Fairfax Launderette

26/09/2025

The weather has been glorious this week. Perfect for drying bedding outdoors. But can we call it an Indian Summer? Find out in this BBC article...

When we have a warm spell of weather in autumn, you will usually hear the term “Indian summer”. But where does this phrase come from?

14/07/2023

Have you herd about this?

Happy Friday all! The elephants have arrived in Southend 🐘🎨 Herd In The City launches TODAY ❤️

📸Photo by Havens Hospices

14/07/2023

Thank you to all of our customers who left us really good reviews on Google. If you would like to leave a review, please use this link:

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10/01/2023

We often have music playing in our launderette while you wait for your wash, but we do ask that you don't get too carried away! 😃

11/02/2022

It's a lovely bright, dry day today. Perfect for air drying your freshly washed duvets from Fairfax Launderette. Make the most it!

01/01/2022

We would like to wish all our customers and friends a very Happy New Year.

08/12/2021

Oh no! Youv'e spilled red wine down your white shirt at the Christmas party. Whats the best way to get it out?

Here are some tips to remove red wine from clothes, but if you are short on time, or don't want to risk damaging your garment, why not hand it over to the experts at Fairfax Launderette!

https://www.thespruce.com/remove-red-wine-stains-from-clothing-1901019

11/11/2021

Us Brits are accustomed to rain and for most things, life goes on as normal. But you are not going to get very far hanging your clothes out to dry in the rain.

Do your drying at Fairfax Launderette.

https://fairfaxlaunderette.co.uk/services/diy-coin-op/

07/09/2021

Do you want to be more environmentally friendly?

Our machines can take larger loads than domestic machines which means less washes, less water and less energy.

Here are some more tips for an environmentally friendly wash:

11/08/2021

Do you recall the scene from American Psycho where he complains the blood stains have not come out of his clothes?

Here are some more iconic launderette moments:

What exactly is it about the laundrette that leads to iconic scenes in movies, TV shows & adverts? We've collated some of the most iconic laundrette moments from the media. Enjoy!

20/07/2021

We are enjoying some lovely weather - perfect for drying your duvets outdoors, but have you ever wondered how drying outdoors works? Take a look at this article: https://www.wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2015/03/06/when-hang-drying-clothes-which-is-faster-indoors-or-outdoors/