Affordable, local laundry service in St. Petersburg — pickup & delivery from just $1.90/lb with weekly plans, or drop-off wash & fold starting at $1.50/lb. Save more with subscription pricing and enjoy fast 24–48h turnaround.
For pickup & delivery (laundry pickup and delivery) priced as per-pound (per-lb, laundry by weight), expect about $1.65–$2.60 per lb depending on turnaround (rush/express vs 48-hour) and plan.
However, Price fluctuates when different factors come into play.
For example, weekly/monthly subscription plans (recurring service) typically lower your laundry service cost per pound to around $1.90–$2.10/lb, while one-off next-day orders trend higher ($2.25–$2.80/lb).
Similarly, if you see per-bag pricing (flat-rate bag), convert it to effective $/lb; full bags average $1.60–$1.90/lb at 25–35 lb.
And if you say I prefer drop-off (drop-off laundry), storefront wash & fold (wash–dry–fold) often posts $1.50–$1.75/lb. Items billed per-item include dry cleaning rates and household lines like comforter cleaning, duvet cover, or blanket.
Other key factors that affect the laundry service rates could be minimum order, delivery threshold, hypoallergenic/fragrance-free detergent, hang-dry, stain treatment plus taxes/fees where applicable.
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Costing rules (read first): Most wash & fold is billed per-pound (per-lb, laundry by weight). Turnaround changes the rate (48-hour < next-day/rush). Subscriptions (weekly/monthly) reduce your laundry service cost per pound if you send steady volumes.
Per-bag models should be compared by effective $/lb (bags only save money when filled). Per-item pricing applies to dry cleaning and bulky household pieces. Order minimums/delivery thresholds and add-ons (e.g., hypoallergenic, hang-dry, stain treatment) may apply;
Service Type | Unit | Typical Local Range (St. Pete) | Turnaround | Includes | Common Extras / Notes |
Pickup & Delivery — Wash & Fold (on-demand) | $/lb (per-lb, laundry by weight) | $1.65–$2.60/lb | 24–48h (rush available) | sorting, wash, dry, fold, packaging | Typical minimum order (e.g., ~$40); next-day/rush increases rate |
Pickup & Delivery — Weekly Plan | $/lb | ~$1.90–$2.10/lb (effective) | Scheduled (recurring) | same as above + priority slots | Best for 20–40 lb/week; steadier costs than one-off |
Pickup & Delivery — Monthly Plan | $/lb | ~$1.90–$2.10/lb (effective) | Scheduled (bundled credit) | same as above | Similar to weekly; check rollover rules |
Drop-Off — Wash & Fold | $/lb | $1.50–$1.75/lb | 24–48h | wash, dry, fold (storefront) | Lowest base rate; you handle drop-off/pickup |
Per-Bag Pricing (flat-rate bag) | $/bag → effective $/lb | $40–$65 per bag → ~$1.60–$1.90/lb (assumes 25–35 lb full) | 2-day typical; + rush | same as WDF | Value depends on how full the bag is; always convert to $/lb |
Per-Item — Dry Cleaning (examples) | $/item | Shirt $5–$7 · Pants $6–$9 · 2-pc Suit $16–$24 · Dress $18–$25 | 48–72h | clean & press | Fabric/embellishment surcharges possible |
Per-Item — Household (examples) | $/item | Comforter $25–$35 · Duvet Cover $12–$18 · Blanket $8–$15 · Curtains (per panel) $10–$20 | 48–72h | packaging | Sized/filled items priced separately from laundry by weight |
How it works: A driver handles pickup & delivery, your load is billed by clean, dry weight. If you see per-bag pricing (flat-rate bag), normalize to effective $/lb—bags only beat per-lb when filled (≈25–35 lb).
How it works: You drop at the drop-off counter (not the coin laundry machines), staff wash–dry–fold and package; some offer same-day for a fee. Great when you want the lowest per-lb and don’t need delivery.
| Option | Best For | Effective Cost | Time/Convenience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup & Delivery | Busy pros, families, STR hosts | ~$1.90–$2.60/lb (plans: ~$1.90–$2.10/lb) | Door-to-door, tracking/ETA | Minimum order & delivery threshold; clean, dry weight; rush/express adds fee |
| Drop-Off WDF | Price-sensitive, small/irregular loads | ~$1.50–$1.75/lb | Self drop & pick within store hours | Lowest base rate; no delivery; per-item for bulky items; typical 24–48h turnaround |
Best when your volume swings. You’re billed by actual clean, dry weight, and the laundry service cost reflects turnaround and load size. Expect $1.90–$2.60/lb. There are many practical perks with this service including, choose any pickup window, skip weeks, and avoid commitments.
Watch for minimum billable weight, route-day availability, and rush/express multipliers. If you track average laundry cost per month, totals will vary with seasonality and linens.
Designed for stable households/STRs. A fixed recurring pickup window and auto-scheduling lower the weekly laundry service cost to ~$1.90–$2.10/lb. Plans often include volume discounts, priority routing, and SMS reminders.
