion-controlled, gentle soap and softener, the same one we use for wash & fold, so you use the right amount every time and keep your hands free for baskets.

Wash in cold water

Cold water protects colors and uses less energy, and it is all most loads need. Every wash at Freshwash JC also sanitizes clothes and machines as the water runs, free every time, so you never have to wonder about the last person's load.

Save the big items for the laundromat

Comforters, winter blankets and bath mats rarely fit in an apartment machine, and they take forever to dry on a rack. Bring them with your regular wash and do them all at once.

Or skip the trip with wash & fold

On weeks when there is simply no time, drop your laundry off with us and we will wash and fold it for you. Wash & fold is $1.45 per lb with a $10 minimum, and it is ready the same day if you drop it off before 5pm. You can pay with cash, card or EBT.

Getting here

Freshwash JC is at 129 Griffith St, Jersey City, NJ 07307. There is convenient street parking right outside on Griffith St, with easy ground-level access for baskets and carts. Our staff are friendly and bilingual, and there is always a complimentary coffee while you wait.

Questions? Call us at (201) 721-5319.