FAQ The Laundry Room Berkeley
The Laundry Room in Berkeley is the only laundromat in the area equipped with a hospital-grade Ozone sanitation system built directly into every washer. It automatically infuses advanced Ozone into every cold wash cycle at no extra cost to you, eliminating bacteria, viruses, mold, and allergens while leaving your clothes incredibly soft and odor-free.
Our Berkeley storefront is open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. To ensure you have plenty of time to dry and fold your clothes before closing, our last wash cutoff time is at 8:30 PM.
We offer total payment flexibility! You can pay using traditional coins, or you can ditch the heavy quarter rolls and pay instantly at our brand-new Dexter machines via the DexterPay app using a credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Bonus: First-time users get their first wash completely free when using the app!
We feature a fleet of 30 heavy-duty Dexter washers and 48 rapid commercial dryers designed to handle any size chore. Our washers range from 30lb (3 loads) up to massive 80lb (8 loads) capacity units, making them ideal for large families, weekly laundry mountains, or bulky comforters, duvets, and sleeping bags.
We are always fully attended. Every hour our doors are open, a friendly staff member is on-site to maintain our strict standards of cleanliness, answer questions about our Ozone cycles, or help you set up the DexterPay mobile app.
We built our space to offer comfortable "cafe vibes" rather than a typical neglected laundromat feel. While your clothes spin, enjoy free storefront parking, free coffee every morning until noon, high-speed free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, crisp flat-screen TVs, clean customer restrooms, and fully stocked snack, drink, and soap vending machines.
Simply pull up to our San Pablo Ave lot and drop off your clothes with our attendant. We carefully sort your garments, wash them separately from other orders using hypoallergenic, fragrance-free detergent, and return them crisply folded and wrapped in protective plastic. Standard next-day turnaround is $1.90/lb., and express same-day turnaround is $2.65/lb. (if dropped off by 10:00 AM), subject to a 10lb minimum order.
FAQ The Laundry Room Oakland
Our Oakland storefront is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. To ensure you have plenty of time to finish drying and folding your clothes before we close, our last wash cutoff time is strictly at 8:00 PM.
We offer total payment flexibility! You can absolutely still pay with traditional coins, but you can also ditch the heavy quarter rolls entirely by downloading the DexterPay app. The app allows you to pay securely right from your smartphone using a credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Bonus: New app users get their first wash completely free!
We are always fully attended. Every single hour that our doors are open, a friendly staff member is on-site to maintain our strict standards of cleanliness, monitor the machines, and help you get set up on the DexterPay app if it's your first time visiting.
Yes! Hauling heavy bags of laundry is a workout, which is why we feature a large, free dedicated parking lot in the back of the building. This makes loading and unloading your vehicle incredibly easy and stress-free.
We feature a premium fleet of modern, high-capacity Dexter commercial washers and rapid dryers. Our machines range from standard sizes to large-capacity units built to handle massive family laundry mountains, bulky duvets, sleeping bags, weighted blankets, and king-size comforters.
We designed our space to have comfortable neighborhood "cafe vibes" rather than feeling dark or neglected. While you wait, enjoy our in-store phone charging station, free high-speed Wi-Fi, refreshing air conditioning, comfortable seating, continuous music, crisp flat-screen TVs, and deep utility sinks.
We have you covered. Our Oakland facility features fully stocked vending machines where you can purchase a variety of premium laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, and bleach, alongside refreshing cold sodas and snacks.
Wash & Fold FAQ
We keep our pricing straightforward and predictable with a simple per-pound rate and a standard 10-pound minimum order: Next-Day Turnaround: $1.90 per pound. Same-Day Express Service: $2.65 per pound.
If you are in a pinch and need your laundry back the very same day, please drop off your garments at our Berkeley location by 10:00 AM. Orders dropped off after 10:00 AM will be ready the following day.
Absolutely not. We strictly maintain a sanitary, customer-first experience. Every single order is tracked, washed, and dried completely separately in its own dedicated premium Dexter machine. Your clothes will never be mixed with another customer's items.
By default, we use a high-quality hypoallergenic and fragrance-free detergent to ensure a deep clean that is safe for sensitive skin, allergies, and baby clothes. However, if you have a specific brand preference, you are always welcome to bring your own favorite detergent, fabric softener, or dryer sheets for our attendants to use.
Leave the sorting to us! There is no need to separate your clothes before dropping them off. Our professional on-site staff meticulously separates your laundry into whites, darks, and lights to prevent color bleeding and keep your garments looking vibrant.
Yes, we gladly accommodate custom requests. If you have delicate items that need to be washed in cold water, dried on low heat, spot-treated for specific stains, or completely hang-dried, just let our friendly attended staff know during drop-off.
We sweat the details so you don't have to. Our service includes meticulous sock matching and pairing. All clothes are carefully and neatly folded, then wrapped in protective plastic to ensure they stay pristine on your trip home. If you prefer specific shirts, dresses, or pants to be hung up, we can hang them for a small charge of just $0.50 per hanger
Large, bulky bedding pieces that don't fit in standard home washers are priced individually rather than by the pound to ensure they get the dedicated deep clean they need. For example, a twin comforter is $19, a queen comforter is $23, and a king comforter is $27. Standard bed pillows and full/twin blankets can also be added to your order for $12 each.