About Business
Soapy Waters is a leading Car Wash specialist serving the Cedar Rapids, IA, Open ⋅ Closes 9:30 PM area, committed to delivering an exceptional shine for every vehicle. They provide a wide variety of solutions, including Laundromat, and other essential Car Wash tasks for all vehicle types. Boasting a solid 3.4/5 rating from 188 verified reviews, their reputation for excellence precedes them. As a locally-owned business in Cedar Rapids, IA, they are deeply committed to providing honest and reliable Car Wash support to their neighbors. If you are in need of professional Car Wash assistance, we invite you to reach out to them today or visit their location in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Google Reviews
Jo M K
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a year ago
Laundry mat by KFC has really run down. Most of the washers and dryers do not work. No one works in the store anymore. Water always on the floor from broken washers. You can’t ever get ahold of anyone. They still have the dryers that caught fire a while ago, it’s just taped off so you don’t use it. Also you have to empty the lint traps yourself (no they are not locked) and last time I found pills & change in the traps. Both bathrooms have been locked both times I have gone (once during the day on weekday & once on the weekend) Go anywhere but here. Fire hazard waiting to happen, again!
King Kutz
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2 years ago
I went there today to wash and dry my clothes. The dryers barely even worked. I had 10 dryers and I had to put 3 dollars in each dryer only for them NOT TO DRY MY MF CLOTHES. THEN NO STAFF WORKERS WAS EVEN THERE LIKE NO WHERE AROUND. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT THE PLACE TO GO AND I WILL NOT BE RETURNING THERE EVER AGAIN. I HAVE TO COME HOME TO HANG UP MY CLOTHES ON MY BRAND NEW FURNITURE JUST SO MY CLOTHES WONT MELDEW. YALL NEED TO BE SHUTDOWN AND I WILL BE HELPING WITH THAT PROCESS. HOPEFULLY YALL SHUTDOWN PERMANENTLY AND SOON. I WILL BE ON TOP OF THAT SINCE YALL MECHINES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AND BECAUSE NO STAFF IS THERE
Nikki L.
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a year ago
Went to do laundry today, I was able to get quarters out in the beginning. Did 2 loads of laundry needed more quarters to dry my clothes and all 3 quarter machines were no longer working and the light was not on any of them. I now have to take my wet clothes to another place to dry. This place is awful! Between all the machines that are broken and not being able to finish what I came to do is ridiculous. Definitely will not be back.
Gregory Fox Douglas (Greg)
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Edited a year ago
Soapy Waters has recently changed management, which presents an opportunity for improvement. The washing machines have been updated, offering a better experience for customers. However, the dryers are older, and many are currently out of order. I appreciate the convenience of this location, but I hope management considers repairing or replacing the dryers soon. This was a reliable place for laundry in the past, and with a few enhancements, it can regain that reputation. I'm optimistic that the new management will focus on effectively making this establishment a great spot to wash and dry clothes.
Johnny B. Good
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a year ago
Most of the dryers are broken and have been for a VERY long time. Everytime another goes down, it just gets tagged out of order. I think there's like 6 functioning dryers out of 40? Washing machines are fine and there's a lot of them.
Brandon Ronk
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Edited a year ago
I've been coming here for about 10 years. Ever since the fire, the place has decided immeasurably. Each visit, more and more machines are out of order, at this point it's easier to count the number working dryers. And with fewer working machines, they've been increasing the price of the ones that work. Today is the last time I will use this location and I suggest you do not start. Notice the stock answer about fixing things. Stopped by today to see if things were improved. Nope. Only about 8 of the 30 something dryers functional. Worthless ownership.
Emily Manweiler
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a year ago
I got locked inside the laundromat. Even though on the door it says doors lock at 9:30 open from 7-11. There’s a ton of dryers out of order. All bathrooms have locks on them so you can not use them. I had maybe 5 articles of clothing drying for 45 mins on high and my clothes weren’t even close to being dry. If I could give this place 0 stars I would.
Raelinn Ritze
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Edited a year ago
Horrible! The place is a mess!!!! It suffered a fire well over a year ago, and they haven't repaired anything. Good chance you will lose money in the machines and will have to wait for one of the maybe 10 dryers that sorta work. Also, you should use the machines at your own risk due to the dryers either not heating up, doors dont stay closed, they dry so hot it literally melts your items or they are taped off because they dont work.
