If you’re reading this, you probably fall into one of these categories:
(1). You HATE doing laundry. From sorting (or not) to putting everything in the machines to folding, you cannot stand doing laundry (but you have to so you can have clean clothes for the week).
(2). The washing and drying parts don’t bother you but folding laundry is the bane of your existence. If you could outsource that (and putting it away), you would do it in a heartbeat!
(3). You don’t necessarily love or hate doing laundry but you would rather spend your time doing something else.
Regardless of which category you can relate to, I have a solution for you: Decatur Express Laundry’s wash and fold service!
At Decatur Express Laundry LLC, we handle everything related to everyday laundry such as sorting, stain treating, washing, drying, folding, and ironing.
We also provide free pickup and delivery services to those who are located in Decatur, Georgia.
If you don’t live in Decatur, GA but you live within 10 miles of Decatur, GA 30035 then you also qualify for free pickup and delivery.
(Disclaimer: This is not a dry cleaning service. If any of your items require dry cleaning, then please reach out to a dry cleaner business instead).
If you’ve never tried a wash and fold service before so you don’t know what to expect or why you should try this laundry service, then check out these 10 reasons to use Decatur Express Laundry’s wash and fold service.
1. You will get your time back.
Laundry can take up several hours of your day. The most time-consuming parts are sorting, stain treating, folding, and ironing.
On top of that, if you go to a laundromat to do your laundry, you have to add in the time it takes for you to get there, load the carts with your laundry, load the washing & drying machines, pay for the machines, put your laundry in a vehicle, and get back home.
If you do laundry at home, you have to add in the time it takes to dry your laundry (if you refuse to leave your home while the dryer is running).
Laundry is something you cannot avoid. Even if you let everything pile up for a month, you will eventually need to wash and dry everything so you can have clean clothes, towels, and bedding for the next day.
Instead of spending about two to six hours per week doing laundry, you can get back that time by using a laundry service and spend that time doing something else (e.g. going out with family/friends, trying a new hobby/activity, resting, etc.).
2. You won’t have to go to the laundromat anymore.
If you have bulky items that don’t fit in residential washers and dryers, then you will need to go to a laundromat to wash and dry your bulky items. These items include comforters, duvets, dog beds, area rugs, and stuffed toys.
If you don’t have a washer and dryer at home or if one of your machines is currently out of order, then you will have to go to a laundromat to do your laundry weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed.
As stated in the previous point, doing laundry at the laundromat can take up several hours of your day. Even if you come and go while your laundry is in the washer or dryer, you could experience issues that will prolong the time it will take to do your laundry.
For example, if you accidentally poured your detergent in the fabric softener compartment or if you used too much detergent (inside the drum or in the detergent compartment), your laundry will have detergent residue and may smell bad. If you leave while the washer is running, you won’t notice this issue until you return to the laundromat and you will have to run the washer again to get rid of the residue and smell (which will add another 30 minutes to this task).
Another example is the dryer door could pop open while you’re gone which means your clothes won’t be dried when you return. Unless there’s an attendant there to close the door and start the machine again for you, you will have to wait another 30+ minutes for your laundry to be dried.
With a wash and fold service, you won’t have to worry about any of those issues and you won’t have to plan your day around going to the laundromat to do your laundry.
3. Your laundry will be treated with care and last longer.
Some of the common mistakes that people make when it comes to doing laundry are overstuffing the machines, using too much detergent, over drying their items, and selecting the wrong settings on the machines.
All of these mistakes can cause your items to become damaged and can decrease the lifespan of your laundry items.
At Decatur Express Laundry LLC, we treat all laundry items with care.
How?
We read the care labels and follow the wash & dry instructions on there.
We use the appropriate amount of detergent in the washer and we use mesh bags for delicate items.
We dry items on low heat in the dryer and we air dry items as needed or as requested by the customer.
With our careful handling of your laundry, your items will be cleaned properly, folded neatly, and last longer than before.
4. You will reduce stress and household tension.
Laundry can be stressful especially if it’s a chore that’s shared (or not) with your significant other and/or family members.
It’s easy for your laundry baskets to fill up (and even overflow) by the end of the week especially if you have kids. The sight of that can cause stress.
It’s easy to feel fatigued when you see the laundry has been sitting in the washer for several hours (and stinks as a result), sitting in the dryer for several hours (so everything is wrinkled now), or piled up in the laundry basket instead of folded and put away.
It’s easy to get into an argument with other household members about whose turn it is to do laundry or about someone not doing the laundry correctly.
You (and your loved ones) can avoid all of this stress and tension by outsourcing this chore to a laundry business such as Decatur Express Laundry LLC.
With our convenient and professional wash and fold service, there will be one less chore to worry about every week and a calmer environment for all household members.
5. You will avoid decision fatigue about cycles, settings, and stain treatment.
Have you ever heard someone say that “laundry is easy because the machines do most of the work?”
I have and people who think that way are incorrect.
Let me explain.
Laundry isn’t just about putting your items in a washer and dryer and putting your laundry products in the correct compartments.
