For college students, doing laundry isn't just a chore, it's a heck of a lot of trouble to go through for some clean whites that are bound to get dirty in a matter of minutes. You feel like you're wasting quarters on a pair of slacks that'll be covered in jungle juice after the next fraternity party anyways. Luckily, there's one startup that empathizes with the university crowd and wants to lend a helping hand.
This week, Wash Cycle Laundry is offering free laundry services as a back to school perk for D.C. college students, teachers and residents. The sustainable laundry and dry cleaning company that delivers by bicycle will be picking up your smelly clothes at three local universities during the following times:
- Wednesday, September 3
George Washington University from 12-2 p.m. at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro on 23rd and I Street NW
- Thursday, September 4
Howard University from 12-2 p.m. behind the residence halls at 4th and Bryant Street NW
- Friday, September 5
Georgetown University from 12-2 p.m. at the front gate/Healy Hall just west of 37th and O Street NW
Wash Cycle Laundry invites anyone to bring their laundry to fill its bright orange delivery vehicle during the specified hours. All items dropped off will be washed, folded and then returned by bicycle to the location of your choice on the following business day.
So if you don't want to have to suffer through your first (or second) week of school with filthy clothes, take advantage of Wash Cycle Laundry's offer – It's worth it. The deal lasts for a limited time only, with a wash-and-fold returning to its original cost of $1.60 a pound (with a 10 pound minimum) next week.
