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The Laundry Place
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The Laundry Place
Drop it off. We wash, dry, and fold — ready when you are. Confirm current pricing.
Professional care, convenience, and quality you can trust
Drop off dirty clothes, pick up clean, perfectly folded laundry. Same-day and next-day service available — additional charges apply for same-day laundry.
Expert stain treatment, premium detergents, and attention to detail. We treat your clothes like our own.
Competitive wash and fold pricing — live rates at the kiosk or from staff. Loyalty rewards and special offers available.
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Choose the service that fits your needs and budget
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Professional washing, drying, and folding with premium detergents. We treat your clothes like our own.
Included with wash & fold
Targeted treatment for coffee, wine, grease, ink, blood, and food stains.
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Express / same-day for an additional per-pound fee — same rates at every wash & fold location. Standard orders get a due date set at drop-off.
Four steps from drop-off to pick-up.
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Bring laundry to an attended location. We weigh and sort it for you.
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Premium detergents, commercial machines, and stain treatment when needed.
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Everything folded and organized — ready to put away.
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Text when ready. Grab your order on your schedule.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, debit, cash, FasCard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — no extra fee on drop-off.
No convenience fees on wash & fold. Fees only apply when adding money to FasCard or Laundroworks cards at the kiosk.
Real reviews from people who leave the laundry with us.
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Attended service during staff hours. Self-service machines run when the store is open.
4347 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
8585 Clark St, Clive, IA 50325
308 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Check live hours above. While you wait for an attendant window, self-service is open during store hours.
Quick answers before you bring a bag in.
Standard service is 24-48 hours. Same-day service is available for an additional fee. Rush service (4-6 hours) is available at select locations.
We can treat most common stains including coffee, wine, grease, ink, blood, and food stains. Our professional stain treatment is included with all wash & fold services.
Yes — for bulky items (pillows, rugs, misc) at Merle Hay, Clive, and South Ankeny, with flat per-item pricing. Everyday per-pound wash & fold is an in-store drop-off service.
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll re-wash your items at no charge or provide a full refund.
Absolutely. We have special processes for delicate fabrics, wool, silk, and other sensitive materials. Just let us know when you drop off.
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Standard service is 24–48 hours. Same-day service is available for an additional fee at select locations.
We treat most common stains including coffee, wine, grease, ink, blood, and food. Professional stain treatment is included with wash & fold.
Yes — for bulky items (pillows, rugs, misc) at Merle Hay, Clive, and South Ankeny, with flat per-item pricing. Everyday per-pound wash & fold is an in-store drop-off service.