About Laundry Picked Up
Laundry Picked Up is a wash and fold laundry pickup and delivery service serving Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. Our service is simple: we pick up your dirty laundry from your door, wash and fold it professionally using commercial-grade equipment, and deliver it back clean and neatly folded — usually within 24 hours.
Unlike national gig-economy services where random workers wash your clothes in their home machines, your laundry is professionally laundered in commercial equipment. Your clothes are always washed separately — never mixed with other customers' loads. We separate lights and darks, check pockets for loose items, and follow your specific preferences for detergent, water temperature, and fabric softener.
We offer both pay-as-you-go and recurring pickup plans. Pay-as-you-go customers are charged per pound with free pickup and delivery and no hidden fees. Recurring pickup customers enjoy discounted per-pound rates with automatic weekly or bi-weekly pickup and delivery on their chosen day.
Service Area
Laundry Picked Up serves the following communities in Northern Virginia and the greater Washington DC area:
We serve all Alexandria neighborhoods including:
- Rose Hill — Residential community serving military families and Fort Belvoir commuters
- Franconia — Near Franconia-Springfield Metro, ideal for commuters
- Kingstowne — Families and townhome communities near Kingstowne Towne Center
- Old Town Alexandria — Historic district, young professionals, row houses and condos
- Old Town North — Waterfront development with new apartment communities
- Del Ray — Trendy neighborhood along Mount Vernon Avenue
- Arlandria — Diverse community with apartments and families
- Potomac Yard — New Metro station area with apartments and young professionals
- Landmark — Redevelopment area with growing apartment communities
- Van Dorn — Near Van Dorn Metro, convenient for commuters
- Seminary Hill — Established residential area near Episcopal Seminary
- North Ridge — Quiet residential neighborhood with established homes
- Rosemont — Charming bungalows near King Street Metro
- Eisenhower Valley — Near Eisenhower Metro, mixed office and residential
- Carlyle — Modern condos near USPTO headquarters
- Taylor Run — Residential area near George Washington Masonic Memorial
- Potomac West — Mount Vernon Avenue corridor
- Huntington — Near Huntington Metro, apartments and commuters
- Belle Haven — Affluent residential area along the GW Parkway
- Mount Vernon — Southern Alexandria, families along Route 1
- Groveton — Richmond Highway corridor, diverse community
- Hybla Valley — Residential area near Huntley Meadows Park
- Fort Hunt — Established family neighborhood
- Hollin Hills — Mid-century modern homes with unique architecture
- Cameron Station — Planned community with townhomes and families
- Mark Center — Near BRAC-133, serving Department of Defense employees
- Burgundy Village — Residential community near Fort Belvoir
Fairfax County
Reston Town Center area, Silver Line Metro corridor
Historic Herndon, Worldgate, near Dulles Airport
Dale City, Lake Ridge, Potomac Mills area
Historic Manassas, Manassas Park, VRE corridor
Why Choose Laundry Picked Up
Unlike national services that send random gig workers to wash your clothes in their personal home machines, Laundry Picked Up professionally launders your clothes in commercial-grade equipment. Your laundry is always washed separately — never mixed with strangers' clothes in a shared machine.
Unlike services that charge hidden delivery fees and take 3-4 days for standard turnaround, we offer free pickup and delivery with next-day turnaround. No delivery fees. No service fees. No surprise charges. Just per-pound pricing that is transparent and competitive.
We are locally owned and operated in Alexandria, Virginia. When you use Laundry Picked Up, you are supporting a local business that knows your community — not a venture-funded Silicon Valley startup or a faceless gig economy platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Laundry Picked Up work?
Schedule a pickup on our website. Leave your laundry bag at your door. We pick it up, wash and fold everything, and deliver it back clean — usually within 24 hours. You do not need to be home.
How much does wash and fold cost?
Wash and fold starts at $2.25 per pound for recurring pickup customers and $2.50 per pound for pay-as-you-go. Minimum order is $29.99 which covers the first 12 pounds. Pickup and delivery are always free with no hidden fees.
Is my laundry washed separately?
Always. Your laundry is never combined with anyone else's. We separate your lights and darks, check pockets for loose items, and wash each customer's load individually.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Falls Church, Arlington (south), and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. This includes dozens of neighborhoods from Old Town to Crystal City to Fort Belvoir.
Do I need to be home for pickup and delivery?
No. Leave your laundry bag at your door, porch, or with your building concierge. We will pick it up and return your clean, folded laundry to the same spot. You will receive a notification when delivery is complete.
How long until I get my laundry back?
Standard turnaround is 24 hours. Same-day service may be available depending on pickup time and location.
Can I choose my detergent and settings?
Yes. You can specify regular, hypoallergenic, or eco-friendly detergent; water temperature; fabric softener preference; and dryer heat settings.
Do you wash bedding and comforters?
We focus on everyday wash and fold — regular clothing, towels, sheets, and similar items. Oversized bedding items like king comforters may be priced per piece.
What if something is damaged?
We treat your clothes with care and follow your instructions. If anything is damaged during our process, we make it right — guaranteed.
Can I set up a weekly pickup schedule?
Yes. Set up recurring weekly or bi-weekly pickups and we will automatically pick up and deliver on your chosen day. Recurring pickup plans save you money per pound.
Is this better than going to the laundromat?
We think so. No driving, no waiting, no folding. We pick up from your door, wash your clothes separately (not in shared machines), fold everything neatly, and deliver it back. You save 2-3 hours per week.
Do you serve apartment buildings and condos?
Yes. We serve houses, apartments, condos, and townhomes. For apartment buildings, you can leave your bag with the concierge or at your door.