Shout it from the rooftops: Those who wish to do laundry will have to go to the bank.
Why? Washboard is out of business.
In a statement/mea culpa/moment of deep realization, founder Caleb Brown cited problems with the company’s payment processor. However:
Nearly 100% of the internet thought Washboard was an absolutely absurd concept. I had a very difficult time convincing people the service was even real but we did have customers that were excited for it. I apologize to those folks but we have decided to shut down Washboard. While I am sad to see it go so quickly, I’m excited to be focusing my energy on something ultimately more worthwhile.
Indeed, Washboard — launched less than two weeks ago — was widely derided.
Vox: “The business is not nearly as unreasonable as the most-mocking skeptics have made it out to be, but the long-term growth prospects here are terrible.”
GQ: “Laundry Startup Delivers $20 of Quarters for $27, Because We’re Out of Problems to Solve.”
Time: “Apparently, it’s not a joke.”
In his farewell, Brown did post a video from a Washboard defender: