How to Use the Laundry at KI Housing and Their Fees
For many international students moving to Stockholm, understanding how shared laundry rooms work can take some time. Unlike many countries where washing machines are located inside apartments, student housing in Sweden often uses communal laundry facilities that must be booked in advance.
If you live at KI Residence Solna, managed by KI Housing, you have access to a modern shared laundry room with digital booking options and automatic detergent systems. However, there are also specific rules, fees, and booking conditions that tenants need to understand before using the facilities.
This guide explains everything you need to know about using the laundry room at KI Residence Solna, including how to book a time slot, how much it costs, and the rules that every tenant should follow.
About the Laundry Room
Laundry room station at Fogdevreten student housing, a shared facility used by residents for washing and drying laundry.
All tenants living at KI Residence Solna have access to a common laundry room located on the entrance floor of the building at Fogdevreten 13.
The laundry room is designed to accommodate many residents and includes:
- 10 bookable laundry groups
- Ironing facilities
- Drying cabinets
- Tumble dryers
- Multiple washing machines
Each laundry group consists of:
| Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Washing Machines | 2 |
| Tumble Dryer | 1 |
| Drying Cabinet | 1 |
When you book a laundry group, you gain access to all equipment assigned to that specific group during your reserved time slot.
Laundry Fees at KI Housing
Unlike some student accommodations where laundry facilities are included in the rent, KI Residence Solna charges tenants for each laundry session.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Laundry Group Booking | 30 SEK per time slot |
The fee is automatically added to your monthly rental invoice.
This means you do not need to pay separately each time you wash your clothes. The charges simply appear on your next rent statement.
Free Detergent Included
One major advantage of the KI Housing laundry room is the automatic detergent system.
The washing machines contain built-in detergent reservoirs filled with liquid detergent.
What This Means
- No need to buy detergent
- No need to add detergent manually
- The machine automatically uses the correct amount
- Reduced risk of overusing detergent
Because of this self-dosing system, tenants should not add their own detergent to the washing machines.
Doing so may damage the machines or affect future users.
How to Book a Laundry Time Slot
Booking a laundry time slot for shared facilities at the student housing
KI Housing provides two ways to book laundry sessions:
| Booking Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Digital Booking Board | Located outside the laundry room |
| Online Booking Portal | Accessible through a web browser |
Both systems connect to the same booking calendar.
Booking Through the Digital Booking Board
The booking board is located outside the laundry room.
Step 1
Hold your electronic key tag against the marked reader on the booking board.
Step 2
Open your personal menu page.
Step 3
Choose one of the available options:
- Book
- Reservations / Cancel
- Reservation Counter
- Log Out
Step 4
Select an available date and time.
The system automatically assigns an available laundry group.
Step 5
Confirm the booking.
Always remember to log out before leaving the booking terminal.
Booking Through the Online Portal
Booking laundry slots through the online portal at Kihousing Tvattbokning Website for easy access to shared housing facilities.
Many students prefer booking laundry sessions online.
Visit:
https://kihousing.tvattbokning.online/
Login Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Username | Apartment or Room Number |
| Initial Password | 0000 |
Examples of room numbers:
2-1001
3-1501:2
Do not enter leading zeros such as:
02-1001
03-1501:2
The first time you log in, the password is:
0000
You can later change the password to a personal code in the portal settings.
How to Book Online
- Log in to the portal.
- Click Book.
- Open the booking calendar.
- Select an available day.
- Choose an available time slot.
- Confirm your booking.
If you experience login problems, KI Housing recommends contacting:
housingservice@ki.se
Understanding the Booking Conditions
Before making a reservation, it is important to understand how the laundry schedule works.
Washing Time
Each booking includes:
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Washing | 2 Hours |
| Drying | 1 Additional Hour |
For example:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19:00–21:00 | Washing |
| 20:00–22:00 | Drying |
Although drying can continue during the extra hour, the washing machines must stop at the official end of the booking period.
Important Rules to Remember
Only One Booking at a Time
Tenants can only hold one future reservation.
If you want to book another time slot, you must first complete or cancel your existing reservation.
Arrive Within 30 Minutes
If you do not start your laundry session within 30 minutes after the booking begins, the reservation is automatically released.
Another tenant may then book and use your laundry group.
Use the Correct Laundry Group
Always double-check your assigned laundry group.
Using the wrong machines may interfere with another tenant’s reservation.
Last Machine Start Time
The final washing cycle must begin at least 45 minutes before the booking period ends.
This rule applies even when using shorter washing programs.
What If a Machine Is Broken?
If a washing machine, dryer, or drying cabinet is not functioning properly, you should submit a maintenance request immediately through the customer portal.
Good News
If a machine problem prevents you from using your booked laundry session:
- Report the problem on the same day.
- The laundry fee will be removed from your account.
This helps ensure tenants are not charged for sessions they could not use because of equipment failures.
Conclusion
The laundry facilities at KI Residence Solna are modern, convenient, and easy to use once you understand the booking system. The automatic detergent feature saves money and reduces hassle, while the digital booking platform makes it easy to reserve laundry times from anywhere.
The most important things to remember are simple:
- Book your slot in advance.
- Arrive within 30 minutes.
- Use the correct laundry group.
- Do not add detergent.
- Report machine problems immediately.
By following these rules, you can avoid extra charges, reduce conflicts with other residents, and make the most of the shared laundry facilities at KI Housing.
