Pricing

Laundry Pricing in San Diego — Wash & Fold from $2.35/lb, Dry Cleaning from $7.75

Family-owned laundry pickup and delivery serving 50+ San Diego communities. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.

Three wash & fold tiers, per-item dry cleaning, $5.99 pickup. Every load runs through ArtiClean ozone sanitization, washes in commercial Maytag and Speed Queen machines, and comes back next business day. Pick your detergent. Pick your tier.

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Subscription

$2.35/lb

+ $5.99 pickup · Save 6%

Weekly

$2.49/lb

+ $5.99 pickup

On-Request

$2.69/lb

+ $5.99 pickup

Minimum

$49.99

per pickup

Wash and Fold
Bulk Items
Dry Cleaning
Alterations & Tailoring

Wash & fold pricing

We price by the pound. Three tiers depending on how often you want pickup.

Weekly subscription

  • Price per lb: $2.35
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Minimum order: $49.99
  • Best for: Recurring weekly customers (saves 6%)
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Standard weekly

  • Price per lb: $2.49
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Minimum order: $49.99
  • Best for: Regular weekly customers, no auto-bill
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On-request

  • Price per lb: $2.69
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Minimum order: $49.99
  • Best for: One-time pickup or as-needed
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What’s included in every wash, regardless of tier:

  • ArtiClean ozone sanitization — kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on every load
  • Choice of 5 detergents: Tide, Gain, All Free & Clear, 7th Generation, Persil
  • Sorted by color and fabric before washing
  • Dried on the heat setting you specify (low, medium, high, hang-dry available)
  • Folded and bagged by hand
  • Next business day delivery
  • Custom preferences saved to your profile after the first order

Estimate your weekly cost

Weekly total: $?

Monthly estimate (4 weeks): $?

* Includes $5.99 service fee. For weights under 20 lbs, minimum $49.99/week applies.

Wash & fold pricing

We price by the pound. Three tiers depending on how often you want pickup.

Weekly subscription

  • Price per lb: $2.35
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Minimum order: $49.99
  • Best for: Recurring weekly customers (saves 6%)
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Standard weekly

  • Price per lb: $2.49
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Minimum order: $49.99
  • Best for: Regular weekly customers, no auto-bill
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On-request

  • Price per lb: $2.69
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Minimum order: $49.99
  • Best for: One-time pickup or as-needed
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What’s included in every wash, regardless of tier:

  • ArtiClean ozone sanitization — kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on every load
  • Choice of 5 detergents: Tide, Gain, All Free & Clear, 7th Generation, Persil
  • Sorted by color and fabric before washing
  • Dried on the heat setting you specify (low, medium, high, hang-dry available)
  • Folded and bagged by hand
  • Next business day delivery
  • Custom preferences saved to your profile after the first order

What does it actually cost?

Real numbers, not “starting at.”

Single person, 20 lbs per week:

  • Wash & fold: 20 × $2.49 = $49.80
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Weekly total: $55.79
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Family of four, 50 lbs per week:

  • Wash & fold: 50 × $2.49 = $124.50
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Weekly total: $130.49
  • Monthly total: $521.96
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Same family on the weekly subscription tier ($2.35/lb):

  • Wash & fold: 50 × $2.35 = $117.50
  • Pickup fee: $5.99
  • Weekly total: $123.49
  • Monthly total: $493.96
  • You save $28/month by switching to subscription.
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Why $2.49/lb makes sense

Some national services advertise $1/lb. Here is what is different about every load we wash.

  • Ozone sanitization
    • Budget services ($1–$1.99/lb): No
    • Freshly Folded ($2.49/lb): Yes — every load, no upcharge
  • Detergent options
    • Budget services: 1 generic
    • Freshly Folded: 5 premium (Tide, Gain, All Free & Clear, 7th Generation, Persil)
  • Hypoallergenic detergent
    • Budget services: Often a paid add-on
    • Freshly Folded: Included (All Free & Clear, 7th Generation)
  • Equipment
    • Budget services: Often residential machines
    • Freshly Folded: Commercial Maytag and Speed Queen
  • Local ownership
    • Budget services: National corporate (500+ cities)
    • Freshly Folded: Family-owned, one San Diego operation
  • Delivery turnaround
    • Budget services: 2–3 days common
    • Freshly Folded: Next business day, every order
  • Subcontracting
    • Budget services: Often — washed in stranger’s home or franchisee
    • Freshly Folded: Never — we wash every load ourselves
  • Customer service
    • Budget services: Call center or chat bot
    • Freshly Folded: Direct line to the people running the wash
  • Quality complaints
    • Budget services: Rewash sometimes refused
    • Freshly Folded: Rewash free, no questions

Cheap laundry usually means somebody else’s home washer, generic powder detergent, and three days of wait. Our price reflects commercial equipment, ozone on every load, premium detergent choice, and the fact that nobody else touches your clothes. If that math does not work for you, that is fair — pick the service that fits.

