FAQ's - Truxillo Washateria

How late are you open?

MONDAY-SUNDAY 6:00am-12am (midnight). LAST WASH at 11:00pm and DOORS AUTO LOCK. Please make sure you are on the right side of the door.

What’s the biggest thing I can wash?

Our largest washer holds 80 lbs of laundry. That’s large enough to wash a several king comforter, dog beds, patio cushions, standard size pillows and and many other things that don’t fit in your home or apartment washer. Because our washers spin so fast, they extract most of the water from these large items so you can take them home and lay them in the sun to finish drying naturally.

What are your prices?

20lb Washer $3.00

40lb Washer $4.50

60lb Washer $6.00

80lb Washer $8.00

Dryer 7 minutes per .25 (quarter)

Where are you located?

We are located at 3007 Truxillo St. Houston, Texas 77004. In the historic Houston Third Ward. Major cross streets are Ennis and Alabama. We are between the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

Are you open on holidays?

YES we are open on ALL holidays including; Christmas, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving. In fact, we are open 366 days during leap year!

Do you have a Lost & Found?

Yes, we have a Lost & Found. Anything that is left in a washer or dryer gets puts in a bag and tagged for identification purposes. We keep it for up to 15 days. Anything not picked up within that timeframe is donated to a local charity. If you believe you lost something at one of our laundromats, please call 713-533-0355.

Do you take credit cards?

Not at the moment but we are upgrading our store to a credit card, card system 1st quarter 2022. As of now our washers and dryers are coin operated.

Do I need to bring my own quarters?

You can certainly bring your own quarters, but we do have change machines that take bills of all sizes up to $20. (You’ll be glad to know our change machines pay better than the slots at the casino!)

Do you offer Dry Cleaning Services?

No, we do not offer Dry Cleaning Services, however, many household items are machine washable these days. Take a second look at those tags — you might be surprised! Check out our Laundry Tips for helpful hints on tough stains.

Can I use soap pods in your washing machines?

Yes, absolutely. Please just make sure to put them in with the clothes and NOT in the Soap Dispenser, or else we’ll have a goopy mess and your clothes won’t get very clean.

Do you have Wi-Fi?

Yes, and it’s FREE!

When is the best time to come?

We recommend you come during the week if you want to avoid the crowds on weekends. The slowest days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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