Spin Cycle Laundromat

For a laundromat, this place is really nice. The guy that works here is super friendly and held the door open for me when I was struggling with my laundry to the door, and helped me when I had a question about something. The place itself is clean and everything is in working condition. It has a soda machine and a tv for your downtime. Kinda expensive for the washers but I feel like that’s the norm in this area.

I hate going to the laundromat with a passion. For the last four years I have lived in apartments with laundry in the building. Until now that is. Recently I moved to the Winter Hill area to a fabulous 2 bedroom apartment with a great landlord. The only drawback? No laundry in the building. So this morning I dragged myself to the highest rated laundromat in walking distance of new apartment. In this cas it was Spin Cycle.
This place is spotless and by that I mean immaculate. The older gentleman who attends the facilty seems gruff at first glance but he turned out to be quite nice in his own way. He traded me some bills from his own billfold when he noticed the change machine was picking a fight with me and my $ 5.
The prices are pretty standard as far as laundromats go and there are a number of different weighted machines to choose from. This is where I will be coming back moving forward. It is a bit of a hike but it seems worth it to me.

Incredibly clean. I think the attendant was an OCD cleaner because he cleaned non-​stop for an hour. Floors were swept equipment was clean. Reasonably priced facilities. And free wifi!

Totally aggravating and ridiculous experience today.
The first time I went there could not figure out why I spent the double I used to spend in another laundry nearby for drying the clothes.
This time, since I was not so tired, decided to pay more attention and check how wet the clothes were coming out of the washing machine.
It happened that the jeans pants were all super wet. The machine was ²⁄₃ full, therefore it was not too full, so I could not be blamed for it.
I called the man who works there and showed him the pants. He said that was completely normal.
I twisted the jeans using my hands and the water was dripping on the floor from the pants right in front of him.
I asked him if honestly he could say that the machine was doing a proper spin (yes, I did use the word honestly).
He said it was normal and left me talking to myself.
I could just pay the double again for the drying and told him I was not going there again.
Needless to say he did not care at all.
I simply do not understand how this laundry could be voted the best one in such and such year as stated on its back wall.
Totally disappointed and aggravated.

This place is always sparklingly clean, and I have always had great experiences with the staff. There are enough machines of different sizes (which has really saved me some quarters doing one enormous load instead of 2+ normal loads), I have never waited longer than 5min, in fact I’m usually the only one there!

Went here today (Oct 2013) and I have to say, THIS PLACE IS SO CLEAN I WOULD EAT OFF OF ANY OF THERE MACHINES!!!
Parking could be a little tough here. There is a 5-​minute loading spot, all the other ones are $.25 for 15 minutes-​God I hate you Somerville!!! Don’t risk a ticket in the Ville-​they are on top of that in most Ville-​hoods. The intersection is also hella-​busy.
Price wise-​they actually charge $.25 extra to use warm or hot water-​I guess this makes sense. 25 lb washers are $ 2.50 and $ 5 for the 60 lb load machines for cold washes. I didn’t use the driers but I think they are $.25 for 5 minutes.
I also saw a older white man cleaning up and holding the doors open for people (me included YAY!!!) and it was nice to feel like I could communicate with the man if I needed help. I honestly don’t care about race, but I do care about feeling like I could speak with him if necessary and I have had mixed results at my laundry place.
In short, while parking is tricky and the location isn’t easy the cleanliness and the fact that have Wifi and a nice guy holding doors open, I like the place and will return.

