How much should Wash and Fold Laundry cost in NYC?

This blog was updated on April 2nd, 2026.

• • • Laundry cost per pound ranges in Price between $1.75 and $5.00 per pound
    • Cheaper prices per pound usually indicates laundry that is not done in house and then outsourced to another laundromat or commercial facility in Brooklyn or Queens
    • A Lower price also indicates your laundry potentially mixed together with other customers laundry. We know, that’s gross.
    • Doing your own laundry in a self-serve laundromat is always cheaper
    • Higher pricing ensures better quality, laundry washed in it’s own washer and choice of premium products
    • Higher pricing also ensures options like extra wash and rinse cycles, air & hang dry options, water/dryer temperature choice and much more…

  Prices of Wash and Fold, also referred to as Laundry, Fluff and Fold or just Laundromat, range from $1.50 cents to $5.00 per pound. This may seem astonishing but the huge difference in prices from different Laundry’s  just represents what is happening to your clothing and how it is getting treated. This is a behind the scenes look at the shocking differences in what you get at different price points. We will present you with many competitive advantages that we have versus our competition. You can make the final decision.

Dani Ofsink – Answering your Questions…

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Dani Ofsink and I am a student at Penn State. I work as an Intern on researching the Laundry Industry for Todd Layne Cleaners and helping to increase visibility on the most common questions that people are looking for answers on. My email is at the bottom of this blog if you would like to get in touch.

For firm believers in “You get what you pay for”:

$1.75 per pound or less

$1.75 per pound is a better way of saying your clothing is taken and combined with a bunch of other peoples things to an unknown place washed with unknown substances…not sure about you but that does not sound good to me. Sending out your laundry to get cleaned and it coming back wondering where that sock or shirt went? Sounds like it must be with that other persons dirty laundry it was “washed” with. Maybe you got all of your clothing back but that does not mean it was washed alone..by using mesh bags to separate your clothing they can quickly wash everyones clothing together and save money. Now your clothing is being washed with random peoples dirty clothing and you have no idea where its been. Dryers are industrial strength at very high temperatures to dry clothing as quickly as possible, but the result is shrinkage and fabric damage.

$1.75 to $2.95 per pound

$1.75-$2.95 per pound describes a laundry service that may intrigue you since it’s possible they do the laundry in their storefront, but do not be fooled since your clothing may still be washed with other peoples. Beware, this can also be laundry services that are all online. They have great websites and make it sound so easy for you since it is picked up in a truck and given back and all web-based but do you really trust this? You should not. These online laundry services outsource your wash to industrial factories in Queens and your clothing is cleaned with cheap soaps and dryers with high heat, which shrinks your stuff. They have no storefronts or presence in NYC, just a bunch of vans driving around with bags of dirty laundry. One example is LaundryHeap. Many of these services want to work with us on a wholesale basis, but we’re dedicated to only doing quality work.

$2.95 to $5.00 per pound

$2.95-$5.00 per pound gives you a reliable, trustworthy, clean laundry service. They wash in their own storefront, not mixing their customers clothes and you will know what your clothing is being washed with and dried in clean dryers on a reasonable temperature.

Is $3.00 per pound too much to pay for laundry?

• $3.00 per pound or more is not too much to pay for laundry in our opinion. You get the best quality, reliability and having your laundry done by a laundry service that has their own laundromat
• At Todd Layne Cleaners, we are the lowest price NYC option in the premium laundry category

Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat charges $3.49 per pound for walk-in customers and $3.89 per pound for delivery customers… plus free delivery seven days a week throughout NYC.

Some people may think it is expensive but at Todd Layne Cleaners, we are actually the lowest price NYC option in the this premium category.  Our prices represent our quality, reliability and having your laundry done your way. We do your laundry in our own renovated Laundromat located on the Upper East Side of NYC at 242 and 244 East 77th Street.

Extras for $3.00 per pound and up…

• Extra options are available when you are paying $3.00 or more per pound for laundry
• At Todd Layne Cleaners, we set the bar for the best laundry service. Options are available for a customized menu including premium detergent, stain remover, fabric softener and color/scent booster.
• At Todd Layne Cleaners, we also give our customers a selection of water/dryer temperature, fold method and option for hang and air drying

Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat provides many free add-on options (Premium Detergents, Stain Remover, Color Booster, Fabric Protector, Scent Enhancer, Laundry Sanitizer) to choose from to make your laundry smell, look, and feel exactly how you prefer. Air Drying or Hang Drying for gym gear or delicates, no problem. Special folding method, no problem. Detergent or other cleaning product that we don’t stock, no problem. We are happy to follow all of a customer’s special requests.