Dry cleaning pricing

Per-item pricing. Pickup fee and $49.99 minimum apply.
  • Shirt or blouse
    • Price: $7.75
    • Notes: Hand-finished, on a hanger
  • Pants
    • Price: $7.75
    • Notes: Pressed, creased, on a hanger
  • Sweater
    • Price: $9.50
    • Notes: Folded, gentle cycle
  • Simple dress
    • Price: $20.00
    • Notes: Hung and bagged
  • 2-piece suit
    • Price: $22.50
    • Notes: Coat plus pants
  • Wedding gown preservation
    • Price: Custom quote
    • Notes: 30-year guarantee, museum-grade box

For complex pieces (beaded gowns, vintage, leather, fur, household items), text a photo to (619) 389-3206, and we will quote before pickup.

Pressing service

$4.50 per item. Combine pressing with wash & fold or dry cleaning to meet the $49.99 minimum.

Common use: shirts you wash at home but want pressed for the week. Or a stack of linen napkins before you host.

Commercial laundry pricing

Hotels, vacation rentals, salons, gyms, medical offices, restaurants, and other businesses get custom-quoted pricing based on volume and pickup frequency. We have programs for accounts doing 100 lb/week up to 5,000 lb/week.

No contracts. Net-30 billing available after the third month.

Pickup and delivery

  • Pickup fee: $5.99 per trip. We charge it openly. Services that advertise “free pickup” build it into a higher per-pound rate.
  • Coverage: 50+ communities across San Diego County and into Riverside County. See the full service area.
  • Pickup hours: Monday–Friday 7am–5pm, Saturday 8am–12pm.
  • Delivery: Next business day. Order picked up Monday returns Tuesday.
  • Scheduling: Book online or call (619) 586-5755.

Texting: (619) 389-3206 for quotes, photos, and pickup changes.

See how pickup and delivery works

What you will not get billed for

Plain list of what is included in the price you see.

  • Wash & fold is priced per pound. No surcharge for stains, no surcharge for “extra dirty,” no surcharge for towels or jeans.
  • Pickup is $5.99 flat per trip, regardless of bag count.
  • All five detergent choices are included. No upcharge for Persil or premium options.
  • ArtiClean ozone sanitization is on every load. Not an add-on.
  • Next business day delivery is included. Not “express.”
  • Hypoallergenic detergent (All Free & Clear, 7th Generation) is included. Not extra.
  • Hang-dry on delicate items is included. Not extra.

If we ever need to charge above the per-pound rate (rare — usually only for biohazard or pet accidents that require a separate sanitizing wash), we text you a photo and a price first. Approve before we proceed.

Three ways to pay less per month

  1. Switch to the weekly subscription tier. $2.35/lb instead of $2.49/lb. 6% off every pound, every week. Set up the subscription.
  2. Combine services in one pickup. Wash & fold plus three dry-cleaned shirts plus pressing — one pickup fee, one trip.
  3. Stick with weekly recurring instead of on-request. Recurring is $2.49/lb. On-request is $2.69/lb. The 8% on-request premium covers the routing change.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pricing

How much does laundry pickup cost in San Diego? Freshly Folded charges $2.35/lb on weekly subscription, $2.49/lb on standard weekly, or $2.69/lb on-request. Add a $5.99 pickup fee per trip and there’s a $49.99 minimum order. A typical 25 lb week runs about $65 all-in.

Is wash and fold worth the cost? For most households spending 4-6 hours per week on laundry, yes — at $2.49/lb a typical 25 lb week costs about $65, saving 5+ hours and the wear-and-tear of home washing. The subscription tier saves another 6% if you do laundry weekly.

How much is dry cleaning at Freshly Folded? Shirts and blouses are $7.75. Pants are $7.75. Sweaters $9.50. Simple dresses $20. Two-piece suits $22.50. Wedding gowns are custom-quoted. Pickup and next-business-day return on standard items.

Do you charge extra for special detergents? No. We include all 5 detergent options (Tide, Gain, All Free & Clear, 7th Generation, Persil) at no additional cost. Choose at booking; we use that detergent for your load.

What’s the cheapest way to do laundry with Freshly Folded? The weekly subscription at $2.35/lb is the lowest per-pound price. It locks in a recurring schedule that fits your week, and Freshly Folded saves another 6% vs standard pricing. Cancel anytime, no contracts.

Is there a minimum order for laundry pickup? Yes — $49.99 per pickup minimum, which is about 20 lbs of laundry (one full kitchen-trash-bag load). Combine wash & fold with dry cleaning items to hit the minimum easily on smaller weeks.

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Here at Freshly Folded, you and your needs are our top priority. We wouldn’t be here without you, so we want to be constantly evaluating and improving. We know there are lots of options when it comes to getting clean laundry, but we consider ourselves to be your best option.

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