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FAQ

Laundry questions, answered

Everything people ask us about prices, collection, home laundry, dry cleaning and business linen in London.

General

Is there a laundry service near me in London?

If you are anywhere in London's 33 boroughs, yes. We collect from your door, so the nearest laundry is the one that comes to you. Find your borough on our areas page.

What is the difference between wash & fold and dry cleaning?

Wash & fold is for everyday clothes, towels and bedding that can go in water: washed, dried and folded. Dry cleaning cleans with solvents instead of water, for suits, wool coats, silk and anything labelled dry clean only.

Do you do commercial laundry for businesses?

Yes: short-let and Airbnb linen, hotel and guest-house linen, restaurant and café textiles, gym towels, and spa and salon linen, on a regular collection.

How should I get my laundry ready?

Empty the pockets, put delicates in a separate bag with a note, and point out any stains and what caused them. That is all.

Which parts of London do you cover?

All 33 London boroughs, from the City out to Havering and Hillingdon. Tell us your postcode when you ask for a quote.

Do you work with businesses and homes?

Both. Airbnb hosts, hotels, restaurants, cafés, gyms, spas and salons on a regular round, and households whenever they need us.

How do prices work?

Home laundry is priced by weight or by the item, and business linen by the item, all listed on our prices page. Large or regular business volumes get a quote.

Do I need a contract?

No long contract to start. Try a few collections and keep going if it works for you.

What if something is damaged or lost?

Tell us straight away. Every business bag is counted in and out, and we will put it right.

Prices & payment

How are your prices worked out?

Everyday washing is priced by weight, and shirts, dry cleaning, duvets and business linen by the item. Curtains are priced by the square metre. Every price is on our prices page.

Is collection and delivery free?

Yes, on orders of £50 or more, anywhere in London's 33 boroughs. Smaller orders pay a delivery charge of [to confirm: delivery charge on smaller orders].

Do your prices include VAT?

Home prices include VAT. Business prices are shown without VAT.

Is there a minimum order?

For homes the minimum order is [to confirm: home minimum order]. For businesses the minimum per collection is [to confirm: business minimum per collection].

Can I get it back faster?

Yes, ask for express when you book. Express service: [to confirm: express price].

Home laundry

Do I have to be in for pickup?

Tell us where to collect from and where to leave it. A concierge, neighbour or porter is fine.

Can you wash delicates?

Yes. Point them out when you book and we will follow the care label.

How much is wash and fold in London?Wash & fold

Our wash and fold is £18.50 for up to 6 kg, then £3.00 for each extra kilo, including VAT. A 6 kg bag is roughly a week of washing for one person.

Is there a laundry pickup service near me?Wash & fold

Anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs, yes. We collect from your door, concierge or neighbour, so you never need a launderette nearby.

What can go in a wash and fold bag?Wash & fold

Everyday clothes, underwear, socks, gym kit, children’s clothes and towels. Anything dry-clean only, or that needs ironing, should go in a separate bag with a note.

Is delivery free?Wash & fold

Collection and delivery are free on orders of £50 or more. Smaller orders pay [to confirm: delivery charge on smaller orders].

How long does wash and fold take?Wash & fold

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time]. Ask for express if you need it back sooner: [to confirm: express price].

Do you separate colours?Wash & fold

Yes. Lights, darks and delicates are sorted and washed apart, at the temperature the care labels allow.

Do you mix my clothes with other people's?Wash & fold

No. Every order is washed on its own.

Can you use my own detergent or a non-bio one?Wash & fold

Tell us when you book and we will do our best to follow it.

How much does an ironing service cost in London?Ironing

Ironing only is £1.80 an item, and £2.00 for a shirt, including VAT. Washed and pressed shirts are £3.00 each.

Is there an ironing service near me?Ironing

If you live anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs, we collect your ironing from the door and bring it back pressed, so no local shop is needed.

Do I have to wash items before sending them for ironing?Ironing

No. Send them clean for ironing only, or let us wash them first; mark the bag so we know which.

Will my clothes come back on hangers?Ironing

Shirts, dresses and trousers come back on hangers. Bed linen comes back pressed and folded.

Can you iron delicate fabrics?Ironing

Yes. We press each fabric at the heat its care label allows, from cotton to linen and viscose, and ask before pressing anything that looks at risk.