Special Preferences – Hang and Air Drying Option

• Hang Dry – Returned damp on hangers (no limit)
• Air Dry – Returned dry on hangers or folded (no limit.) This new Todd Layne Cleaners service uses specially calibrated dryers with dehumidified air and no heat.

Do you have Lululemon or other nice gym clothes and other delicates? At Todd Layne Cleaners, we can either hang or air dry these items. Hang dry items are taken out of the washer and returned damp on hangers. Air drying is a new feature at Todd Layne. Garments are placed in a specially calibrated dryer with just dehumidified air and no heat. These items are returned dry on hangers or folded. Many of our competitors now offer “Air Drying” but they do not use our method. 

Extra Wash Cycles & Preventing Shrinkage

• Extra wash cycles are important for cleaner and better smelling laundry
• Many laundromats have dryers that are set to very high temperatures, allowing them to do more laundry in a shorter amount of time
• At Todd Layne Cleaners, our dryers are computer controlled with lower temperatures to prevent shrinkage and damage. We recognize that it slows down our process a bit, but we think it’s worth it.

Our Dryers are computer controlled with lower temperatures to prevent shrinkage and damage (this slows down our process, but we think it’s worth it.) Extra wash and rinse cycles are always included for the cleanest possible laundry. We also have an enhanced laundry option for baby laundry and a hypoallergenic option for clients with allergy and chemical sensitivities.

Cleanliness and Cutting Corners

• All touch-points should be cleaned multiple times per day, washers should be flushed with vinegar and dryer drums should be cleaned with disinfectant
• Many ways of cutting corners have been addressed already, such as mixing clothing with other customers and using dryers that are too hot
• At Todd Layne Cleaners, we have very specific protocols for cleaning touch-points and our washers/dryers. There is also no need to worry about clothing being mixed in the same washer with another customer’s stuff.

We are always making sure our Washers, Dryers and all other touch-points are cleaned thoroughly with our specialized cleaning process multiple times a day. Staff wear gloves and masks at all times. There is no need to ever worry about your clothing going missing or being mixed with someone else’s because honestly we think that is as gross as you think it is. Lots of time is spent to make sure our customers get the clean clothes they deserve exactly how they want them!  There are lots of shortcuts to save money in this industry…and we don’t follow any of them. Experience what we call LaundryLayne, your laundry done just the way your mom would do it, except that you have to pay us 🙂

Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat is the leader in the laundry space in NYC. Family owned and trusted since 2006 with average staff tenure of 10 years, feel comfortable giving us a try. If you use a different laundry provider, make sure that they follow some of the procedures that we talk about in this blog for the cleanest clothing.

Is there a minimum weight charge?

• Most laundry services have a minimum weight charge or just a minimum dollar amount.

Laundry services generally have a charge for a minimum weight or dollar amount. At some laundries, there is a minimum charge for 10 pounds of laundry, whether you have that much or not. Other laundries have a fixed minimum dollar amount that is charged per laundry order. At Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat, we have a minimum charge of ten pounds.

Are there delivery fees?

• Some laundry services charge a fee for deliveries. Others have a minimum dollar amount that must be spent to qualify for delivery or avoid being charged a fee.

Many laundry services charge a fee for deliveries. Others have a minimum dollar amount that must be spent to qualify for deliveries. For others, there is a charge if an order is less than a specified threshold. At Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat, we only charge a fee for orders that are less than $50.00. For orders of $50.00 or more, there are no delivery fees.

Are there charges for express or same day laundry service?

• Some laundry services charge an extra fee for express or same day laundry service. Other online laundry companies advertise “24 hour turnaround” but cannot provide same day service.

Some laundry services charge an extra fee for express or same day laundry service, while others are not able to provide express and same day laundry service. If a laundry service has their own laundromat and does their own laundry, it is more likely that they will be able to provide same day service. At Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat, we are able to provide same day service if laundry is dropped off or delivered to our store by 10am.

