Modern Wash

Ask anyone who does their wash in Watauga and Modern Wash comes up fast. The thing people mention first is how clean it stays. One regular put it plainly: it's the cleanest laundromat they've ever been to, with none of that funky machine smell you learn to expect from these places. The machines work, there are usually plenty of open washers and dryers, and folks say it runs quiet even on a busy Sunday. That reputation is well earned, and it shows in how many people keep coming back.

If you've got bulky loads, this is a good spot to know about. The big dryers can handle a full bed set, and the large washers take comforters and blankets without a fight. People with a house full of laundry appreciate having the smaller machines around too for the standard weekly loads. There's usually an attendant on duty, and that makes a real difference here. One person washing a comforter on a crowded Sunday said the attendant kept things moving the whole time, roaming the floor, pointing out empty machines, making change, and keeping the place tidy.

Most folks find the ladies who work here friendly and helpful, especially if it's your first visit and you need a hand figuring out the machines. We'll be honest and say opinions aren't unanimous on the staff, but the overwhelming word around town is that people feel welcome, including if you just need to use a dryer. On payment, keep it in coins. There's a bill exchanger if you need change, plus a snack and drink machine while you wait. The prices have crept up a little as prices do everywhere, but locals still call it good value and one of the better deals in the area compared to the other laundromat in town.

Modern Wash keeps daytime through evening hours, opening early and running into the night. Posted hours have thrown a few people off, so it's smart to call ahead before a late run to make sure someone's there. For a clean, well-kept laundromat in Watauga with machines that do the job, this one earns its regulars.