How quickly is ironing returned?Ironing

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time].

Can I send ironing only, already washed?Ironing

Yes. Mark the bag as ironing only.

Do you iron bed linen?Ironing

Yes, sheets and duvet covers can be pressed and folded.

How much does dry cleaning cost in London?Dry cleaning

A two-piece suit is £16.50, a dress £14.50, a coat £16.95 and trousers £8.50, including VAT. Every item is on our prices page.

Is there a dry cleaner near me that collects?Dry cleaning

Yes, anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs. We collect from your home, office reception or concierge and return it on a hanger, so the nearest dry cleaner is your front door.

What should be dry cleaned rather than washed?Dry cleaning

Anything with a dry-clean-only label, most tailored suits and jackets, wool coats, silk and many evening dresses. If you are unsure, send it and we will check the label first.

Can you remove stains during dry cleaning?Dry cleaning

Point out any stain and what caused it. We treat it before cleaning; fresh stains come out far more easily than old ones, and we tell you if one will not shift.

How long does dry cleaning take?Dry cleaning

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time].

Do you clean down and puffer coats?Dry cleaning

Yes. Down and puffer coats are £26.00 each and are dried slowly so the filling stays even.

Can you clean wedding dresses?Dry cleaning

Ask us with a photo and the label. Some need a specialist and we will tell you honestly.

Do you clean leather and suede?Dry cleaning

Ask us first with a photo, as leather and suede need specialist cleaning.

How much does duvet cleaning cost in London?Bedding & duvets

Synthetic duvets are £21.00 / £26.00 (single / double) and feather duvets £23.00 / £29.00, including VAT. King and super king sizes are on our prices page.

Why not wash a duvet at home?Bedding & duvets

A king-size duvet barely fits a home machine and rarely dries properly on a radiator, which leaves it musty. We wash in large machines and dry it all the way through.

Do you clean pillows?Bedding & duvets

Yes. Synthetic pillows are £10.00 / £14.00 (synthetic / feather).

Is there a duvet cleaning service near me?Bedding & duvets

If you are anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs, we collect your duvets from the door, so there is no need to carry them to a launderette.

Can you wash silk or wool duvets?Bedding & duvets

Some silk and wool duvets need dry cleaning instead. Check the label or send a photo when you book and we will tell you which.

How long does duvet cleaning take?Bedding & duvets

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time]. Duvets need longer drying than everyday washing.

Can you wash a feather duvet?Bedding & duvets

Yes. Feather and down are washed gently and dried long and slow so the filling stays even.

How often should a duvet be washed?Bedding & duvets

Most people wash theirs once or twice a year, and pillows a little more often.

How much does curtain cleaning cost in London?Curtains

Unlined or lined curtains are £9.50 per square metre, thermal or blackout £11.00 and heavy fabrics £12.50, including VAT.

How do I work out the square metres?Curtains

Measure each curtain’s width by its drop in metres and multiply. Two curtains each 1.5 m wide and 2 m long are 6 square metres in total.

Are curtains washed or dry cleaned?Curtains

It depends on the fabric and lining. We check each pair first and choose washing or dry cleaning to avoid shrinking, then tell you which.

Can you clean blackout and thermal curtains?Curtains

Yes. Blackout and thermal linings need gentler handling, which is why they are priced separately.

Is there a curtain cleaning service near me?Curtains

Anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs we collect your curtains from the door once you have taken them down.

How long does curtain cleaning take?Curtains

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time]. Large or heavy curtains can take longer to dry and press.

Do you take curtains down and put them up?Curtains

Not at the moment. Take them down and we collect them from you.

Will my lined curtains shrink?Curtains

We check the label and fabric first and choose washing or dry cleaning to avoid shrinking.

How much does it cost to have shirts washed and ironed?Shirts

A shirt washed and pressed on a hanger is £3.00, or 5 for £14.00, including VAT.

Is there a shirt laundry service near me?Shirts

Anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs, yes: we collect from your home or office reception and return the shirts on hangers.

Do you treat collars and cuffs?Shirts

Yes. Collars and cuffs are treated before every wash, because that is where marks build up.

Can I get my shirts folded instead of on hangers?Shirts

Yes, choose hangers or folded when you book. Folded is handy if you pack them for travel.