Are there charges for specialty items?

• Most laundry services charge an additional fee for specialty items like comforters, pillows, duvet covers, pillow tops, bulky blankets and weighted blankets.

Most laundry services charge an additional fee for specialty and bulky items. The reason for this is that these items require additional care and cannot be washed in the same machines as other types of laundry. For something like a comforter, it is often necessary to dry them at different intervals to ensure proper feather or stuffing distribution.

Do laundry services offer subscription plans?

• Some laundry services offer monthly subscription plans or a discount for customers that have a weekly or bi-weekly delivery.

Some laundry services have monthly subscription plans or discounts for weekly/ bi-weekly delivery. Monthly subscription plans often charge a monthly fixed fee and offer a discount on all services. They also offer benefits like faster service and discounts on dry cleaning. At Todd Layne Cleaners and Laundromat, we recently started offering a monthly subscription plan with two different price points. Customers can pay a monthly fee and get a discount of 10% or 20% off all services.

How do you use a Wash and Fold Laundry Service in NYC?

• For an in depth look at sending out your Wash and Fold laundry for the first time, I wrote another blog on the topic, click here to read it.
• Several tips are given for how to prepare to sending out laundry for the first time.

If you’re new to NYC or just not familiar with sending out your Wash and Fold, I wrote another blog about what you need to know when bringing your laundry somewhere or having it picked up and delivered for the first time. For some thought-provoking tips on how to use a Wash and Fold laundry service, click here.

How much does it cost to do your own laundry in a NYC Laundromat?

• Prices for washing generally range from about $5.00 to $8.00 for a two-load washer if you are doing your own laundry
• Prices for washing generally range from about $9.50 to $13,00 for a four-load washer if you are doing your own laundry
• Prices for drying generally range from $4.00 to $6.00 for a typical load of laundry

Another option is to do your own laundry at a NYC Laundromat. This is probably going to be your cheapest option and there are many Laundromats to choose from in NYC. Prices can range from about $5.00 to $8.00 for a two-load washer to $9.50 to $13.00 for a four-load washer. Prices for drying clothes generally range from $4.00 to $6.00 for a typical load of laundry. At Todd Layne Cleaners, we have a Laundromat that is open to the public for self-serve washing during our normal business hours.

Many people ask if it is safe to leave your laundry unattended in a NYC Laundromat. I would say to be careful and check to see if it is always attended and whether they have video cameras recording the interior. If so, it’s probably a little safer.

Where is there a renovated self service laundromat on the Upper East Side in NYC?

• Todd Layne Cleaners completely renovated Laundromat is now open on the Upper East Side of NYC
• All new Wascomat washers in three different sizes with exceptional cleaning and the highest spin speed to shorten dryer time and increase the longevity of garments

• All new Wascomat dryers with larger drums, sensor controls to prevent shrinkage and shorter dryer times
• Because of the high spin speeds and excellent drying efficiency, you can finish washing and drying in one hour
• All new hot water heating system for extra clean clothes
• New bright lighting, flooring and seating area with cell phone charging tables
• Easy pay options with coins or tap to pay with credit card. Google and Apply Pay are also accepted.
• Do your own laundry in this renovated self serve Laundromat or we can do your laundry for you
• Happy Hour Discounted Pricing is now available Wednesday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm
• Happy Hour Music and Free Drinks in our Self Service Laundromat is coming soon
• Loyalty Program available for self service customers to receive free washes
• Todd Layne Cleaners is located at 242 East 77th Street on the Upper East Side of NYC

There is a renovated self service laundromat on the Upper East Side of NYC at 242 East 77th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. Todd Layne Cleaners is happy to announce that the completely renovated Laundromat is now open! All new Wascomat (the Rolls Royce of laundry equipment) washers and dryers are available that clean and dry better and faster than anything else on the market. Apple Pay and Google Pay are available for payment. For more information, read our blog with lots more information on this new laundromat. 

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to text or call us at 646-661-4777. Our local store staff always answer your questions and we do not use AI Chat Bots. For questions about this blog, feel free to reach me at [email protected]. Todd Layne Cleaners was voted #1 Laundry Service in NYC by our customers!

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Thanks for Reading!
Dani Ofsink – Author and Niece of the Boss 🙂

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