Back-to-School = Back-to-Laundry: Tips for Staying on Top of It

As the back-to-school season ramps up in Kingsport, families are adjusting to new schedules, early mornings, after-school activities

and a whole lot more laundry. From school uniforms and sports gear to lunchbox messes and bedding, laundry loads grow fast this time of year. But with the right plan (and the right laundromat), staying on top of it all is totally possible.

At Stone Drive Coin Laundry, we’re here to help you simplify laundry day with large capacity washers, convenient amenities, and a clean, modern facility right here in Kingsport, TN.

12 Back-to-School Laundry Tips for Busy Families

1. Sort laundry before you arrive: Save time by organizing your clothes at home into separate bins for lights, darks, and delicates. That way, you’re ready to load and go when you arrive at our Kingsport laundromat.

2. Use high-capacity washers for bigger loads: Our 60 lb commercial-grade washers make it easy to wash a week’s worth of laundry—uniforms, towels, gym clothes, and sheets—all in one trip.

3. Stick to a weekly laundry schedule: Set a regular laundry day, such as Sunday evening or Wednesday morning, to help avoid falling behind during the busy school week.

4. Bring what you need or grab it here: Pack detergent, dryer sheets, hangers, and laundry bags in a tote for a smooth trip. Forgot something? Our vending machines have soap, supplies, and snacks ready for you.

5. Take advantage of our comfortable facility: Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and plenty of seating while your laundry runs. You can relax, work, or scroll while everything gets clean.

6. Create a laundry checklist for each child: Give kids age-appropriate tasks like gathering clothes, folding, or helping with sorting. A weekly checklist builds responsibility and keeps everyone on track.

7. Pre-treat stains right away: School days can bring messy lunches, art projects, or playground stains. Keep a stain remover stick at home or in your laundry bag to treat spots quickly before they set.

8. Designate a laundry drop zone at home: Set up a central basket where everyone drops their dirty clothes when they get home. It keeps the house organized and laundry flowing smoothly.

9. Wash backpacks and lunch bags regularly: These items can carry crumbs, spills, and germs. Many are machine-washable—check the label and use a gentle cycle in one of our large washers.

10. Label uniforms and gym clothes: Avoid lost or mixed-up items by using permanent labels or tags. Especially helpful when multiple kids wear the same style of uniform.

11. Keep an extra set of essentials clean: Having an extra uniform or go-to outfit ready gives you flexibility when laundry is delayed or unexpected messes happen.

12. Do a quick Sunday reset load: Before the new school week starts, toss in the essentials—favorite outfits, socks, gym clothes, so everyone starts Monday with clean, fresh gear.

    
    

Why Kingsport Families Choose Stone Drive Coin Laundry

We’re proud to be the go-to laundromat for Kingsport families. At Stone Drive Coin Laundry, we combine high-efficiency washers and dryers with flexible payment options (cash or card), helpful amenities, and a spotless facility. Whether you're doing laundry for the whole household or just catching up after a busy week, we’re here to help, one load at a time.

• Visit us at 1700 Pinebrook Dr., Suite 2, Kingsport, TN.

• All machines accept cash or card

• Open 7 days a week from 7:30 AM-12:00 AM

Make Back-to-School Season Easier. Starting with Laundry.

Don't let laundry add to your stress this school year. Stone Drive Coin Laundry makes it simple to stay ahead, save time, and get back to what matters most. Come see why so many Kingsport families trust us with their weekly laundry needs.