The term 'LAUNDRY Slide' is a combination of two words, 'LAUNDRY' and 'CHUTE'. A LAUNDRY CHUTE is a vertical opening in a building that allows clothes to be sent from one floor to another. It is commonly used in multi-story buildings, such as apartment complexes, to quickly and easily transport dirty LAUNDRY from the upper floors to the LAUNDRY room on the lower floor. The CHUTE is usually made of metal or plastic and is designed to be easy to use and maintain.