Laundromat near Allston.

Looking for a laundromat in Allston?

The Found Sock is the closest fully card-operated laundromat to Allston. We’re about a 6-minute walk from Allston center, right over the Brighton line at 76 Washington Street.

If you live near Harvard Ave, Brighton Ave, Comm Ave, or any of the BU off-campus housing pockets between Pratt Street and Packard’s Corner — we’re the most convenient spot for laundry that isn’t your own building’s basement (and that actually has machines big enough for a comforter).

Why Allston residents come to us

• No quarters needed. Pay with any credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a loyalty card loaded with cash at the kiosk.
• Big washers. 30 lb, 35 lb, and 45 lb machines for comforters, blankets, towel bundles, and the kind of bulky loads building washers can’t handle.
• Start machines from your phone. Download the free FasCard app to see what’s open before you walk over, scan, and start.
• Late hours. Open until 11 PM every day — handy for the BU/BC schedule when you remember at 9 PM you have no clean clothes for tomorrow.
• Free Wi-Fi and seating. Get an hour of work done while your laundry runs. We have stainless steel folding tables and decent power outlets.

Getting here from Allston

• Walking from Harvard Ave + Brighton Ave (Allston center): Head south on Harvard Ave for about 6 minutes. Turn right on Washington Street. We’re a few doors down on the left.
• Walking from BU West Campus / Packard’s Corner: ~12 minutes via Comm Ave then Washington St.
• Driving: Free street parking right out front on Washington St (2-hour limit; plenty of turnover).
• By bus: The 64 and 86 lines stop within a few blocks. Both run frequently throughout the day and evening.
• By T: Closest stop is Packard’s Corner on the B Line, then a 10-12 minute walk.

Tips for Allston students

• A 45 lb washer handles 2–3 weeks of regular laundry in one cycle — much cheaper per pound than weekly small loads.
• Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are our quietest times. Avoid Sunday 11 AM–4 PM (peak hours, the whole neighborhood shows up).
• Tennis balls in the dryer help fluff comforters and pillows so they come out evenly fluffy.
• Move-out week (around September 1) is brutal — comforter washes spike along with everyone else’s last-minute laundry. Come early in the day or wait until Wednesday of that week if you can.

What to know before your first visit

• Bring detergent or buy a single-load pack at the kiosk for a couple of dollars.
• The kiosk takes cash and gives you a loyalty card with 10% cashback on every wash, forever.
• See what to bring for the full checklist.
• See how long it takes so you can plan your visit.

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