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Bluenose Laundromat
Category: Local Services Dry Cleaning & Laundry Dry Cleaning & Laundry [Edit]
2198 Windsor StHalifax, NS B3K 5B8
(902) 422-7098
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
9 reviews for Bluenose Laundromat
9 reviews in English
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Review from Adam B.
Halifax, NS
1/5/2010
When my washer/dryer was stuck in a hostage crisis I needed a laundromat to clean my clothes. I had heard a lot of great things about this place so I decided to check it out.
I have not been to a lot of laundromats, but after going to this place, I don't think I'd want to check another one out. Nobody could be as helpful as these people.
The man who was working while I was here was very friendly and seemed interested in my story of washer/dryer woe. We had a great chat and he was happy to help in any way he could. He kept tabs of prices and receipts for me to give my landlord (who was also being a great guy and covering the charges while the washer/dryer was out of commission) and helped me carry my endless bags of clothing to the car after they were done.
He went the extra mile for me and he didn't have to. For that, I will always recommend the Bluenose Laundromat above all others. If you're starting to look like Pigpen from the Peanuts comics, then this is the place to go! -
Review from Adam S.
3/25/2011 6 Check-ins Here
There are many housekeeping chores that I actually enjoy completing. Washing the dishes can be very calming. Using a handheld vacuum to suck up some dust? Sadistic fun.
But I will go to great lengths to avoid doing laundry. I don't know why. It's not a particularly taxing chore and the end result is (usually) a stack of warm, fresh clothes. But if I have to wear a 14 year old Indigo Girls t-shirt to school in order to squeeze one more day out of my laundry cycle, I will do it without hesitation.
It is with that extended disclaimer that I say that, most of the times I've been to the Bluenose Laundromat, it has been to drop off a load of laundry for cleaning service. Later that day (or the next morning, if I've been putting my laundry off for a particularly long time), I pick up my freshly laundered garments and gasp in amazement at how neatly they've been folded into my laundry bag.
Really and truly, I love this place. The drop-off service is not ridiculously expensive (I think it's less than $10 for a couple normal loads of laundry) and they've never destroyed any of my gay man sweaters, which is more than I can say for my own clothes-washing capabilities.
I have been in a few times to use the facilities to wash my own clothes and it's always been pleasant enough. There are plenty of machines, so I doubt that's an issue for many. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. My only wish is that they'd install their own WiFi, though you can usually jump on to the WiFi from the restaurant next door. More seating would be nice, too, though space may prevent this.
All in all, highly recommended laundromat.
And, god bless them, they've never even mentioned the fact that I have a pair of Tonka Truck boxer briefs in fire engine red. -
Review from Mike B.
4/2/2011 8 Check-ins Here
I hate doing laundry. The apartment I live in now is the first place I've lived in which I had to travel to do laundry and that fact makes me want to do it less because I have to leave my apartment and put aside time each week in order to do that.
When I *must* do laundry, I go to the Bluenose Laundromat. I'll admit I haven't been to many laundromats in my day but of the ones I have visited, I think this one is the most efficient. There are many washing machines and almost as many dryers. Washing is a standard $1.75, which apparently is slightly less than other places, while drying is 25cents for 4 minutes. Now, allow me to explain. The first time I saw that, I was shocked because I'm used to drying clothes to take nearly an hour. I thought to myself, there's no way I'm paying $3 for 48 minutes of drying time for every load of clothes I wash. Nope! Most times, four or five quarters is all I need for these huge industrial dryers to fully dry my load of clothes. I can be in and out of here in about an hour and a few extra minutes.
Feeling lazy? Drop-off service is available too. For about $7 (I think), you can have a garbage bag-sized load of laundry washed, dried and folded and ready for pick-up. Being as cheap as I am though, I typically just go for the job myself at about $3 a load.
My only qualm is the lack of seating. There are only 7 or 8 chairs in the entire place and I consider laundry time to double over as reading time so if I can't find a seat, I can't read. Hence my note-to-self to avoid this place on Sunday afternoons. -
Review from Blake H.
Halifax, NS
5/30/2011
I hate to shorthand this, but all the good things people said here about the bluenose are true. And they have wi-fi now. AND the Good Food Emporium is moving in next door where G&L's used to be!
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Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
7/17/2010
Year ago I used to use the Bluenose Laundromat when I lived in a near by flat. I liked being able to drop off my clothes and go back. If you choose to stay, which I did on occasion, they usually have a TV to watch.
This is a laundromat that has been here for a long time and has a great reputation.Listed in: Local Services :)
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Review from Brittney K.
Halifax, NS
11/14/2010 1 Check-in Here
Had to stop by today, since my old washer is starting to bite the dust...
I was impressed with this place- and judging by the sheer number of people at Bluenose, clearly I wasn't the only one!
The place is quite spacious (especially compared to the "laundromats" I used to use when I lived in Rez at university: THOSE were small!), and the facilities are clean and well-maintained.
There are a lot of laundry combos here, so there isn't any awkward waiting for equipment. You can bring your own suds, but I just bought a package at Bluenose- largely because I forgot mine, but also it just seems to smell "fresher" than the stuff I buy at Shoppers.
Prices are standard as with any other coin-op laundromat (though I'm not certain if you have to pay extra if their staff launders your clothes- I did "self-serve" this time around). Waiting for laundry here isn't a chore; there are tvs you can watch, and the people who work here and come for laundry serveices all tend to be friendly, so time passes quickly.
As my washer's days appear to be numbered, I expect that I will be heading to the laundromat often-and based on the service here, it's very likely I'll be returning here. -
Review from Ang M.
Halifax, NS
11/10/2009
I haven't been in here since I moved out of the neighbourhood, but I have to give a big shout out to the folks at the Bluenose because they made my life so much easier for many years. At first. I used to go there to do my own laundry every week. The owners were always very nice.
Eventually, when I started doing a little better financially, I graduated to drop-off, and they would wash, dry and fold my entire laundry every week. What a pleasure that was, and what a great job they always did. Never lost a thing, never shrank a thing. And they always had a big smile, no matter now many hours they had been working (and it seemed like a lot). Super nice people. -
Review from Lacey H.
5/27/2010 1 photo
I've never needed to use a laundromat in Halifax. What does seem like a positive strikes me as unfortunate when I hear of friends heading to the Bluenose for some laundry socials. It's this great platform to relax, read a book, watch TV, or chat with a fellow clothes washer.
I've been in here on a few occasions, specifically to accompany friends doing their chores. I love the little boxes of soap, probably the best part of any laundromat. However, the service here even outweighs the adorable mini detergents, as this place has a homey vibe ripe with great customer service and quality machines.
If you don't want to stick around, you can pay the fee to have the Bluenose folks do your laundry for you. But if you're like me, you'll probably prefer to attend to your own garments. This place is the tops and if I'm ever in need of washing machines in this city, this will definitely be my destination of choice. -
Review from Annette J.
Halifax, NS
10/14/2011
Best choice and a good Price $1,75 for a Wash. Very friendly and helpfuly People.
