A Laundromat is a slow paced, service based business that works best as a community focused venue. Using the Businesses & Hobbies expansion, Sims can charge for access to the space while customers wash clothes, socialise, and spend time on the lot.
This business suits everyday storytelling, neighbourhood builds, and Sims who prefer passive income over constant micromanagement.
Packs Required
Required Packs:
Laundry Day Stuff
Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack
Laundry Day provides the core laundry gameplay, while Businesses & Hobbies allows you to charge entrance fees and operate the laundromat as a functional small business.
Shop Aesthetic and Decor Tips
Shop Aesthetic: Practical, cosy, community focused
Decor Tips:
Neutral tones, tiled floors, benches or seating, vending machines, notice boards, plants, soft lighting
Laundromats work best with open layouts and clear paths between machines and seating areas.
5 In-Game Business Activities
These activities support laundromat gameplay using real in-game interactions.
- Do Laundry
The core function of the business. Sims wash and dry clothes while using the space. - Clean
Keeps the laundromat functional and supports realism during opening hours. - Be Friendly
Encourages social interaction and turns the laundromat into a community space. - Browse the Web
Allows Sims to pass time while waiting for laundry cycles to finish. - Player Choice Activity
Choose one additional activity that fits your save, such as watching TV, reading, listening to music, or another interaction from the activity list.
Extra Info
Using the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, laundromats work well as entry fee businesses rather than traditional retail.
You can charge Sims:
- A one-time entrance fee
- Or an hourly fee while they use the facilities
This allows the laundromat to generate steady, passive income without requiring sales tables or staff-run services.
The lot functions similarly to a community venue, with Sims coming and going naturally while interacting with everyday objects.
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