5 Ways to Work at Home Doing Laundry

Working at home doing laundry? Yes, you read that right!

Most of us really don’t enjoy laundry, but we have to do it anyway. And while the prospect of doing laundry for other people may not sound that appealing, you can earn an income or even just a little extra money this way!

Today, I have a list of different companies you can work through to do laundry for their clients. These are independent laundry gigs, and this is also something you can go into business for yourself.

There are many people who hate laundry and have the money to outsource it. Demand will depend on where you live.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to pick up and deliver laundry, so this isn’t work you can do without leaving home. The pay below is before expenses like detergent, water, electricity, gas, and wear on your machines.

So if you think you can stand doing laundry enough to turn it into a money-making opportunity, keep reading.

5 Ways to Work at Home Doing Laundry

1 – Laundry Care

Laundry Care works with home-based laundry providers around the country. You work under their brand name doing laundry for clients in your own home.

There is an app you can download that makes it easy to accept or decline laundry requests. You can cash out your earnings any day of the week, with bank deposits typically taking one to three business days.

The listed wash-and-fold pay is $20 per bag plus a $3 service fee. You also keep all customer tips.

There is a cost to get started. You must buy a provider kit for $35 or $45, plus tax and shipping, before processing orders. You’ll also cover your laundry supplies and gas.

You need a washer, dryer, iron, folding space, smartphone, internet access, and reliable transportation for pickups and deliveries. Daytime availability is required, and getting clients can take time in newer service areas.

Visit Laundry Care’s provider website to learn more.

2 – Hampr

Hampr connects local washers with people who need their laundry done. You are free to choose the orders you accept, but new applications may be put on hold when Hampr isn’t adding washers in your area.

You must be at least 18 with a valid U.S. driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.

Washers need a smartphone, reliable vehicle, washer and dryer, and a smoke-free household. Hampr’s application page lists a washing machine of at least 4.2 cubic feet and the ability to lift 20 to 30 pounds.

For pay, you’ll receive 70 percent of the market rate per load, plus you get to keep all your tips. Rates vary by region and order type.

Payments are made weekly via direct deposit into your bank.

Learn more about becoming a washer for Hampr.

3 – Londr

Londr is another company that connects people in the U.S. with local washers. You pick up the laundry, wash and fold it at home, and deliver it back to the customer.

You’ll need a car, a washer and dryer, a smartphone for the app, and laundry supplies. Londr says its washers are background checked.

Nearby job notices are sent by text, and you choose jobs through the washer app. Customers can also select a preferred washer for future orders. Order availability depends on your area.

Londr’s pay page lists $20 for a White Express Bag and $32 for a Classic Black Bag. It says payment takes two to three days after you mark the job delivered. Each bag can contain more than one machine load.

Read more about becoming a Londr washer.

4 – Poplin

Poplin is a company you can sign up with to start doing laundry for people in your area. There is an app you download, and you accept laundry orders as they come through.

You need a smartphone, access to a washer and dryer, a way to pick up and deliver orders, detergent, clear bags, labels, and a scale to weigh the finished laundry.

Poplin accepts people who are at least 18 and eligible to work in the U.S. You’ll need to provide a driver’s license and Social Security number and consent to a background check. U.S. citizenship is not listed as a requirement.

Standard next-day service pays starting at 75 cents per pound, while express service starts at $1.50 per pound, plus tips. The amount you earn depends on the size and number of orders you accept.

Learn more about getting started with Poplin.

5 – Start Your Own Laundry Business

You can of course just start your own laundry business and begin offering your services, charging whatever you want, to people in your area.

In addition to charging what you want, you make your own rules. That said, you’ll still need reliable transportation and equipment, just as you would with any of the opportunities above.

For more step-by-step information on how to do this you may want to check out the e-book, How to Start a Successful Laundry Services Business.

I hope that the above options have given you some good ideas if you are thinking about working from home doing laundry for others! For other ways to work for yourself, I also have a list of home business ideas. Good luck if you try anything above!

Photo by Sarah Chai.