Let's face it. No one enjoys doing their laundry. So why spend hours loading your clothes in the washing machine or scrubbing away to remove tough and stubborn stains? Professional, convenient and fast, the wash-dry-fold laundry service can transform your clothes into crisp and clean garments and is available for those who run a busy household or a commercial business.

Operating large or small plants and sporting state-of-the-art equipment that can handle large washing loads, companies employ skilled staff, while they ensure that all detergents are naturally formulated to combine industrial softened water that will help maximize cleaning. In effect, no chemicals are used that could be harmful to your clothing or the environment.

Domestic laundry services

Doing more than just removing stains and odours, domestic laundry services actually sterilise the garments to ensure that no bacteria are left lingering. In addition, attendants who will handle your clothes will not only separate light coloured clothing from darker ones, but they will also ensure that they are washed in the appropriate temperature to avoid any damages. From shirts and blouses to trousers and denim, the laundry process employed will carefully clean any cotton-based or synthetic pieces of clothing, while heavily soiled items such as jackets or uniforms will be returned to you as good as new. In addition, you may also opt to have trousers and jeans pressed. But best of all, your garments will be delivered to you packaged in order to remain clean whilst in transit to your home, while they'll be folded and ready to wear.

Commercial laundry services

Whether you're a large hotel, a health and fitness centre or a restaurant, laundry becomes part of your business life. Although you may want to have an in-house laundry facility, there are many benefits to outsourcing your washing with these ranging from saving you time to being a more cost-effective solution in the long run seeing that you won't have to fork out money for equipment maintenance or to buy industrial, large-capacity or heavy duty washing machines. Some of the typical industries local laundries cater to include hairdressers and beauty centres, fitness centres and spas, medical and healthcare centres, event caterers, as well as restaurants and pubs to name a few.

Equipped to clean all your catering linen, commercial laundry services include cleaning any type of fabric associated with the kitchen and the dining room, including chair covers, aprons and uniforms, helping you keep your business in tiptop condition. And if you're a medical or healthcare facility, specialised chemicals and wash treatments can be employed to make sure that your garments are as hygienic as possible. The same applies to those who operate fitness centres or spas.

What other services are offered?

In addition, some laundry businesses operate a linen hire service whereby restaurants, pubs and hotels can rent a number of quality tablecloths, napkins and kitchen towels, as well as bed sheets, pillowcases and towels. This service is particularly beneficial to companies and commercial establishments who would like to have less of an inventory in order to save up on valuable storage space.

Another popular service provided is dry cleaning. Unlike laundry, dry cleaning is a process whereby garments are immersed in liquid chemicals known as solvents, which can help eliminate tough stains. Unsure of whether your garment should be washed or dry cleaned? The clothing label found in each and every piece of clothing should give you a good indication of whether you should pop it in your washing machine or send it to the dry cleaners. If you're still unsure, you can simply drop by at your nearest laundry and ask the person in charge to help you out. Experienced at recognising the appropriate treatment for each fabric, the individual will confirm the type of cleaning process required. Should the personnel be unsure of whether this type of cleaning is ideal for your garment, they will test the fabric beforehand and if they have any doubts, they will contact you to let you know of any risks which may be involved. Customers can also have their delicates, suits, evening dresses and wedding dresses cleaned, as well as a number of household items like carpets, upholstery, quilts and curtains. Other services also include pressing and ironing, alterations, denim processing and fabric shrinking.

Laundrettes and Laundromats

A common site abroad where you would normally find a laundrette in each and every corner, this is not a service widely offered locally, however, things have recently changed with a few well-established laundry services now having opened small laundromats mainly in tourist areas. These self-service laundrettes are open seven days a week and sport a number of washing machines. If visiting one of these establishments, all you need to do is simply load the machine, insert coins and let the clothes wash. Self-service tumble dryers are also available, so you can pop your fresh load inside to dry your garments.

Online booking, free pickup and delivery

Don't have the time to prepare your load to drop it off at your nearest laundry service? Perhaps that area rug is way too heavy for you to transport into your vehicle? Or the amount of commercial laundry you have that needs freshening up is so large that it must be picked up? Whatever your situation, some establishments operate a convenient door-to-door pickup and delivery service, which is usually free of charge. Schedules for this service can be found on the business' website or Facebook page, alternatively, you can give the company a ring to double-check. In certain circumstances, you may be able to set a specific date and time for pickup, however, doing so may carry additional charges. What's more, specific laundries may have allocated drop off points or sub-agents where you can select the nearest one to you. All you need to do in this case is simply take your garments and other items in person, pay the stipulated charge and then collect your items again from the same drop off point once they are ready.

Pricing varies from establishment to establishment with this depending on the garments' material, the amount of clothing and whether any additional treatment such as steam or dry cleaning is needed to remove tough stains. As expected, any supplementary service such as pressing or ironing is also charged at an additional cost. A full pricing list can commonly be found online, however, do bear in mind that this could consist of approximate pricing. Payments can be made online or to the driver on delivery, while these can be made either in cash or by cheque. However, when it comes to commercial laundry, the company may have a number of flexible agreements and packages that can suit your needs and pocket. Your fresh laundry will be delivered packaged so as to ensure that it will remain clean and fresh during transportation.