Arcata Speed Wash

Emily was so friendly and gave super insightful info. Really appreciate good customer service and…read moregreat communication.

Very disappointed with the customer service here. A few months ago, we had a fire in our home, so…read morewe've been relying on this laundromat for our laundry needs. Unfortunately, every visit has been frustrating because the employees consistently come across as uninterested, unhelpful, and like they don't want to be there. On my most recent visit, I told an employee that I wanted to pay for transfer service because I had my two young kids with me and didn't want to have to come back. Instead of explaining the process or telling me what I needed to do next, she provided no guidance at all. It felt like helping customers was an inconvenience. Their transfer service only covers six loads, but I had seven she said they would charge me $2 extra which I said was fine. Because many of the machines were already full, I had to use several smaller washers, which made the situation even more complicated. A little communication and customer service would have gone a long way. My husband usually handles the laundry, and he has complained about the same issues multiple times, so this isn't an isolated experience. We have tried giving this place multiple chances, but after repeated poor customer service, we won't be coming back. Management should consider hiring employees who are willing to help customers and take pride in their work.

East Side Laundromat

3.6

(7 reviews)

Small but fairly squared away little laundromat that was perfect for us on our road trip through…read moreArcata. Everything takes quarters, there are two change machines and it was $3.50 for a top loader and. 25¢ for each 4 minutes of dry time. My load took 24 minutes to dry on high so that is about a buck fifty. There is soap available in a machine and areas to fold. Everything worked and the clothes came out clean.

The owner is the rudest, most miserable person I have ever had the misfortune of meeting. My…read morewashing machine was slightly overfilled, and when I came back, he had opened it and told me I needed to split the load. I understood the first time he explained the issue, but he kept coming back repeatedly, becoming more aggressive and yelling at me. Rather than continue dealing with his behavior, I took my wet laundry somewhere else to dry because I didn't want to support a business that treats customers this way. To make matters worse, I was already under a great deal of stress because I had just experienced a death in my family and was trying to get home as quickly as possible. Instead of showing even a little understanding or professionalism, the owner chose to be confrontational. This was my first visit, and it will absolutely be my last. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place if at all possible.

Westwood Laundromat

2.0

I pulled my car up to see what the prices were compared to back at my apartment. Before I even got…read moreinto the building this guy (who i am assuming is the owner) asks me if I have my laundry with me. I am empty handed so of course I say no, and am immediently blown away by his aggressive and foreword tone. Stunned, he tells me to get out like I just vandalized his washing machine or something and that "no laundry, no change". I totally agree with that sentiment, but he was so aggressive and rude, and it was so out of nowhere that I couldn't even say a word, much less "I'm checking how much it is a load, and my laundry is in my car". I know he probably gets alot of weirdos coming in but talking so brashly to a stranger and not even allowing for them to say a word before yelling at them to "GET OUT", was not what I was expecting of my morning. I left silently, having said only one word, feeling distraught and defeated. Please avoid this place, there are better locations to do your laundry like Emerald City or just avoid this dude if you can.

my laundry had just gotten done in the dryer and when i pulled up a man was trying to steal my…read morethings ! i was defensive as anyone would be but even the owner was not on my side and said it was a mistake ? there is no way it was. i've learned not to ever leave it unattended from now on but i still think theft should be prevented by management.

Suds & Duds Laundromat

4.0

(53 reviews)

I just moved to the area from Eureka and I walked in at 6:55 PM and was immediately told she she…read morecloses exactly at 8 PM. I said I apologize. Do I not need to start washing? The young lady replied oh no I'm just letting you know I close exactly at 8 o'clock. So it'd be best to start washing I said I am sorry I'm new to the area, I didn't know, can I get change? She replied cheerfully, yes but it was just seemed..... condescending. I will be going to the other laundromat. The place was clean. Washers were decent but dryers don't completely dry after 20 minutes, FYI. I would've put more quarters in but she closes exactly at 8 o'clock so the time I had to dry was five minutes till eight.

My first time calling a laundromat great - from the minute I walked in, Kim, the attendant was…read morecheerful, helpful and pleasant. Just enough so that I didn't feel lost or unsure (lots of machines, sizes, loading, services), or rushed. Welcming, friendly and warm atmosphere and the facilities were spotless, tidy and in good working order. Thanks again, Kim!

M O M's Laundromat

2.2

(22 reviews)

I had stopped coming to the laundromat for a long time because it was had gone downhill but today I…read morecame in here at a necessity and found that it is way better than it used to be it is a lot cleaner a lot better machines dryers all work the owner has really taken some time to correct any of the past things that were wrong with it and people that were wrong with it and I would recommend it now for sure I give it five stars

Stopped to was the dog bed while my husband had PT. What a dirty ran down place 9 out of 19 washers…read moreout of order about the same on the dryers. Says there's an attendant on duty never seen one. My

Lighthouse Plaza

4.1

(12 reviews)

The course is fun. The convenience store has fun things for…read morethe kids. The price is affordable The owners are really making an effort.

