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What we can and can't wash

A wash-and-fold isn't a dry cleaner. Here's exactly where the line is, and why.

By Auckland LaundryUpdated Nov 20263 min read

Yes, every day

  • Cotton and synthetic tops, tees, shirts, blouses
  • Jeans, chinos, shorts, skirts, casual dresses
  • Underwear, socks, sleepwear
  • Sportswear and swimwear (rinse the chlorine first if you can)
  • Towels, baby and kids' clothes (ask for Hygiene 60°C)
  • Hoodies, sweatshirts, light jackets with a washable label

Yes, with the Delicate add-on

  • Merino and wool knits — cold wash, dried flat
  • Silk and viscose with a hand-wash label
  • Lingerie, lace, anything with hooks (bagged)

Handed back unwashed

  • Anything marked dry-clean only, suits, blazers, structured coats
  • Leather, suede, fur, feathers, heavily beaded or sequinned items
  • Heavily soiled, oily or contaminated work gear
  • Bedding and duvets from home (we do linen for hotels, not guests' duvets)
  • Shoes

Returned items aren't charged for their weight. If a label is ambiguous we message you before washing.

Stains

Tell us in the booking notes. Fresh food, wine and sweat usually come out in a standard cycle; set-in oil, ink and dye transfer may not, and we won't use aggressive chemistry on your clothes without asking.

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