How quickly are shirts returned?Shirts

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time]. A weekly collection means the next week’s shirts are always ready.

Do you dry clean shirts?Shirts

Most shirts are washed and pressed, which is gentler and cheaper. Silk or dry-clean-only shirts go through dry cleaning instead.

Can you starch my shirts?Shirts

Tell us light, medium or none when you book.

Can I set up a weekly shirt collection?Shirts

Yes. Pick a day and we collect every week.

For businesses

How much does Airbnb laundry cost in London?Airbnb & short lets

With us a changeover set washed from your own linen costs £9.50 for a single, £14.50 for a double and £15.50 for a king, excluding VAT. A set is the sheet, duvet cover, pillowcases and bath and hand towels.

What is a changeover set?Airbnb & short lets

Everything one bed and its guests need between stays: a fitted or flat sheet, a duvet cover, pillowcases, and bath and hand towels. We wash, dry and fold each set together so it can go straight back on the bed.

Can you collect after every guest check-out?Airbnb & short lets

Yes. Tell us your check-out days and we plan collections around them. Hosts with frequent stays usually book a regular round so linen is always moving.

Is there a laundry for Airbnb hosts near me?Airbnb & short lets

If your short let is anywhere in London’s 33 boroughs, yes. We collect from the flat, the concierge or your cleaner, so the nearest laundry is the one that comes to your door.

Is collection free for Airbnb hosts?Airbnb & short lets

Collection and delivery are free on orders of £50 or more, which most hosts reach with three or four sets. Smaller orders pay [to confirm: delivery charge on smaller orders].

How quickly do you return Airbnb linen?Airbnb & short lets

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time]. If you have a tight changeover, tell us the check-in time when you book and we will say honestly whether we can meet it.

Can you work with my cleaner?Airbnb & short lets

Yes. Many hosts have the cleaner leave the bags for us and take in the clean ones. Tell us how your handover works when you ask for a quote.

Do you supply the linen too?Airbnb & short lets

Not at the moment. We wash the linen you own. Ask us if you need a hand choosing hard-wearing sets.

How much does hotel laundry cost in London?Hotels & guest houses

We price hotel linen by the item: a double sheet is £1.35 / £1.50 (single / double), a pillowcase £0.80 and a bath towel £1.45, excluding VAT. Large regular volumes get a quote per kilo.

Do you work with small hotels, B&Bs and guest houses?Hotels & guest houses

Yes. Small places are exactly who we built this for. There is no long contract to start, and we can begin with one or two collections a week.

How do you make sure nothing goes missing?Hotels & guest houses

Every bag is counted when we collect it and counted again when we bring it back, so you can check the numbers against your housekeeping sheet.

Can you wash staff uniforms with the linen?Hotels & guest houses

Yes. Reception, housekeeping and kitchen uniforms can travel in the same collection and come back pressed. Staff uniform pieces are £2.75 each.

Do you supply hotel linen?Hotels & guest houses

Not at the moment. We wash and press the linen you own. Ask us if you are thinking about adding hire later.

What is your turnaround for hotel linen?Hotels & guest houses

Our usual turnaround is [to confirm: usual turnaround time]. We set collection days with you so housekeeping always knows when stock comes back.

Can you take a large volume?Hotels & guest houses

Tell us roughly how many rooms you have and how often they turn over. We will tell you honestly what we can handle.

Do you work with B&Bs and guest houses?Hotels & guest houses

Yes. Small places are exactly who we built this for.

How much does restaurant linen laundry cost?Restaurants

Napkins are £0.45 each, tablecloths £2.40 / £4.20 (small / large) and chef jackets £2.20, excluding VAT. Mixed loads can also go by weight at £3.20 a kilo.

Can you get grease and food stains out of kitchen linen?Restaurants

We treat food and grease marks before the wash rather than washing over them. Most come out; if one will not shift, we tell you instead of sending it back as clean.

Do you wash chef whites separately?Restaurants

Yes. Chef whites are washed apart from coloured linen so they stay white and do not pick up dye.

When do you collect from restaurants?Restaurants

We plan pickups and drop-offs around your service so they never land in the middle of a rush. Tell us when the kitchen opens and closes when you ask for a quote.

Is there a minimum for restaurant collections?Restaurants

The minimum per business collection is [to confirm: business minimum per collection], and collection is free on orders of £50 or more.