The photos are a total catfish. This location is falling apart. Extremely misleading photos. This…read moreplace is well past its prime and desperately needs a remodel--there are even large sections of missing turf on the floor.

Burre Center Launderette & Dry Cleaning

2.5

(32 reviews)

I eat in my car for 15 minutes while my clothes were dying and Iwhen I went back inside, all of my…read moreclothes were gone. Stolen. There are 7 cameras and they refused to help me at all... so I have to assume the cameras are fake or the employee was in on it. Plus over half of their machines are always broken (4 years).

So-so. Staff are sociable and were helpful my first time there. They had cards that you load with…read morecredits. You can do that with a credit card which is a plus to me. I didn't pay attention to whether or not quarters were an option, as I don't like having to get cash, which I rarely carry, and change it to coins. There were a lot of machines, but the size of the place is deceptive because about 1/3 of the washers and 1/2 of the dryers are broken. This meant that even on a day when the place wasn't packed, I still had to watch like a hawk for a dryer because there just aren't enough for everyone. Either way, it's decent for what it is.

Eureka Launderland

2.9

(38 reviews)

Floors were dirty, however the washing machines and dryers were newer and worked well. $7.50 for a…read moredouble load washer and drying was FREE. Attendant was friendly and helpful. A few homeless people in the vicinity, but I guess this is typical downtown Eureka. This laundermat is recommended, but don't drop any of your clothes on the floor, LOL

worst experience ever - besides infrastructure a number of machines do not work but suck in your…read morecoins without offering a re-do function. They keep the mone! There is no one at the place and no one responds to the number provided in the internet! Even one star is too much

McKinleyville Launderette

2.6

(18 reviews)

So after my experience on at the laundromat on Hiller Road, I checked out this place and totally…read moredifferent atmosphere. The lady greeted me and was very helpful on letting me know what time she closes and was flexible. Checked on me and my daughter to see how things were going, very engaging and friendly. I watched her interact with all the customers at the laundromat. Even my daughter said it feels homey in here. If I need to wash I'm going here, their hours are of operation are longer. And that tells me they understand their working community.

Only come here if you're a local tweaker! I moved here a year ago and have been mistreated by the…read moreold white haired lady working there since I started coming in. She's berated me for asking for quarters and insisted I'm stealing them for a different apartment complex (...I live in a home). She chats up the locals in back her whole shift and won't help you if you aren't one of her little friends, who all chain smoke at the front and are equally as rude as she is. The last time I went, most machines were down and I found someone else's gum stuck to my clothing. NEVER AGAIN!

Speedy Suds Laundromat

5.0

(4 reviews)

We stayed a few nights in Eureka at an airbnb. The second night we washed a load of laundry, but…read moreunfortunately when it was done, the dryer didn't work. So, we looked up a nearby laundromat and ended up at Speedy Duds. When we entered, the owner, Jose, greeted us with a warm welcome. After we told him that we were from out of the area and explained why we were there, he offered to pay for the dryer we had selected. We refused to allow him to lose money on us, but ended up chatting with him about our families until our laundry was literally finished drying. In short, Jose is a dedicated owner with his customers' best interests in mind and we recommend everyone to use Speedy Suds Laundromat.

Love this laundromat! The owners are the sweetest. Their grand-opening weekend was so fun! They…read moreoffered free washes all day along with free coffee, donuts, hot dogs. Extremely clean. They have an app you can pay through and see live progress of the washers/dryers. All the machines worked and the counters are sanitized daily. I highly recommend!

Summer Street Laundromat

3.4

This place is a dump and smells of urine. Many machines are out of service and the prices are some…read moreof the highest I have seen for a coin operated laundromat. Don't waste your time or your health going to this pigsty.

This was the cheapest place to wash my load of laundry and drying was cheaper than I thought it…read morewould be. Thank goodness! I didn't get bothered by broken down machines because I wa able to use 1 so regardless if they're not working there's plenty of machines that Do work. I don't invest a ton of time on these kinds of places so anything negative didn't bother me at all, I didn't even know if there was anything negative I thought it was fine

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Lilypop8 ..

