<p>Which boarding schools do NOT offer outsourced laundry service (i.e. the kids have to do their own laundry)?</p>
<p>Depends on the school. There is one at Exeter-- although like most commercial laundry services their work can leave things to be desired–things can be lost and things seem to be over zealously washed from time to time. Still, most kids use it regularly–at least for sheets and the like.</p>
<p>Check in the student handbook at the schools you are considering. it should be mentioned there. If not it is something easily determined at admitted student days.</p>
<p>I am researching schools for S2 to apply to in the future. Doing laundry is NOT a make-or-break factor, just a nice-to-know.</p>
<p>It would be convenient to have a single list of which schools do or don’t offer outsourced service.</p>
<p>Contact E&R directly. [Dry</a> Cleaning Services from E&R Cleaners (2011)](<a href=“http://www.eandrcleaners.com%5DDry”>http://www.eandrcleaners.com)</p>
<p>I suspect most schools offer it, as it costs them nothing, other than a space for pick-up and return.</p>
<p>Schools where kids have to do their own laundry/no outside service is offered:</p>
<p>St. Andrew’s School* </p>
<p>*I think arrangements are made for dry-cleaning on an as needed basis</p>
<p>Doesn’t SAS have a formal dress code? Do kids have to iron their clothes? Or is wrinkle-free optional? I’m being serious.</p>
<p>@GMTplus7: They do have a formal dress code. In terms of how wrinkle-free the kids are on a daily basis, I cannot say.</p>
<p>SAS Dress code indicates that 100% cotton clothing must be pressed. No idea whatsoever whether this is followed in reality.</p>
<p>DS mostly wore the 100% cotton no-iron shirts and pants pretty easily available now.</p>
<p>Exeter has a mandatory Linen charge, so at least the students keep their sheets clean.</p>
<p>Brooks Brothers 100% cotton no-iron dress shirts changed my life (as a frequent flying sales person). No more ironing in hotels!</p>
<p>On the down side, supposedly they use formaldehyde as the no-wrinkle agent. </p>
<p>We are asking DC to do own laundry, which will be a change from home.</p>
<p>Cate School also has no laundry service. It was an interesting learning experience for DS :P</p>
<p>I do my laundry at home.</p>
<p>stargirl, you continue to be a great role model!<br>
My d has been doing her own laundry since third grade. She learned very early that “Mom” is not synonymous with “maid”. (I’d add the smiley face, but believe it or not, I don’t know how. This is my first foray into chat boards)</p>
<p>@cameo43, don’t worry! Before I did laundry I did the dishes, and now somehow I’m stuck with both.</p>
<p>When you see the list of threads, scroll to the bottom where you will find “Smilies On.” Click it and it shows you how to make all the cute faces!</p>
<p>I print-screened and copied it into a word doc so I have it with me whenever I need it. Good luck with your future emoticoning!</p>
<p>Thanks, stargirl! :)<br>
Dishes, too? OK, that’s one chore she avoids at all costs. We’re still working on that one! I don’t suppose bs will help with that, unless students do dish duty as community service. Hmmm… I like that idea! ;)</p>
<p>The pile of dishes in the sink is sky high at the moment… <em>sigh</em></p>
<p>Or is the pile SIGH HIGH??? Haha, get it? :D</p>