If you’re comparing laundry prices in Bangalore, it can feel confusing—per-kg here, per-piece there, add-ons for pressing and stains. This quick guide explains how pricing usually works, what affects your bill, and a few easy ways to save without cutting on quality.
Per-kg vs Per-piece: What’s the difference?
- Wash & Fold (per-kg): Ideal for everyday clothes—t-shirts, jeans, pajamas, gym wear, towels. You pay by weight, which is cost-effective for family loads.
- Steam Press / Ironing (per-piece): Shirts, trousers, sarees, uniforms are priced individually because finishing takes time and precision.
- Dry Cleaning (per-piece): Suits, silk, wool, and embellished outfits need solvent care and careful finishing—hence per-piece pricing.
What affects the price?
- Fabric & complexity: Silk, wool, velvet, and heavily embellished garments need special handling.
- Finishing detail: Sharp creases, pleat-ready sarees, jacket shaping—more time = higher price.
- Stain treatment: Tough stains add a small fee due to pre-treatment and retesting.
- Express turnaround: Faster delivery usually carries a priority charge.
- Pickup distance & zone: Some areas have small minimums or zone-based fees.
What’s a reasonable expectation?
- Wash & Fold (per-kg): Budget to mid-range for central locations; premium for ultra-fast or specialty handling.
- Steam Press (per-piece): Shirts/trousers are usually the most common line items; sarees and gowns cost more for time and care.
- Dry Cleaning (per-piece): Jackets, blazers, silk dresses typically sit higher due to solvent cycles and hand finishing.
(Always check the provider’s current list—prices change with fabric trends and supply costs.)
How to save without compromising quality
- Bundle smart: Do one bigger per-kg load instead of several tiny ones.
- Separate finishing: Press only office wear; keep casuals in wash & fold.
- Plan ahead: Avoid Express by booking a day earlier.
- Label priorities: Mark just the items that need stain removal or special press—don’t over-add services.
- Use weekly routines: Regular pickups help you avoid last-minute surcharges and keep wardrobes on cycle.
- Mind the weight: Wet or damp clothes weigh more—hand over dry garments to keep per-kg fair.
Quick checklist before you book
- Is the price list clear (per-kg vs per-piece)?
- Do they process separate, labelled batches (no mixing)?
- Are turnaround times honest (24–48 hrs for wash & fold, longer for dry clean)?
- Can you easily add notes for stains or heat sensitivity?
- Is Express optional and visibly priced?
Final word
The best value isn’t always the cheapest number—it’s clean, well-finished clothes delivered on time, week after week. Choose a provider that’s transparent about pricing, clear about care, and responsive on WhatsApp/phone. Your wallet—and your wardrobe—will thank you.