Skit
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a year ago
The washing machine was great. 6 bucks 23 minutes and boom. Clothes clean. Finding a dryer? Impossible. OVER HALF are broken. People allowed to leave their crap in dryers for over 30 minutes. Floors aren't kept up with. Tables dirty. I won't be coming back. ** spent 30 minutes with my clothes in a dryer. $.25 for 6 minutes. Had to move my clothes to another dryer. Will update if that gets done. Add another 18 minutes Between 1 washer, 1 dryer and folding it took me over 90 minutes. I absolutely will not be coming back
Angela Hoyt
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7 months ago
BEWARE OF THE DRYERS! The dryer my towels were in was not working, so their employee changed over my towels to another dryer while I was gone. That dryer burnt all my towels! I left two messages for the business, and no return call. Super disappointed, and now out $200 in towels. I was a long time customer.
Rael Bruce
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2 years ago
Several dryers were out of service, and one that I had put money in was marked incorrectly as to which one worked and which one didn't. It was the top machine that was actually out of order, not the bottom. Therefore, due to staff not being on-site and the machine not returning my money, I lost the money I intended to use. I will be calling and will update if there is any resolution.
Doug Fall
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a year ago
I legit don't see how this place or any laundromat for that matter can neglect a place to the point where 75% of the dryers are inoperable. How is that even acceptable as an owner? Unless you have a dryer at home do not come here.
Jason Hale
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Edited 10 months ago
I'm from out of town Googled and found this place near Washer didn't spin good Then go to dryers and most of them out of service ! I should have looked around before washing. I will next time I need a coin laundry. No attendant. One dryer not marked took a quarter. The drink machine doesn't work. I do not suggest this place Response to the response from the owner: Other patrons while there told me that place has had broken machines for years. Being a traveler, I wasn't aware or I wouldn't have visited your establishment the first time. And there will not be a second. To many broken machines to believe you
Sydney Early
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a year ago
Bathrooms locked, no attendant, all change machines broken, dirty, most dryers broken, vending machines broken, place is wallpapered in out of service tags. Worthless, just close the place if you are going to ignore the needs of your customers.
Ian Severson
★★★★★
6 months ago
It’s been years since I’ve been to a laundromat, but at this location Tiesha really helped me more than she knows. My dog had to get put to sleep not long before I came in the door and she welcomed me with a smile and even came over to talk for a few minutes in between cleaning and mowing. She didn’t know what kind of morning I was having but she managed to raise my spirits and just listen to what I had to say. She’s one of a kind and I will go to soapy waters every time I need to laundry. Someone give her the biggest raise!
Danielle Teckemeyer
★★★★★
4 months ago
First time visiting, it is very spacious and it was completely dead inside. Very clean it says it's under new management.So, i'm wondering if that's why there's mixed reviews. Because I would continue to return to this place. The pictures that are listed are not updated.
Darrell Wiegand
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a year ago
So it’s $6 a load. We all know how much laundromats cost. Wash is completed in 23 minutes. Do not come on a busy day. 70% of the dryers on the dryer wall do not work! So you have to wait for a spot. People who leave are getting very upset as they were not waiting in line for dryers. Also pray you don’t have to go to the bathroom. Those are locked and closed as well. I get it operating a laundromat that is unattended things happen. I don’t understand why it’s so busy! Instead go to lost sock laundromat on the edge of Marion off of Blair’s ferry. There is a bar next door!
Stephanie Nelson (Aaron)
★★★★★
4 months ago
I always have a great experience here! I love that the dryers do a reverse spin thru out for an extra .50. It is a little pricey but overall a great place to do my bedding when I need too!
Lewis Deane
★★★
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9 months ago
Larger & slightly more expensive machines are in front. Was unstaffed during my visit. Almost half of the dryers were out of service. Sufficiently appointed and clean.
Michelle Szakacs
★★★★★
a month ago
They put new dryers in, whole place looks so much nicer then before. One bad thing is they have a combination lock on the bathroom doors so unless you keep the door ajar it'll lock and can't get back in. With kids that's not good. We had to go over to KFC so my son could use the bathroom.
