Is it expensive to do laundry?

Is it expensive to do laundry? Time is our most valuable resource. Many struggle to juggle work, family, and household responsibilities. Doing laundry can feel like an endless, time-consuming chore. Especially when the results aren’t always great: stretching, fading, and damage when you take items out of the machine. The wrong laundry detergent or fabric softener can result in disaster. 

When you want to focus on something more valuable, the load, wash, dry, and fold cycle that makes up the laundry routine becomes overwhelming. And to say nothing of the utility bill! 65% of Americans believe that laundry costs have increased over the past five years.  

Enter Optima Maids’ professional laundry maid service—a laundry cost option that simplifies life while being cost-effective. Let’s explore why outsourcing laundry might be the smartest financial decision for laundry costs, and how it results in savings in your electricity bill and other utility costs!

For affordable, reliable cleaning, call Optima Maids at (801) 784-8643 for a FREE personalized cost quote. Hand the laundry routine burden over to our professionals!

1. Time is Money

Laundry takes an immense amount of time. The average person spends several hours a week washing, drying, folding, and ironing. Factor in opportunity cost—what you could be doing instead— and the expense of a laundry service pales in comparison. Freeing up hours for things like education, hobbies, or family time adds immense value to your life. Why spend time in front of a washer and dryer?

A professional laundry service buys back time. Our experts handle laundry with care and efficiency, so you can do more with your time. When it comes to how much time is freed up and overall convenience, the difference? Night and day.

2. Reduced Utility Costs

Running a washing machine and dryer isn’t free. The energy consumption costs plus water usage can be problematic. Drying clothes at home can cost $1.00 per load– the energy bill and water bill quickly grow out of control as they consume electricity and water. On top of water and energy costs, maintenance and repair expenses soar as machines are used with regular frequency.  

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, numbers don’t lie: laundry machines are among the most energy-intensive household appliances. We use industrial-grade machines that’re energy-efficient and handle large loads. 

3. Extends the Life of Clothing

Improper laundering causes wear, fading, and size stretching in items. From the initial sorting, the choice of cold water or warm, to machine wash and dryer settings, there are many factors. For instance, type of fabric or color. Our professionals know fabric care; each article of clothing is washed based on material. This extends the lifespan of clothing, sheets, towels, and more, saving you from replacements. It costs a lot to replace clothing— they can last with proper care.  

In the long run, a professional laundry service helps preserve your wardrobe investment. The efficiency and maintenance of quality clothing result in long-term savings in both time and money.  

4. Eliminates the Need for Expensive Equipment

On top of the purchase price for washing machines and dryers, there is delivery, finding a place for installation, and maintenance costs to consider for washing machines and dryers. All machines need repairs or replacements, and washing machines increase electricity bills and water costs way more: 8% monthly.  

When you hire our laundry service, you don’t need to own or maintain these appliances, and you get the added benefit of not having to purchase laundry products, as we use our own eco-friendly detergent, soap, dryer sheets, and softener. Especially beneficial for people living in apartments or rental properties. 

Did you know?

Laundromat prices can reach as high as $5 per load during peak hours, which quickly racks up with regular frequency in laundromat visits. And drying clothes at home can cost between $0.50 to $1.00 per load.

6. Additional Services Included

We provide extras that would cost more if done separately by others. For example, in contrast to a laundromat, we offer stain removal, dry cleaning, ironing, and folding. We use only eco-friendly, state-of-the-art products in our choice of laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets. 

These enhance the value you get and guarantee clothes come back looking and feeling their best.  By combining multiple services into one affordable package, you avoid the cost of managing these on your own. 

Get a Free Estimate, Call (801) 784-8643

These savings can’t be beat! We serve every location throughout Utah. Phone our number at (801) 784-8643 for more information, answers to questions, more house cleaning options, and a FREE pricing rate estimate. Schedule a laundry job that fits your budget and provides value for money today. Each member is background-checked and expertly trained, and we’re happy to work in the laundry room of your house or location, if preferred.