At Home Laundry Business

At Home Laundry Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

When you think of starting a laundry business, you may think of the laundromat business with dozens of washing machines and dryers arranged in rows.

But do you know you can start an at-home laundry business?

How your business works is simple! The clients will leave their laundry outside their door for a scheduled pick-up and washing. Upon picking up, you can take the clothes to your home and wash then dry them. Then, you fold the clothes and return them to the client.

To start your own at-home laundry business, you will need a washer and dryer, a way to transport laundry from your clients, and a dedicated washing space. You will also need bag tags, a hanging scale, garment covers, and laundry bags or hampers.

For efficiency and convenience, you may invest in a laundry app where customers can request the service.

In this list, you'll find real-world at-home laundry business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a at-home laundry business that makes money.

1. PickMyLaundry ($1.2M/year)

Pick My Laundry, founded by an engineering graduate and his team, was born out of their frustration with the lack of reliable laundry services during their college days. After conducting extensive research and surveys, they developed a mobile application and website to cater to the laundry needs of students and working professionals. They signed up 100 third-party laundry service providers and served 50,000 customers in their first year. With funding from accelerators and venture capitalists, the company expanded to more than 15 cities, processing 1,000 orders daily through their franchise model.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 29

How We Started A Laundry And Dry Cleaning Franchise Business In India

Pick My Laundry, India's on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning service provider has developed a mobile app and website serving almost 50,000 customers in its first year after signing up 100 third-party laundry services and franchising its model with over 50 franchises across more than 15 Indian cities.

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