It’s also about sorting your items correctly (e.g. by color, fabric, item type), using the correct products and amounts (e.g. 2-3 tablespoons of detergent for a normal load), and selecting the appropriate washer settings (e.g. cold vs. warm water, delicate cycle, heavy duty/soil) and dryer settings (e.g. low heat, timed dry for 30 minutes vs. 60 minutes).
Add stain treatment into the mix and you will have to worry about selecting the appropriate products (e.g. oxygen bleach vs. chlorine bleach to revive white items) and repeating steps (such as soaking and washing the items) until the stain is removed.
If any step in the laundry process is done incorrectly, then items can become damaged (e.g. holes or weakened threads, detergent residue spots, color bleeding), cause skin irritation, or still be dirty due to not being cleaned properly.
Reading the care labels and following the instructions to a tee every single time you do laundry can become stressful especially on the days you’re short on time or you don’t have as much energy to do laundry.
Doing laundry involves a lot of decisions especially when you’re handling a new item for the first time, using a laundromat for the first time, or doing laundry yourself for the first time.
You can avoid decision fatigue and stress (as mentioned in the previous point) by outsourcing your laundry to a trusted, professional laundry service such as Decatur Express Laundry LLC.
6. You can start each week organized and prepared.
Through our wash and fold service, your laundry will be picked up, washed, dried, folded, and delivered to your front door ready to be put away in your closet and drawers.
If you select the Fresh & Pressed laundry package, then your everyday laundry items will be ironed/steamed and enclosed in a garment bag so they’re ready to be worn during the week.
You will no longer have to spend your weekend getting all of your laundry done to prepare for the next week because we will do that for you.
7. You won’t have to worry about machine issues.
Washers can break down due to overloading items, using too much detergent and fabric softener, not being cleaned every month, products being placed in the wrong compartment, etc.
If you have a front load washing machine, you might have to deal with water leaks, removing mold from the door gasket, or replacing the rubber seals.
Dryers can break down because of a lack of cleaning the lint screens and vents. For residential dryers, you should clean the lint screen after every load and you should clean the dryer vent at least once per year. Failure to do so can lead to your dryer not working or even a fire.
By using a wash and fold service, you won’t have to worry about dealing with any of these issues or maintaining your machines as frequently (if you still choose to wash and dry certain items at home such as undergarments).
8. You deserve help with weekly chores.
Your schedule is constantly full with different responsibilities.
Perhaps you’re working two or more jobs to pay your bills and expenses.
Perhaps you recently had a baby or adopted a pet so you’re adjusting to having a new edition to your family.
Perhaps you’re working a full-time job and attending college at the same time.
Perhaps you’re moving to a new city or preparing for an elderly family member to move to an assisted living facility.
Regardless of what your life looks like right now, you deserve help with managing weekly tasks such as laundry.
You already have enough to do on a daily basis so let us help take a load off for you.
9. You won’t have to worry about cross contamination.
We handle one laundry order at a time to ensure orders don’t get mixed up.
If on your order form you put that you want some items to be washed with a scented detergent (such as Gain) and some items to be washed with an unscented detergent (such as Persil Free & Sensitive), then we will wash and dry the items that require an unscented detergent first.
Additionally, we clean our washer, dryer, and workspace in between each order.
What does that look like?
We wipe down the outside of the washer and dryer with a cleaner and microfiber cloth.
We run the washer on a clean cycle with a washing machine cleaner tablet in the drum.
We wipe down the inside of the dryer, top of the tables, and inside of the laundry baskets with disinfecting wipes or a disinfectant spray and microfiber cloth.
After every dryer load, we remove the lint from the lint screen.
After every order, we vacuum the inside of the lint trap hole.
Several times per year, we have the dryer vent cleaned professionally.
We wear gloves while sorting laundry and cleaning the machines and our workspace, and we wash our hands frequently throughout the day.
(Disclaimer: As of now, this mainly applies to laundry items that can fit in our washer and dryer. For bulky items, we use a laundromat to wash and dry those items so we cannot guarantee that there won’t be any type of cross contamination. This will change in the future when we’re able to purchase our own facility and commercial machines).
10. You will get consistent high-quality results.
With some laundry services, your order may be processed differently each time so the results aren’t consistent.
For example, if you choose a laundromat to handle your laundry on a weekly basis, you might find that your laundry is folded differently each time or the scent might be different each time.
That’s because your laundry is handled by a different person every time and that particular laundromat doesn’t have standard operating procedures in place to ensure your laundry is handled the same no matter who processes your order.
At Decatur Express Laundry LLC, we have standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place to ensure we deliver high-quality results on a consistent basis.
These include the order intake form on our website, the lineup of laundry supplies we offer, the folding boards we use to fold items neatly, and more.
We keep track of your laundry preferences and feedback that our customers give us so we can improve our services overall.
BONUS: You can receive discounts on your future orders if you refer customers to our local business.
With our referral program, you can receive a 30% discount on a future order if you refer a new customer to our business and they include your full name on our intake form in the appropriate field. For more information, please visit our referral program page.
There you have it—ten reasons to try Decatur Express Laundry’s wash and fold service!
If you have any questions about our laundry services, then please reach out to us via email at info@decaturexpresslaundry.com.
We hope you decide to give this local laundry business a chance to help you with laundry.
Life is too short to be stressed about laundry so let us handle it for you. 💛
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