Do you supply tablecloths and napkins?Restaurants

No, we wash the table linen you own. If you need hire as well, ask us when you request a quote.

Can you collect late at night?Restaurants

Tell us when your kitchen closes and we will say what pickup times we can offer.

Will you get red wine out of a white tablecloth?Restaurants

Most of the time, yes, especially if it reaches us quickly. If a mark will not move, we tell you rather than send it back as if it were clean.

Do you take small laundry loads from one café?Cafés & coffee shops

Yes. One bag a week is fine; you do not need hotel volumes to use us. Many cafés pay by weight at £3.20 a kilo.

How much does it cost to wash barista aprons?Cafés & coffee shops

Aprons are £1.00 each, excluding VAT. Tea towels and cleaning cloths usually go by weight.

Can you remove milk and coffee stains from aprons?Cafés & coffee shops

We treat aprons and cloths for the milk, coffee and syrup marks a coffee bar leaves before they are washed. Old set-in stains may fade rather than vanish, and we will tell you.

Do you wash cleaning cloths with aprons?Cafés & coffee shops

No. Cleaning cloths are always washed separately from aprons and table linen.

Is there a café laundry service near me?Cafés & coffee shops

If your café is in any of London’s 33 boroughs, we collect from the door on a day that suits you, so you never need to find a launderette nearby.

Can we set a regular collection day?Cafés & coffee shops

Yes. Pick a day each week and the bag goes without anyone having to remember it.

Is it worth it for one small café?Cafés & coffee shops

Ask for a quote with what you wash in a normal week. It is often less than staff time spent at the launderette.

Can you wash our seat cushions?Cafés & coffee shops

Removable covers, yes. Tell us the size and fabric and we will confirm.

How much does gym towel laundry cost?Gyms & studios

Gym towels are £0.90 each and bath towels £1.45, excluding VAT. Large towel loads can go by weight at £2.40 a kilo.

How do you get the smell out of gym towels?Gyms & studios

Towels go on a hot wash to deal with sweat and smell, then are dried all the way through. Towels that come back damp are what make a stack go musty, so we never send them back damp.

Can you collect gym towels more than once a week?Gyms & studios

Yes, if your towel stock needs it. Tell us roughly how many towels you use on a busy day and we will suggest a schedule.

Do you work with yoga studios and personal trainers?Gyms & studios

Yes. Yoga, Pilates and boxing studios and personal trainers are welcome, including blankets, mat towels and hand wraps.

Do you wash staff kit and uniforms?Gyms & studios

Yes. Trainer kit and staff uniforms can go in the same collection. Uniform pieces are £2.75 each.

Is there a minimum for gyms?Gyms & studios

The minimum per business collection is [to confirm: business minimum per collection], and collection is free on orders of £50 or more.

Can you collect more than once a week?Gyms & studios

Yes, if your towel stock needs it. Tell us how many towels you use on a busy day.

Do you wash yoga blankets and wraps?Gyms & studios

Yes. Hand wraps go in mesh bags so they do not tangle.

How much does salon and spa towel laundry cost?Spas & salons

Hand towels are £0.90, bath towels £1.45 and bathrobes £4.95 each, excluding VAT. Large towel loads can go by weight.

Can you get massage oil out of spa towels?Spas & salons

We treat for oil before the wash. Towels with months of built-up oil may need more than one wash; we will tell you if that is the case.

Will my towels and robes stay soft?Spas & salons

Robes and towels are dried at the right heat so they keep their softness, and removing oil and product build-up is what stops them going hard and stale.

Do you take hair-dye stained salon towels?Spas & salons

Yes, but set dye usually stays. Many salons keep a set of dark towels just for colour work.

Do you work with barbers?Spas & salons

Yes. Barbers, hair and beauty salons with towel and gown loads are welcome, including small weekly bags.

Can we book a regular collection?Spas & salons

Yes. Choose a day each week; regular rounds are the easiest way to keep the treatment room stocked.

Can you get massage oil out of towels?Spas & salons

We treat for oil before the wash. Towels that have built up oil over months may need more than one wash; we will tell you.

Do you take hair-dye stained towels?Spas & salons

Yes, but set dye usually stays. Many salons keep dark towels for colour work.

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