Aguilar, DaisyAnthropology

102Dr. Leanna

Wolfe12/02/10

Going in DirtyComing out Clean

Signs on the wallshelp as guidelinesfor patrons to followwhile they are insideof the facility. Theseare convenientlylocated right next tothe window and theview. The signs in Spanish reveal the large cliental of Hispanics.

There is a conveniently locatedmachine in the back to convert dollar bills to quarters for the coin operated laundry machines.These machines are only allowedto be used by paying customers.

Some of the machines help with the cleaning process. They provide essentials for the process of cleaning your clothes. Although many people come in with their own supplies, buying their supplies right from the laundramat is still a very popular option.

There are several snacks and drinks for people to buy if they become hungry or thirsty. By looking at what is in the vending machines people seem to enjoy the close proximity of these small fillers and drinks.

The front side of the room has several games for people to entertain themselves while they wait for their clothes to wash and dry. It is also right next to the front window which also helps promote business by showing people have fun while they are working. It is also a place where the kids can hang out while there parents clean the clothes. There are a few tables and chairs for people to just sit and rest.

There is a bathroom located next to a supply closet and the office.People have the comfort of having a restroom at their disposal. This is a privilege granted only to paying customers.

One of the most importantthings in the room are thecarts especially made forclothes. These helptransport the customersclothing all throughout theplace. These carts are usedby almost all the customersfor convenient transportation.These are a must have at thelaundry room.

The laundromat offers a variety ofsizes for any kind of washing need from small, medium, to large loads.The various sizes help serve the large variety of clients that come infrom large families to single people.

A couple of walls are filled almostentirely of dryers which allowpeople to use several at a timewithout having to over fill any. This helps prevent peoples clothes from significantly wrinkling which is always a plus since it means less work on the ironing board.

After the clothes is washed and dried people use the tables to fold and sort their clothes. When not in use the tables are to be left clear from any clutter, which most people seem to follow as a common courtesy to the next person.