Laundry tips
Tips for washing what won't fit at home, plus useful guides if you live in or travel around the Costa Brava.
In-house or outsourced hotel laundry: the real numbers
What washing in-house really costs a small hotel: staff hours, energy, breakdowns and the August peak. An honest comparison and when outsourcing pays off.
Read more →Safareig: the Catalan word behind our laundry's name
Safareig is the Catalan word for the old communal washhouse. Here's what it means, how to say it, and why our laundrette in L'Escala carries the name.
Read more →How to wash a rug at home or at the laundrette
An honest guide to washing rugs: which ones can go in the machine, how to prep them, wash them cold and dry them fully to avoid mould and musty smells.
Read more →How to wash trainers in the machine without wrecking them
Which trainers you can put in the washer, how to prep them and why they never go in the dryer. Tricks to make them look like new.
Read more →How to keep linens ready between bookings in a rural guesthouse
Sheets and towels ready from one check-out to the next: how many sets to keep, wash in-house or outsource, and how to survive August.
Read more →How to Remove Tough Stains Without Ruining Your Clothes
Red wine, grease, ink, gum or mould: what to use on each stain, the right temperature, and the mistakes that set stains for good. Quick table included.
Read more →How often to change sheets and towels in a holiday rental
A practical guide for owners of rural houses and holiday apartments: how often to change the bed linen and towels, between stays and during long stays.
Read more →Where to do your laundry if you're touring the Costa Brava by motorhome
If you're travelling the Costa Brava by motorhome or camper van, here's how and where to do your laundry in L'Escala: a self-service launderette open every day, no booking needed.
Read more →How to wash a duvet without ruining it
Temperature, detergent, drying and the mistakes to avoid when washing a down or synthetic duvet — plus when an XL laundrette machine is worth it.
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