I normally really love this laundromat. I gave it 5-​stars before because the proprietor is so nice and he keeps the place really clean. He’s a pleasant person to be around, and it’s pleasant to be in there. He even opens the door when I come in, and when I leave. He is a true gentleman. The washing machines and dryers are great and it is normally a positive experience. It’s a lot cheaper there than the other laundromat I used to go to, which is great. Because of this, it really pains me to change my review because he’s so nice, if it weren’t for my most recent experience, which involved Vinny, when the proprietor wasn’t present. (Based on the proprietor’s strong character, if he was there, I know this would have never happened.)
I went in there to fold my laundry and he had a friend in there with him, with whom he was talking with very loudly. He was being disruptive. He stood in front of the chairs with his friend, where people were sitting and both of them reeked of cigarettes. They really stunk up the place, considering how clean it normally is. Folding my clean laundry while they were 10 feet away from me was disgusting. Vinny was using foul language as well as using the n-​word at least once. I felt very uncomfortable being there and couldn’t wait to leave.
I feel really badly lowering my review, but the fact that Vinny works there lowers it to 2-​stars. If I hadn’t had this bad experience, I would have no complaints at all. Like I said, the proprietor is very kind and respectful and he truly makes it a great place to do your laundry. If it weren’t for Vinny, I’d have kept my review at 5-​stars.

Probably the cleanest laundromat I have ever seen!!! They have somebody who watches and cleans the laundromat during the business hours. The place is spotless!!! The machines are very good and nothing is broken! WOW. To wash and dry your clothes you can be in and out in 1 hr 10 minutes — that’s really fast!!!
It is a little bit more expensive than the other laundromats but as some would say ‘you get what you pay for’ — literally!!! I had a very pleasant experience.

I hate laundry day just like everyone else and a little while ago I used to pack all my stuff in the trunk and go do laundry at the laundromat on Temple st. After they opened Spin Cycle Laundromat I figured that I’d give it a try and also stay close to my house doing laundry. One thing I noticed that they keep this place very clean, all day long there is a guy cleaning after ppl that do laundry. Rates are no more expensive than the other place, and after going a few times you almost feel like home. Maybe it’s a bit too much, but you’ll feel cozy going there. I like going here to do laundry, and I would recommend it to anyone!
P. S. related to stuff left behind after hour in the dryer, I always find my stuff there, the next day.

I hate doing laundry. But I hate it a lot less since I started coming to Spin Cycle this past summer. A friend of mine has been coming here for a while and recommended it to me. Although my previous laundromat is closer to my apartment, I am much happier going a little bit farther to wash my clothes in a space that is clean, bright and uncluttered. Just as others have mentioned, Spin Cycle is extremely clean, the machines are top notch, the prices are reasonable, and the attendants are pleasant and helpful. Every time I’ve been here someone is either cleaning the floor or wiping down the machines. I also love that it’s coin-​op and has a change machine. I always misplace those re-​loadable cards or end up leaving a balance behind when I move. So coin-​op is a big plus to me.
Most recently, I was in this past Sunday — first time doing laundry here on a Sunday — and there was a woman working that I have not seen on weekdays. I was looking at some of my clothes to pre-​treat a few items and she came over and asked if I needed help with the machine. I told her that I didn’t have a question about the machine, but was looking at a couple of stains on my clothes. She immediately offered to take a look if I wanted, and was able to recommend a way to treat the stains. She also gave me a couple of hints to prevent the stains from really setting in before «laundry day.» Very helpful and friendly.
As an aside, I was really surprised by the negative review. Kind of shocked, actually. All I can say is that I have never had a problem, the attendants have always been courteous and helpful, and I’ve never witnessed any issues in the 6+ months I’ve been coming here. I am extremely pleased with both the attendants and the machines, and wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to a friend.
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July Update — Given the hot, humid weather lately, I wanted to update my original review with two words: AIR CONDITIONING! They have central A/​C and are still 5-​stars in my book.

