5 Ultraconvenient Laundry Apps You NEED in Your Life
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I absolutely dread "laundry day" every week — it's a super big pain in the A, and my apartment building's washing machines have broken timers (they run a lot longer than expected!). Recently, I was so fed up with laundry that I decided to try Rinse, an on-demand laundry service app. It didn't disappoint: all of the items were picked up on time and dropped off one day later, washed, dried, neatly folded, and sealed in airtight plastic bags, which were within another, larger canvas bag that I was able to keep. It was such a relief. Seriously.
The only issue was the price tag — altogether, my service cost about $40, which was fair for the amount of laundry I gave them (they did my sheets, bathroom rug, towels, and clothes), but I wouldn't be willing to shell out that much every week. However, if you have a huge load of laundry on your hands and just need a freakin' BREAK, trust me when I say it's worth the splurge once in a while. And so, without further ado, here are five convenient laundry apps you should check out, stat.
DRYV
Chicago and Detroit dwellers, check out DRYV — the service is offered in both cities, and all orders can be available in 36 hours or less. Plus, you're able to track your laundry every step of the way, and you're notified by text message when it's all ready to be dropped off.
Platforms: Apple, Google Play
Washio
With 24-hour turnaround except on the weekends, Washio has solid ratings and easy customer support. One cool feature is Washio Now, wherein a "ninja" will swing by your home in 30 minutes or less to pick up your laundry. (Put in your zip code to see if it's available in your area!)
Platforms: Apple, Google Play
Dirty Laundry
New York City livers, Dirty Laundry looks like the most fun service app ever. Simply select a time frame, and your laundry will be picked up by one of the company's "dirty agents," who are "changing the world of how people look at laundry and dry cleaning."
Platforms: Apple, Google Play
Rinse
San Francisco and LA inhabitants, you're in luck — Rinse implements an efficient one-touch scheduling system, they're available when you get home from work, and customer support is as easy as shooting them a quick text.
Platforms: Apple, Google Play
Cleanly
Another New York-based business, with Cleanly, you simply schedule a pickup time, hand your laundry off to a valet, and voilà: your freshly cleaned items are delivered to you the very next day.
Platform: Apple