Is a laundry pick-up service cheaper than a laundromat in Canberra?

When you factor in your travel time, coins, parking, and the hours spent waiting at a laundromat, a pick-up laundry service like LaundroMum can cost less overall — especially for larger loads. LaundroMum charges $25/5 kg with a $60 minimum order and $12 flat delivery.

Does LaundroMum charge per kilogram or per load?

LaundroMum charges per 5 kg increment at $25 each. So 5 kg = $25, 10 kg = $50, 15 kg = $75, and so on. Ironing, doona washing, stain treatment, and pet-fur removal are priced separately.

What is the minimum order for LaundroMum?

The minimum order is $60 (excluding the $12 pick-up and delivery fee). Most standard loads easily reach this minimum.

Does LaundroMum charge for pick-up and delivery?

Yes, pick-up and delivery is a flat $12 fee per order, regardless of location within Canberra and Queanbeyan.

How Much Does a Laundry Service Cost in Canberra?

Q: How much does a laundry service cost in Canberra?

LaundroMum's laundry service in Canberra starts from $25 per 5 kg load for washing, drying, and folding. Pick-up and delivery is a flat $12 fee. A typical family load of 10 kg costs around $62 including delivery.

The short answer: from $25 per 5 kg load, plus a flat $12 pick-up and delivery fee. Below is a full breakdown of every service LaundroMum offers — so you know exactly what you're paying before you book.

$25 per 5 kg wash

$12 flat delivery

$60 min. order

24h turnaround

Complete Pricing Breakdown

All prices are in AUD. The $60 minimum order applies to laundry services only — delivery is charged separately.

Washing, Drying & Folding

Service	Price
Standard Washing (wash, dry & fold)	$25 / 5 kg
10 kg (2 loads)	$50
15 kg (3 loads)	$75
20 kg (4 loads)	$100

Doona & Blanket Washing

Item	Price
Single / Double Doona or Blanket	$25 each
Queen / King Doona or Blanket	$37 each

Special Care Services

Service	Price
Handwashing (delicates)	$4.50 / item
Stain Treatment	$12 flat
Pet-Fur Removal	$12 flat

Ironing

Item	Price
T-Shirt, Shorts, or Trousers	$3.50 / item
Business Shirt or Blouse	$4.50 / item
Complex Garment (suits, dresses, etc.)	$9.00 / item
Bedsheet (Single)	$8.00 / item
Bedsheet (Queen / Double)	$10.00 / item
Bedsheet (King)	$15.00 / item

Pick-Up & Delivery

Fee	Price
Pick-up & delivery (flat fee, any suburb)	$12 flat
Minimum order (excl. delivery)	$60

Real Order Examples

Wondering what your order might look like? Here are three common scenarios.

Family Weekly Load

10 kg washing$50
5 × business shirts$22.50
Subtotal$72.50
Delivery$12

$84.50 total

Single Professional

5 kg washing$25
8 × business shirts$36
Subtotal$61
Delivery$12

$73 total

Doona + Sheets

1 × Queen doona$37
2 × Queen bedsheets$20
5 kg clothes wash$25
Subtotal$82
Delivery$12

$94 total

DIY Laundromat vs. LaundroMum

A laundromat might look cheaper at first glance. But is it really?

Cost Factor	DIY Laundromat	LaundroMum
Washing (10 kg)	~$14–$18	$50
Drying	~$8–$12	Included
Folding	You do it	Included
Travel (petrol + time)	~$5–$15	$0
Time spent (2–3 hrs)	Your weekend	0 mins
Pick-up & delivery	—	$12 flat
Realistic Total	$27–$45 + your time	$62 — done for you

When time is factored in, the gap closes quickly — especially if you're ironing or washing bulky items a laundromat can't handle well. For busy Canberrans, LaundroMum is often the smarter financial decision.

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Pricing Questions

Yes — $60 minimum on laundry services (excluding the $12 delivery fee). A standard 10 kg load at $50 needs $10 more in ironing or special care to reach the minimum. Most orders easily exceed it.

Per 5 kg increment. So if your load weighs 7 kg, it's counted as 2 × 5 kg = $50. We weigh everything accurately when we collect it and communicate with you if there's any significant difference from your estimate.

Payment is due upon delivery. We accept bank transfer and most major payment methods. You'll receive a confirmation of your order total before we return your clean laundry.

No. You pay for the services you book plus the flat $12 delivery fee. If anything changes once we weigh your clothes, we'll contact you before proceeding. No surprises at drop-off.

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