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1

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7 years ago

Racist, uncaring workers. An incident happened where a paying customer went to take his laundry out to his car with the use of the basket that is PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE, also repeated by the POLICE THE LADY CALLED that were NOT ON HER SIDE, so you'd think maybe she'd think about what she had done? Terrorizing a customer, pulling HIS PROPERTY away from him, accusing him WRONGFULLY. Sickening. Absolutely sickening. I understand that there may have been theft in the past of the carts, but, as the POLICE REPEATED TO THAT HORRIBLE LADY, they are there for the use of also taking out laundry to customers car. It is NOT OK to harass and take away a cart with someone else's laundry/their property in it while yelling at them horrible things. Absolutely disgusting. Turns out she's like this to other people of color as well. read more

Jaime R.

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3

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7 years ago

The cleanest place I've seen in a long time the first time we were there the laundry attendant Bridget was the best she was so helpful and we just went there for a second time and the guy Cameron was working and he was just as awesome as Bridget the owners of this business hire good people normally I don't write reviews but I just had to this time because after being there for the second time and still receiving the best service in the cleanest laundromat and the coolest town I recommend it!! read more

Martha O.

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2

7 years ago

Great place to do laundry the gentleman there is very helpful he goes out of his way and beyond. He helped us in with our things. Nice place plus free dry is good and quick dry. Would definitely recommend. The restrooms were clean which is a plus . read more

Bella D.

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3

2

8 years ago

It has New owners ,and the attendant she is the sweetest lady , friendly, nicest person , washers are clean , free dryers, it's great! Way better than emerald by far! Super clean ! read more

Oscar G.

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1

0

7 years ago

Normally I don't write reviews because I don't like yelp! But this laundromat was pretty nice, free dry with wash and good tunes playing while I waited. Thumbs up for sure. read more

Game G.

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3

0

3 years ago

seems like this place got review bombed. all my experiences have been good if not great, so I don't understand the unwarranted hate that this place gets. read more

Jess C.

0

1

0

7 years ago

great place attendant Bridget is awsome, just dont go at night when reed is there he is rude. but free dry with wash wifi transfer serivce cant beat it read more

Chad J.

0

2

0

7 years ago

Long time customer; super friendly service and staff. Good cleaning service and a modest price. Shout out to Cameron for being super cool and helpful! read more

Rocky T.

11

2

0

7 years ago

This place is great ! Stopped in to do small load and super nice attendant Bridget !i recommend this laudromat

Jess H.

7

2

0

8 years ago

Awsome place great staff ! Clean machines ! ¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'll go back from now on !

Ethan J.

46

2

4

7 years ago

Best place to do laundry in Arcata Free WiFi Cool atmosphere and a really cool mural outside read more

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3.3

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No attendant on duty. Coin change machine took my $10 bill and gave 3 quarters then said "out of…read moreservice." So it ate $9.25 with no recourse. Called the phone number on the handwritten note that was taped to the window, and no one answered. This place is awful. You're basically on your own with no recourse if a machine breaks or the change machine eats your money. Will never be back here again.

Henderson Center Laundromat

3.1

My credit card was charged twice and I did not even realize until Capital One reached out to me…read morenotifying me. This place is dirty, gross and sketchy.....won't be back. Somehow my laundry felt dirtier afterwards. The guy that sits in the employee room is super creepy as well, just staring the whole time I was there.

First impression: Dirty, trash can over flowing, carpeted floor dirty. Out dated,needs to be…read morepainted. No TV's,no music. Only about 8 chairs to sit in,many customers just standing or waiting in there cars.Many out of service machines I counted 8 washers OOS and a couple of dryers.You have to load money on a card and tap the card to pay. No Quarters or bills excepted on machines. But to buy soap or dryer sheets it only takes quarters!? What the heck! Very cold inside, no heat,everyone was wearing their jackets inside. No attendant present, thankfully other customers helped me figure out how to use the card since instructions were lacking. The dryer only works in 10 min intervals, then you have to re start with your card for another 10 mins! Customers are stuck in a most inhospitable laundry mat,timing your own loads ( thats right,no count down timer for you or others to see when your load is done,but it won't be done you'll have to pay again) running over to tap your card every ten minutes on each dryer you use. If this is your best, this is not the profession for you. You are failing big time. The customers you should be serving deserve so much better.

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4.0

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I just moved to the area from Eureka and I walked in at 6:55 PM and was immediately told she she…read morecloses exactly at 8 PM. I said I apologize. Do I not need to start washing? The young lady replied oh no I'm just letting you know I close exactly at 8 o'clock. So it'd be best to start washing I said I am sorry I'm new to the area, I didn't know, can I get change? She replied cheerfully, yes but it was just seemed..... condescending. I will be going to the other laundromat. The place was clean. Washers were decent but dryers don't completely dry after 20 minutes, FYI. I would've put more quarters in but she closes exactly at 8 o'clock so the time I had to dry was five minutes till eight.

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