I had the displeasure of using THIS disgusting front loader.

[Marky_Mark]

askolover: all of the TL public machines that I have used in the States in recent years had had Energy Star makeovers.  One machine I used at a hotel filled the tub 3/4 full for the wash, but the rinse was ridiculous: it filled to an extremely low water level and did an agitated rinse at full speed with the clothes all bunched up at the bottom beating the crap out of them.  The Speed Queen commercial TL seemed to have smaller tubs than the domestic version and they all performed the Normal Eco cycle with spray rinse.  I tried paying an extra quarter for the SuperWash option but I couldn't tell the difference.  I also saw suds pouring out of the stand pipe during the spray rinse.

 

I have also used a commercial SQ FL and the wash was extremely short (about 10 minutes) with two rinses.  All at low water level.  And that was after paying the extra quarter for the SuperWash (perhaps without this option they would have only done one rinse...?).  Results were not great really.  Refreshed clothes enough to wear again I guess.

 

The last time I used a launderette in the UK was at least 20 years ago.  At that time, the machines performed a prewash, main wash and 3 rinses all at high water level.  I don't know how they work now -- anyone?

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[DADoES]

 

I guess I've never stayed in an upscale hotel/motel because all of the ones I've been in had coin-op laundry for guests to use.  A few also had laundry bags for professional service.

 

Regards to mold in dishwashers ... I have read a few reports of that on another board I follow.

 

[golittlesport]

Good lord!

One would think management would maintain and clean those machines once in a while! What do their public toilets look like?? I hope you sent that photo with your comments on your stay.

 

[petek]

The motels reviews are a mixed bag,, quite a few comments about dirty rooms, roaches, bed bugs but the staff being nice. 

 

Price doesn't mean a clean hotel room.  A few years back Marketplace on the CBC  here in Canada did an undercover on numerous hotels in Toronto and Vancouver iirc.. some of the most expensive were also some of the most unsanitary... fecal matter all over the place because cleaning staff were using the same rag etc.  Here's a link,, and there's a link somewhere to the actual program if you want to view it.   http://www.cbc.ca/news/dirty-hotels-room-testing-reveals-contamination-still-rampant-1.2101331

http://www.cbc.ca/news/dirty-hotels-room-testing-reveals-contamination-still-rampant-1.2101331

 

[mark_wpduet]

I've never

closed my dishwasher all the way unless I'm actually running a cycle. But it does stay "mostly closed", I just don't latch it closed between washes.

 

[laundromat]

This is so gross. Management should have taken care of this months ago. This commercial washer has a magnetic door piece that,when used right,keeps it open enough to keep this problem from happening. Top loaders do the same thing. You just don't see it unless you remove the cabinet to expose the plastic outer tub full of mildew on its walls. I see it all the time on the WP made dd models.

 

[mayken4now]

Mark, That is correct.  You'd never, and I mean never remove the embedded stain in that grey rubber boot.  Sometime back, Kenmore had a "black" boot.  Anyone dare to guess why?

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Ewwww!

This is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen! Sadly, here we are in 2022 and things will only get worse. Some things never change.

 

[maytag85]

Absolutely horrid and hygienic. This is why machines should really be hardwired for only hot or warm temperature options…unless you like your laundry more dirty after it went through the washer along with allergies on top of that..

Surprised the health department hasn’t gone after people who don’t take care of their machines along with the companies who make these dubious machines that are demanded by consumers who demand dubious quality and designs..

 

[Marky_Mark]

It's been just over 5 years since I originally started this thread after staying at that place.  The memory of that putrid washing machine still haunts me LOL.  

 

[gelaundry4ever]

cold washing

It is no suprise that stupid consumers do everything in cold water and overstuff their machines without sorting them. The so-called "ultrafresh" GE washers will only grow more mold and mildew on them because most consumers don't give a damn and continue to use cold water and cheap detergent. You need heat and water to get clothes clean.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

EPA

I blame the EPA for this cold water washing nonsense! These new machines use more water and electricity than their "outdated" GE filter-flo and others! They leave clothes dirty.
Who washes a full load of laundry in a pint of water? Whoever came up with the idea of washing clothes in cold water and a pint of water should be shot!

 

[gelaundry4ever]

to maytag85

Most consumers don't give a damn about their laundry. They just stuff the machine, use cold water, cheap detergent, then the shortest cycle. Then they complain. I have no compassion for people who stuff their machines without sorting. The gentle care and high efficiency mantra is getting out of control!

 

[pierreandreply4]

gelaundry4ever

in a way i tend to agree with you this set is my current daily driver sometime the load is so big usaly i let the auto sense take care of the water level but sometime i have to set it on heavy duty max fill cycle time 2:19 to make sure the clothes are immerse in water for a true efficient wash

 

[gelaundry4ever]

cold washing

The only time I use cold washing is for darks or delicates which I have none of them. nearly all my clothes are sturdy cottons. my dark ones are the ones that get the cold treatment. Lights get warm and whites get hot with bleach as always. I always use laundry detergent and fabric softener on all of them.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

nothing has changed

Here we are in 2022 and nothing has changed.