Consider billing cycle rules (proration, skip-week policy) and whether your bags qualify for order aggregation to keep effective $/lb tight across weeks.
Ideal for predictable volumes across a month. You purchase prepaid credits and lock an effective $1.90–$2.10/lb (sometimes a touch better). Its benefits include priority turnaround, auto-billing, and optional rollover credits.
Check pause policy, credit expiry, and whether mixed loads (linens + apparel) keep the same tier. For forecasting average laundry cost per month, monthly bundles provide the steadiest baseline.
Rule of thumb: Keep Weekly ≈ $2.00–$2.10/lb and Monthly ≈ $1.90–$2.00/lb (same inclusions and clean, dry weight).
In St. Petersburg (Pinellas County), tailored garments and bulky textiles are priced per item useful for structured pieces and coastal use-cases (beach days, marina runs). Care methods may include wet cleaning (PERC-free), hydrocarbon solvent cycles, or siloxane systems.
Finish options like light/medium/heavy starch, crease preference, shoulder guards, hanger type, garment bag return, and lint-roll finish can influence labor and turnaround. These sit outside standard wash–dry–fold weights.
Structured pieces and delicate textiles are priced per item because of fabrication and finishing time. Think silk charmeuse, linen blends, gabardine, rayon/viscose, or dresses with beadwork, sequins, lace appliqué, boning, tulle/organza, all require targeted spotting, controlled wet cleaning/hydrocarbon/siloxane cycles, and hand pressing (e.g., knife/box pleats, crease placement, shoulder guards).
Prices reflect labor, not weight.
Bulky items; down or down-alternative comforters with baffle-box construction, weighted blankets, duvet inserts/covers, and window treatments—bill per item due to size, fill, and dryer time.
Curtains vary by panel length, blackout/thermal interlining, and hardware style (grommet-top, rod-pocket, pinch-pleat, sheer voile). Pinellas’s coastal humidity can add conditioning/extra-dry cycles, modestly affecting turnaround.
Prices below are typical local bands; taxes/fees where applicable.
Item | Typical Price | Notes |
Shirt | $5–$7 | Press included; light/medium/heavy starch and sleeve crease options |
Pants | $6–$9 | Fabric dictates finish; cuff/crease alignment checked |
2-pc Suit | $16–$24 | Fabric/lining affect price; pleat/roll shaping and lapel form preserved |
Dress (casual/cocktail) | $18–$25 | Embellishments surcharge; tulle/organza handled with low-heat finishing |
Item | Size | Typical Price | Notes |
Comforter | Twin / Queen / King | $25–$35 | Down costs more; baffle-box needs extended, low-heat dryer cycles |
Duvet Cover | — | $12–$18 | Remove insert; inspected for colorfastness before finishing |
Blanket/Throw | — | $8–$15 | Weighted blanket surcharge for load balance and extra extraction |
Curtains | Per panel | $10–$20 | Length/lining change time; blackout/thermal and grommets add handwork |
Faster service carries a premium because of priority window allocation, route zone reshuffling, and cutoff time constraints. Same-day/next-day typically applies a rush add-on or higher per-lb tier. If offered, after-hours locker or evening drop can reduce friction but doesn’t remove the express surcharge.
Bigger, denser loads unlock better plan tiers and steadier effective $/lb. Watch minimum billable weight, weight rounding policy (to nearest lb), and whether the operator supports multi-bag consolidation under one ticket. Mixed loads (apparel + linens) can change cycle counts and marginal cost even when the posted rate looks identical.
Requests like mesh wash bag handling, colorfastness test, enzyme pre-treat, and oxygen-based (non-chlorine) brightener add touches of labor/material. Fabrics needing delicate/hand-wash cycle, flat-dry rack, or steam finishing extend machine time. These are optional, targeted protections—priced per item or as a modest line item when needed.
Down comforter, weighted blanket, duvet insert vs cover, and mattress topper don’t bill by weight; they follow a per-item schedule tied to size (twin/queen/king), fill type, and required extra-dry cycles in commercial-capacity dryers. Expect itemized pricing separate from your per-lb apparel total.
Most pickup routes enforce an order minimum and a free-delivery threshold; below that, a small zone-based delivery fee may apply. Miss the window and a missed-pickup or re-delivery fee can trigger. Provide gate code/concierge drop details, and note the reschedule cutoff for last-minute changes.
At CleanFold, we make laundry day simple — clear pricing, fast turnaround, and dependable service every time. Whether you choose pickup & delivery starting at $1.89/lb or drop-off wash & fold from $2.09/lb, you’ll enjoy fresh, neatly folded laundry in 24–48 hours.
We serve all St. Petersburg ZIP codes — 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33781 — plus surrounding communities like St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Beach, Pinellas Park, Kenneth City, and Seminole, as well as the East Coast cities of Melbourne, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Grant, and Malabar.
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