We pick up your laundry, wash and fold it with commercial Maytag and Speed Queen machines, and return it the next business day. Family-owned in La Mesa, serving 50+ San Diego communities. No contracts.
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Wash and fold also known as fluff and fold is a per-pound laundry service: you drop off (or we pick up) your dirty laundry, we wash it, dry it, and fold it, and you get it back ready to put away.
What’s different between wash and fold services is how each step is done.
At Freshly Folded, every wash and fold load includes:
What you’re paying for is not just clean laundry — it’s the time back, the consistency, and the care that home machines and self-service laundromats don’t provide.
1. Schedule online
Pick a pickup day and time window. Choose your detergent — Tide, Gain, All Free & Clear, 7th Generation, or Persil. New customer? Use code AWESOME for 25% off.
2. We pick up at your door
We pick up at your door Our driver collects your laundry from your doorstep, weighs it on the spot, and gives you a confirmation with the weight before the wash starts.
3. We wash, dry, and fold
At our La Mesa facility, your laundry is sorted, washed with ozone sanitization, dried at the right heat, and folded by hand. Standard turnaround is one wash cycle.
4. Next-business-day return
We return your folded laundry the next business day in clean packaging. Pay through the booking platform. No cash, no surprises.
Weekly Subscription
2.35/lb49.99 minimum per pickup – $5.99 pickup fee
Best for: Households that do laundry every week (save 6%)
Standard Weekly
2.49/lb – 49.99 minimum per pickup – $5.99 pickup fee
Best for: One-off or flexible schedule
On-Request
2.69/lb – 49.99 minimum per pickup – $5.99 pickup fee
Best for: Occasional fluff and fold
Sample costs
Note:
The $49.99 minimum applies per pickup — combine wash and fold with dry cleaning items to hit it easily on lighter weeks. The $5.99 pickup fee covers the round trip.
No contract, cancel anytime.
What we wash and fold:
✓ Everyday clothing — shirts, pants, sweaters, underwear, socks
✓ Bedsheets and pillowcases
✓ Bath towels, kitchen towels, hand towels
✓ Children’s clothing (sorted separately on request)
✓ Athletic and gym clothing
✓ Pet bedding (sorted and washed in dedicated cycle on request)
✓ Costumes and special-occasion outfits (within machine size limits)
What’s a separate service (we still pick up):
→ Dry cleaning items — suits, blouses, dresses, formal wear
→ Wedding gowns and gown preservation
→ Pressing service for already-clean items
→ Comforters, duvets, and large bedding (priced per item)
What we don’t accept:
✗ Hazardous items (bleach-soaked, chemical-contaminated)
✗ Items larger than commercial-machine capacity
✗ Items with delicate beadwork or hand-stitched detail that needs hand wash only
We’ll flag anything we can’t safely process at pickup and discuss alternatives.
We use commercial Maytag and Speed Queen machines, but the detergent matters as much as the machine. Five options at no extra charge:
Sensitive skin? Pick All Free & Clear or 7th Generation. Eczema-diagnosed? All Free & Clear is the dermatologist standard. Strongest cleaning? Persil or Tide.
Most wash and fold services use one detergent for every customer. We don’t. Tell us your choice when you book, and we use it every load.
Bringing your own detergent? Tell us — we’ll use yours instead. No charge.
Our wash and fold service runs door-to-door across 50+ San Diego County communities. We don’t have a walk-in counter for general customers — pickup and delivery is the service.
For the operational depth on pickup logistics (scheduling, time windows, no-contact pickup, what to do if you’re not home), see our dedicated laundry pickup and delivery service page.
see how laundry pickup and delivery works →
For wash-and-fold specifically: we pick up Monday through Saturday during operating hours, return your laundry the next business day, and don’t require any contracts. The $5.99 pickup fee covers the round trip.
We wash and fold for households across 50+ San Diego County communities and parts of Riverside County. Click your community for area-specific pickup details, zip codes, and neighborhood information.
Steve and his wife run Freshly Folded out of our La Mesa facility. Not a chain, not an app, not a franchise. Every customer call goes to a person who knows the operation. We started in laundry, we still do laundry, and we’re not going anywhere.
ArtiClean ozone injection kills bacteria, viruses, and odors at the molecular level — same standard used in hotel and hospital laundry. No harsh chemicals reach your clothes. Included on every load, not an extra.
We don’t run residential-grade machines. Commercial Maytags and Speed Queens are built for thousands of loads per year, gentler on fabrics at scale, and consistent every time. Same equipment a five-star hotel uses.
We’re priced to compete and built to keep customers, not lock them in. Weekly subscription saves 6%, but month-to-month cancellation is the standard — no contract, no fees, no fine print. If we don’t earn your business each pickup, you can stop.
What is wash and fold?
Wash and fold is a per-pound laundry service: you drop off (or we pick up) your dirty laundry, someone else washes, dries, and folds it, and it’s returned ready to put away. Billed by the pound — $2.49/lb on our standard weekly service in San Diego.
How much does wash and fold cost in San Diego?
$2.35/lb on Freshly Folded’s weekly subscription, $2.49/lb on standard weekly, or $2.69/lb on-request. There’s a $5.99 pickup fee per trip and a $49.99 minimum order. A typical 20 lb load runs $55-$60 all-in.
Is wash and fold the same as fluff and fold?
Yes. Different regional terms for the same service. East Coast and chain laundries often use “wash and fold”; California and the Southwest often use “fluff and fold.” We use both — see our fluff and fold service page for the same offering.
How long does wash and fold take?
Next-business-day return on standard loads. Schedule pickup before 8 PM, we collect during business hours, your laundry comes back the next business day. Most San Diego customers see a 48-hour total turnaround.
What’s the minimum wash and fold order?
$49.99 per pickup minimum, which is about 20 lbs of laundry — one full kitchen-trash-bag load. Combine wash and fold with dry cleaning items to hit the minimum on lighter weeks.
Do you wash bedsheets and towels?
Yes — both are standard wash and fold items. Bedsheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, kitchen towels are all included at the per-pound rate. We sort by fabric type before washing.
Can I bring my own detergent?
Yes. Tell us at booking and provide the detergent at pickup. We’ll use yours instead of our standard five options — no extra charge.
Do you wash baby clothes separately?
We can. Tell us at booking that you want baby items run in a dedicated cycle — we’ll keep them separate from other loads and use the detergent of your choice. Common requests are All Free & Clear or 7th Generation.
Pickup the next business day. Return the business day after. No contracts. 25% off your first pickup with code AWESOME.
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.
Huge thanks to Freshly Folded for the amazing service! Nicole was a blessing to work with, she walked me through the process with ease, and to Steve for making the trip to get these items picked up on the same day.
Outstanding service from start to finish! The team was professional, punctual, and my clothes came back looking better than when I bought them. Will definitely be using Freshly Folded again!
I've tried several laundry services before, but Freshly Folded is by far the best! Fast delivery, excellent quality, and their customer service is top-notch. Highly recommend to anyone!
Huge thanks to Freshly Folded for the amazing service! Nicole was a blessing to work with, she walked me through the process with ease, and to Steve for making the trip to get these items picked up on the same day.
Outstanding service from start to finish! The team was professional, punctual, and my clothes came back looking better than when I bought them. Will definitely be using Freshly Folded again!
I've tried several laundry services before, but Freshly Folded is by far the best! Fast delivery, excellent quality, and their customer service is top-notch. Highly recommend to anyone!
