Visiting the Laundrette in Kuala Lumpur

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People are often amazed with how much (how little) we pack when we vacation. For a three-week vacation or our current journey, we packed about the same amount of clothes and do laundry along the way. Most of the time we wash things ourselves by hand, or use washing machines if available. But if you are in SE Asia, laundry services are fairly inexpensive.

Laundrette

While exploring our Brickfields neighborhood in KL, we found a wonderful little launderette at the local YMCA (yes, right next door to the barbershop!). It is named Silent World and it is owned and run by the Deaf. They do an excellent job and are very appreciative of your business. Both the locals and travelers use their service. They also accept clothing donations (which they wash and sell in the store), and offer some convenience store amenities for purchase (toothpaste, toilet paper, candy, pop, etc).

Hours of business

The Process: They charge by the weight to do your laundry, 4RM ($1.31 CAD) per kg . Bring your dirty clothes in, and place it in the bin on the scale next to the counter. Someone will come check the weight and calculate the price. On the counter is a sign that says TODAY or TOMORROW, advise the person when you would like your clothes back by pointing to the word. This is written on a receipt with the time your clothes will be ready along with the price. You must prepay at this point and write your name on the receipt. Do not loose the receipt as it is required for you to pick up your clothes. And there you have it! Clean clothes!

Picking up our clothes

It was very hard not to want to talk them and thank them for providing you with a service, but thankfully, my niece and nephew were taught baby sign language (and I paid attention), so I knew how to sign thank you :)

So if you are in the area in KL, and need some laundry done (or toothpaste, pop, etc.), please think about supporting Silent World.

~ Christine