These guys are the most miserable pricks alive. The door displays their hours in huge numbers as being 7AM-​10PM DAILY, yet when we returned at 9:30 last night to retrieve our clothes from the dryer the place was dark and locked up. Our dryers had probably ended 30 mins before that, we were just delayed on getting back to pick them up. OK, we thought, no big deal.
But then, upon return the next morning, we were greeted by the dickheaded owner basically yelling at us that it’s not his job to babysit our clothes while we’re gone. Well, I’m sorry bub, as shitty as it sounds, when your door says you’re open from 7AM-​10PM DAILY then it most certainly is your JOB to be open! Not only that, but I don’t need that stress in my life. It’s not our fault you hate your life, your job and your customers.
Additionally, during an earlier visit to this place I overheard the old bastard speaking in a very condescending, racist kind of way to an old woman. The tension inside the place became very high as I hurried to leave.
Fuck this place and the ignorant people who run it. It may be clean and have new machines, but there are plenty of other laundromats around that deserve your business much more.

Did my laundry here for the first time Sun night and it is awesome. First off the place is immaculate. The machines are new, plenty of seats and a flat screen TV. I was able to watch some football and get my laundry done. It does not get any better than this! Place also has great prices. Owner’s nephew was working and he was nice, helpful and friendly.

Very clean and impeccably maintained. An employee is always there cleaning constantly. The first time I was there I saw an employee take out the trash three times. In 90 mins, three times. It also may be the only laundromat where I have avoided cringing when a sock falls on the way to the dryer, largely because they sweep constantly. Prices are comparable if not cheaper than other local places, and machines are also very well maintained. The only downside is the lack of a sink to hand wash or pretreat anything but it just takes a little extra planning.

The place is small, clean, and has friendly staff members. GO WASH YOUR DIRTY CLOTHES NOW, YOU FILTHY ANIMAL.

Hands down, the best laundry mat I’ve been to. The place is great.
The guy that runs the place is a pro. It’s super clean, with enough seats and machines that you shouldn’t have to wait at all.
I read some of the other reviews before I went over and I agree with each one. I kept the cleanliness in mind as I walked in to get some laundry done and I was just blown away. He keeps the place clean like a surgeon would an operating table. I was impressed.

Spotless! I don’t have to worry about dropping clean clothes on the floor when taking them out of the dryer — you could eat off the floor in this place. I don’t know when it opened (started going here in September ’10), but everything looks brand new. The owners/​employees (I’ve seen two men who work here, both very polite) are continually cleaning the place: wiping out the insides of washers and dryers, sweeping and using a hand vac on the floors, spraying and wiping the counters used for folding clothes… the place is immaculate.
The prices are very reasonable, and they have the super sized washing machines (up to 50 lbs, I think) that are also very quick. And the dryers are nice and big too, so your clothes have plenty of room to tumble and don’t get wrinkled.
The change machine is also new and works every time — even with older, crumpled bills. As other reviewers have mentioned, they have a nice TV and A/​C. I’ve also never had to wait for machines, as this place doesn’t get too busy. The only possible downside to this place is that it can be tough to find parking, especially if you need to use a meter. But for Somerville residents, there’s permit parking around — you just might need to walk a little bit.
Definitely the nicest laundromat I’ve ever been in!

My wife and I just moved to the area about a week ago and needed to do laundry desperately (yes we actually moved dirty laundry to the new place). This place is right down the street from us, so we decided to check it out
The washers and dryers are top notch. They are large, energy efficient, clean and work great. It’s $ 2.50 per wash (this is a great price) and you have several options in terms of temperature and other washing options
The dryers are very efficient as well — you can add a quarter for I believe every 8 minutes of drying time you want. 54 minutes dried a large load very well.
The owner is friendly and is committed to keeping the place clean. He was cleaning up when I was taking my laundry out, was very friendly and said «Thank You» as I walked out the door. This goes a long way in my book
Other pluses are a change machine (perfect for when you forgot to bring all your quarters), LCD TV’s on the wall (I went on Sunday and caught some of the football game while I was switching over the loads), large, very clean folding tables (brand new — looked spotless when I got there) as well as laundry carts to move your laundry from the washer to the dryer and so on
All in all, this place is great. If you live in the area and need to visit a laundromat, look no further than here