Some weeks the laundry basket just wins. A busy stretch at work, a sick kid, a weekend away, and suddenly there’s a mountain of clothes waiting. A wash-and-fold service takes that pile off your hands and returns it clean, dry, and neatly folded.
Here’s how wash and fold works in Singapore, how pricing is calculated, and what actually happens to your laundry once it leaves your door.
What Is Wash and Fold, and Who It’s For
The Basics: Wash, Dry, Fold, Done
Wash and fold is exactly what it sounds like. Your everyday laundry is washed, dried, and folded, then returned ready to go straight into the wardrobe. No sorting, no hanging clothes out on the bamboo pole, no folding marathon on a Sunday night.
It’s ideal for everyday items like T-shirts, shorts, underwear, socks, pyjamas, towels and casual wear. Items that need special care, like suits, silk or embellished pieces, are better suited to dry cleaning.
Perfect for One-Off Loads
Not everyone needs laundry help every week. You might just want a hand after a holiday, before guests arrive, or during a particularly hectic month.
That’s where pay-as-you-go wash and fold makes sense. You book only when you need it, with no monthly commitment. If you find yourself booking every week, a subscription plan will usually work out better (more on that below).
How Wash and Fold Pricing Works in Singapore
Priced by Bag Size, Not per Item
At The Care, wash and fold is priced by bag size. Fill the bag, and you pay one flat price, whether it holds 20 items or 40.
| Bag Size | Capacity | Price | Cost per kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Bag | 5kg | $30 | $6.00 |
| Large Bag | 10kg | $54 | $5.40 |
| Extra Large Bag | 15kg | $73.50 | $4.90 |
This makes your bill easy to predict. You know the cost before you even start packing. And the bigger the bag, the less you pay per kg, so if you’re washing for the whole family, the Large or Extra Large bag gives you better value.
How much fits in a bag? As a rough guide, a 5kg load holds about a week of clothes for one person. A 10kg load suits a couple or a small family, and 15kg covers a busy family week with towels included.
When Per Piece Pricing Makes More Sense
Only have a handful of items? You don’t need to fill a whole bag. Wash and fold per piece is $2.50 per item.
A simple way to decide: if you have fewer than 12 pieces, per-piece pricing usually costs less. Once you go past 12, the Regular Bag at $30 becomes the better deal.
What Happens to Your Laundry, Step by Step
Sorting and Washing
Every load is sorted before it goes into the machine. Whites, darks, and colours are separated so nothing bleeds onto anything else, and fabrics are grouped so delicate items aren’t tossed in with heavy towels or jeans. Each group is then washed on the cycle that suits it.
Drying and Folding
Once washed, your laundry is dried thoroughly, which matters a lot in Singapore’s humidity. Clothes that stay slightly damp can quickly pick up a musty smell. Everything is then folded neatly so it’s ready to put straight into your drawers.
Quality Check Before Delivery
Before anything leaves us, each load gets a final check. We make sure items are clean, completely dry, and folded properly, and that everything you sent is packed and ready to return to you.
Book Your Wash and Fold With The Care
Choose Your Bag Size
Pick the bag that matches your load, or go per piece for smaller batches. You’ll find the full breakdown on our price list.
Doorstep Pickup and Delivery Across Singapore
No need to lug heavy bags to a laundry shop. We collect from your door and bring everything back clean and folded, anywhere in Singapore. Pickup and delivery is free for orders above $60, so an Extra Large Bag, or a Large Bag combined with a few other items, gets you there easily.
Need It Regularly? Consider a Subscription
If wash and fold is becoming part of your weekly routine, a monthly plan can save you money and time. Our subscription plans include regular pickup and delivery, so you never need to think about booking.
| Plan | What’s included | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Lite Plan | 4 Regular Bags | $150 |
| Max Plan | 4 Large Bags | $170 |
| Extra Large Wash & Fold Plan | 4 Extra Large Bags | $220 |
Want to see if a plan fits your household? Read our guide to Wash and Fold Subscription Singapore or explore our subscription plans.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the difference between wash and fold and wash and iron?
Wash and fold covers washing, drying, and folding. Wash and iron adds pressing, which is better for shirts, blouses, and work clothes that need to look crisp.
Can I mix different types of clothes in one bag?
Yes. We sort everything by colour and fabric before washing, so you don’t need to separate them yourself.
Do I need a subscription to use wash and fold?
No. You can book one-off loads anytime. Subscriptions are an option if you want regular service at a lower cost per bag.
Is wash and fold suitable for delicate items?
It’s best for everyday clothes and linens. For silk, wool, suits or embellished pieces, dry cleaning is the safer choice.