5 ways to keep pet hair out of the washing machine
August 9, 2024. If you have a pet that sheds, it’s like having a confetti bomb of hair explode daily! Here are 5 ways to reduce pet hair in the washing machine.
7 reasons to use a laundromat – even if you have a washing machine
Oct 14, 2018. Here at Star Laundromat, we often say – “The world’s most boring chore does not need to be miserable”. Nor does it need to be labour intensive. Here are 7 reasons why using a laundromat makes sense, even if you already have a washing machine.
Bedding for a family of 4, 5, or more? There is a Star Laundromat near you!
Nov 12, 2018. How often do you wash your sheets, pillows and doonas? Weekly, fortnightly, monthly? Less? We spend eight hours a night sleeping, tossing, turning, sweating and shedding layers of skin all over our bedding every night.
Christmas at your place this year? Take your linen to a STAR Laundromat
Dec 10, 2018. Did you put your hand up to host Christmas this year? Did everyone say yes? Do you now have a party of 15 or more coming along? Have you added to your Christmas workload with guests staying too? You have a couple of busy weeks ahead of you and we are here to at least help with the laundry!
Star’s Lifestyle Tips – 9 Free Ways to Reduce Daily Stress
March 20, 2019. A little bit of nervous tension keeps us active, focussed and meeting our needs as well as the needs for those in our care. But if nervous tension becomes stress that is always present and your body does not get a chance to switch off, it will have a physical, emotional, and mental impact.
Star’s Lifestyle Tips – Becoming minimalist and how to stop hoarding clothes
April 12, 2019. Becoming more minimalist in your life is a series of small steps and changing habits that eventually impact the way you make decisions about what you buy, keep and use on a daily basis.
Tips to Stay Warm and Well in Adelaide this Winter
June 14, 2019. Winter is definitely here and in the last few weeks we have battened down the hatches and started the Adelaide version of “hibernation” – basically more time indoors with a few outings to local festivals or the footy!
There is a 24×7 Star Laundromat in Adelaide near you!
July 14, 2019. Our laundromats are throughout Adelaide’s metropolitan suburbs and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For shift workers, early risers and people who like to do gym workouts in the middle of the night!
Why spring cleaning your home improves your wellbeing
Sep 14, 2019. Have you experienced that satisfying “aaaahh” sensation after decluttering or cleaning There are physiological reasons why spring cleaning is not only good for your home but good for your overall sense of wellbeing.
The Star Laundromat near me is a “Great place to drink my milk while I wash my clothes”
Oct 14, 2019. Thinking about using a laundromat, even if you already have a washer and dryer? We wanted to share some of our Google reviews with you so when you are looking for a “laundromat near me”, you will head on over to a Star Laundromat near you!.
How to store your doonas and blankets away until next winter
Nov 15, 2019. Over the winter, dead skins cells, bug debris, oil residue and mildew collect in our bedding. You want to make sure your doonas and blankets are cleaned and fully dried before they get tucked away till next winter.
Here’s how to keep your white sheets nice and white!
Dec 15, 2019. If you enjoy the feeling of slipping between fresh white cotton sheets for a restful night’s sleep, here’s our tips on keeping your white sheets fresh and white for years.
Unity In Our Community – How To Donate To South Australia’s Bushfire Crisis
Jan 10, 2020. Choosing where to donate your dollar is a personal decision. Whatever your cause, we’ve compiled seven ways to donate to the bushfire crisis in your local community as well as in other states.
5 health benefits of drinking coffee
Feb 19, 2020. Coffee drinkers have something to celebrate. The more science looks into whether coffee is good for you or not, the more they’re discovering that coffee is good for you!
Small Business Laundry Service – Fast, Affordable, On Your Way Home
Mar 12, 2020. Are you a small business owner looking for a fast, reliable and affordable laundry service? If you use towels, linen or bedding in your business, our state-of-the-art-machines will have your washing cleaned and dried in less than an hour.
Coronavirus Laundry Tips: Wash regularly and wash with hot water
March 23, 2020. Viruses don’t live past 60C – wash hot and regularly. Everyone is doing their part to prevent the spread of this virus and at Star Laundromat, we are taking precautionary measures to ensure our laundromats remain safe, clean and hygienic.
How often should you wash your clothes? Jeans, jumpers and more…
May 25, 2020. Wondering how often is often enough? Most people have their own rhythms when it comes to how often they wash their clothes, but here are some simple guidelines to maintain good health and hygiene.
Star’s Lifestyle Tips – 7 ways to look after your mental health during changing times
June 17, 2020. During times of uncertainty, humans have an amazing capacity to adapt and evolve. 2020 will be a year to remember, a year in which we experienced significant change. And if we try and hang on too tightly to whatever is already in the process of change, we create more stress and anxiety than the change itself.
How to remove the 7 most common stains
July 20, 2020. Keeping clothes stain free is not always possible. Especially if you have little kids, working in hospitality or trades, or you’re just a little clumsy – we’ve all been there! Here are our tips to get onto the 7 most common stains fast and keep them from wrecking your clothes.
Teach your teenager to do the laundry in 7 simple steps
Aug 18, 2020. Anyone looking after teenagers knows that teaching them to do house chores regularly needs your patient and diligent commitment. Don’t worry about the rolling eyes, the pout or the excuses. Just share this article with your teenage son or daughter.
9 Spring Cleaning tips to freshen up your home
Sep 15, 2020. Thinking about a spring clean but not sure where to start? These 9 spring cleaning tips will help you get motivated and give your home a shine and sparkle. You’ll feel lighter as you declutter, disinfect and discard.
Star’s Lifestyle Tips: It’s Walktober this month! Here are 5 benefits of walking
Oct 16, 2020. It’s Walktober this October, and to celebrate this global day, we researched the benefits of this very simple, accessible AND affordable form of exercise.
5 Tips for Clean, Cashless and Fast Laundry for 5-Star Airbnb Reviews
Nov 24, 2020. The best approach to managing your Airbnb laundry is to keep it simple, clean and fresh. Here are our five tips to help manage your Airbnb sheets and towels, keep them in tip top shape, and save you time and money in laundering.
Health and Wellness Practitioners – get your washing done at a Star Laundromat near you
Jan 10, 2021. Chiropractors, podiatrists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapists. We’ve made it quick and easy as possible to pop into a 24×7 Star Laundromat, get the laundry done and back to the clinic or home to your family.
Hairdressers and barbers – get your washing done at a Star Laundromat near you
Jan 13, 2021. A busy hairdressing or barber salon goes through many towels daily. We’ve made it as easy as possible for you or one of your staff to pop in, get the laundry done and back to the salon quickly. There’s a Star Laundromat near you.
How often should you wash your jeans?
24 Feb, 2021. Scour the internet for how often you should wash your jeans and you will find everything from 2 weeks to 10 years! The less the better, but not too long between wears!
Star’s Lifestyle Tips – 9 reasons why enough water is essential for your health
11 Mar, 2021. On average, a human body is made up of 60% water. Water exists in the blood, muscles and brain. The blood is made up of 90% of water and the brain 75%! That’s why we need to remain well hydrated every day, so that our body can do its work in maintaining our health and wellbeing.
Tips to dry your laundry this winter – indoors and outdoors
Apr 13, 2021. A few simple tricks to make sure your clothes dry properly this winter will avoid that musty aroma that can waft into a room before you do – no one wants that!
11 tips to wash and dry your woollen jumpers, scarves, gloves and beanies this winter
May 14, 2021. Washing your woollen jumpers and accessories is easier than you think. Wool is a natural fibre that is resilient, stain and odour resistant.
Can you wash clothes that say “dry cleaning only”?
Jun 15, 2021. “Firstly, always check the label for washing instructions.” We agree, but more and more labels are saying “dry clean only” which is not necessarily required. Read on for some guidelines.
5 ways to avoid the dreaded laundry pile up
Jul 15, 2021. Avoiding the laundry pile up can be avoided. You’ll spend less time doing the laundry with our 5 tips below, so that you have more time to do the things you really enjoy. Here’s how:
Dedicated Pet Washing Machines now available at Star Laundromats
Aug 12, 2021. Dedicated washing machines for your pet blankets, bedding, pillows and clothing items are now at Star Laundromats! There is one near you.
Don’t like ironing? Follow these tips for wrinkle-free clothes
March 12, 2024. If you’re not a big fan of ironing, you’ll love these tips to keep your clothes as wrinkle free as possible. And it starts with the way you wash and dry.
5 simple mindfulness tips for more harmony every day
Oct 11, 2021. Practising mindfulness will help you to slow your brain down so it can think better, as well as slowing your breath down so that you feel calmer. Here are 5 mindfulness exercises to help you.
11 things you didn’t know you could put in a washing machine
Nov 16, 2021. We’ve put together a list of items you can put in the washing machine that you may not have thought of! You’ll save yourself time and money, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results.
7 laundry tips to make your clothes last forever (or as long as possible)
Dec 7, 2021. Every year Australians buy on average 27kgs of new clothes and throw out 23kgs in the same year! Starting today, you can contribute to lessening the load on the environment by wearing your clothes for longer. To help you, we’ve listed 7 ways to wash your clothes to make them last longer.
Yes, we’re just a laundromat – sharing our customer service values with you
Aug 23, 2022. We know that doing the laundry is not the most exciting job in your day or week. But it’s one of those chores that must get done. Behind the scenes, we work to deliver you a 5-star experience. Our service to our customers is based on these four cornerstone values:
How to care for linen sheets for many years of peaceful slumber
July 31, 2023. Linen sheets are often more expensive than cotton. But if you look after them well, they’ll last longer than cotton, and give you many years of cosy and comfortable sleeps.
5 laundry tips to manage the laundry this holiday season
November 23, 2023. We’ve compiled a list of 5 tips to help you manage the washing these holidays so that you spend the least amount of time in the laundry, and the most amount of time enjoying time out with the family.
13 tips to look after your clothes and bedding this winter
May 16, 2024. Did you know that winter clothes and bedding are a haven for bugs and germs? Hats, gloves, scarves and coats are common winter items that are not washed as often as our other clothes. Here are tips to care for our winter clothes.
Don’t make these 7 most common laundry mistakes
Aug 14, 2019. Learning to avoid common laundry mistakes will keep your clothes and bedding looking good for much longer, and since you have made the investment, you may as well enjoy them for as long as you can.
How to remove oil stains from your clothes
Feb 18, 2019. Most of us have attempted to remove oil stains out of our clothes, whether they come from cooking or from tools in the shed, sometimes successfully and sometimes not. There is no doubt that oil stains are sticky and like to cling to clothing fibres.
Laundry Tips 101 – The Basics to Keep Your Clothes Looking Good
Jan 15, 2019. First impressions do count and if your clothes are looked after, clean and neat, then this goes a long way to giving out the right message. Learning a few simple laundry tips to keep your clothes looking good over time will become second nature eventually.