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Wash & Fold vs self-service laundry: which fits your week?

Self-service means you wash and dry yourself — washes start from $3.25; dryer prices are posted in store; machine size sets the final vend. Wash, Dry & Fold means we wash, dry, and fold for you — next-day $1.29/lb or same-day $2.29/lb (15 lb minimum), or $39–$47 per 40-lb Giant Bag (valid in store or with free pickup and delivery). Wash & Go: $19.99 for up to 20 lb Monday–Thursday; each additional pound $1.09. Friday–Sunday: $1.09/lb for the full order. weekday package: in-store only, Mon–Thu. We wash and dry; you fold.

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Three ways in the store — plus one that comes to you.

Wash & Go is in the table — not a hidden third option. Pickup & delivery is below if you cannot come in. Wash & Go updated 2026-09-11; giant 40-lb bag plans added 2026-11-07; other selected prices reviewed 2026-08-19. Specialty items and commercial work stay quote-first.

  • Option

    Self-service

    $3.25 starting price per wash

    Who washes
    You
    Who dries
    You
    Who folds
    You
    Price (published)
    From $3.25/wash; dryers posted in store; machine size sets the final vend
    Timing
    You set the pace while you are in the store
    Best for
    Budget control, odd hours, watching your own loads
    Access note
    24/7 store customer access; machine availability is not guaranteed
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    Wash & Fold

    $1.29 /lb · next day

    Who washes
    Wash Bodega
    Who dries
    Wash Bodega
    Who folds
    Wash Bodega
    Price (published)
    By the lb: next-day $1.29/lb, same-day $2.29/lb (15 lb min) · Giant 40-lb bag: $47 1x, $44/bag (2/mo, $88/mo min), $39/bag (4/mo, $156/mo min)
    Timing
    Next-day about 24 hours; same-day — confirm the intake cutoff at drop-off
    Best for
    Busy weeks, families, wanting folded laundry back
    Access note
    Needs staffed intake (not the same as 24/7 access)
  • Option

    Wash & Go, weekday package: in-store only, Mon–Thu

    $19.99 up to 20 lb · Mon–Thu

    Who washes
    Wash Bodega
    Who dries
    Wash Bodega
    Who folds
    You
    Price (published)
    $19.99 for up to 20 lb Monday–Thursday; each additional pound $1.09. Friday–Sunday: $1.09/lb for the full order. weekday package: in-store only, Mon–Thu.
    Timing
    Drop-off timing; you fold at home after pickup
    Best for
    Saving on folding when you can finish at home
    Access note
    Needs staffed intake (not the same as 24/7 access)

When to choose self-service

Our lowest published starting price — washes from $3.25 — plus 24/7 store customer access and full control of machines and detergent. Dryer prices are posted in store.

Self-service laundry

When to choose Wash & Fold

You want it washed, dried, and folded. Next-day $1.29/lb or same-day $2.29/lb (15 lb minimum), or $39–$47 per 40-lb Giant Bag ($39/bag weekly, $44/bag bi-weekly, or $47 one-time). Needs staffed intake — confirm the same-day cutoff.

Wash, Dry & Fold

Wash & Go: the middle option

$19.99 for up to 20 lb Monday–Thursday; each additional pound $1.09. Friday–Sunday: $1.09/lb for the full order. weekday package: in-store only, Mon–Thu. We wash and dry; you fold at home. Same drop-off counter, during intake hours.

Wash & Go

How to choose.

Start with how much of the job you want to keep.

  1. 1

    Decide who does the work

    Self-service keeps the machines in your hands. Wash & Go hands off wash and dry. Wash & Fold finishes the fold too.

  2. 2

    Come in — or stay home

    Drop off on W Bellfort, or schedule pickup and delivery if you want us to come to you.

  3. 3

    Weigh or vend, then wash

    Self-service is priced by machine size. Drop-off is weighed at intake so the per-pound total is clear before we start.

  4. 4

    Take it home the way you want it

    Fold in the store, fold at home, or pick up a finished Wash & Fold order.

Skip the trip with free pickup & delivery.

Pickup and delivery Wash & Fold is $1.69 per pound with free pickup and free delivery (15 lb minimum) — or choose a Giant 40-lb Bag plan ($39/bag weekly, $44/bag bi-weekly, or $47 one-time). We wash, dry, and fold your laundry, and it usually comes back within 24 hours of pickup.

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Two transparent ways to pay

Pay by the pound or by the 40-lb giant bag.

Have a smaller load? Pay by the pound ($1.69/lb with free pickup and free delivery, or $1.29/lb next-day in store, 15 lb minimum). Filling a full bag? Stuff our Wash Bodega bag up to 40 lb for $47 one-time, $44/bag on a 2-bag/month plan ($88/mo minimum), or $39/bag on a 4-bag/month weekly plan ($156/mo minimum). Unused monthly minimum bags do not roll over. Same per-bag price for pickup and delivery or in-store drop-off. At 25 lb, the $47 one-time bag costs more than $42.25 for pickup or $32.25 for next-day drop-off.

In-store or pickup & delivery

Same flat per-bag price on both channels

Option 1: By the poundCosts less for 15 to 23 lb on pickup

$1.69/lb (free pickup & delivery, $1.29/lb in store)

Pay strictly by scale weight. 15 lb minimum ($25.35 for pickup & delivery or $19.35 next-day in store). On pickup, per-pound costs less up to 23 lb (27 lb vs. the $47 one-time bag); in store, per-pound costs less up to 30 lb (36 lb vs. the $47 bag). No subscription required.

Option 2: By the bag (up to 40 lb)Costs less from 24 lb (weekly) or 28 lb (1x)

$39 / $44 / $47 per bag (up to 40 lb)

Fill your bag up to 40 lb (drawstring closed flush). Pay $47 one-time, $44/bag with 2 bags/mo ($88/mo min), or $39/bag with 4 bags/mo ($156/mo min). Send as many extra bags as you want at your tier's flat per-bag price.

No subscriptionUp to 40 lb / bag

One-Time Giant Bag

$47/ bag (no monthly minimum)

Works out to $1.18/lb at a full 40 lb bag. Versus pickup at $1.69/lb, up to $20.60 less per bag; versus next-day drop-off at $1.29/lb, up to $4.60 less.

  • Up to 40 lb of everyday washable laundry per bag (drawstring closed flush).
  • Send 1 bag or as many bags as you want at $47 per bag.
  • Valid for free pickup & delivery or in-store drop-off.
2 Bags / Month Plan$88/mo minimum

Bi-Weekly Bag Subscription

$44/ bag ($88/mo min for 2 bags)

Works out to $1.10/lb at a full 40 lb bag. Versus pickup at $1.69/lb, up to $23.60 less per bag; versus next-day drop-off at $1.29/lb, up to $7.60 less.

  • Includes 2 giant bags per month (up to 40 lb each) for $88/month.
  • Need more bags? Send as many extra bags as you want at the same $44/bag rate.
  • Same price for free pickup & delivery or in store. Monthly minimum bags do not roll over.
4 Bags / Month Plan$156/mo minimum

Weekly Bag Subscription

$39/ bag ($156/mo min for 4 bags)

Works out to $0.98/lb at a full 40 lb bag. Versus pickup at $1.69/lb, up to $28.60 less per bag; versus next-day drop-off at $1.29/lb, up to $12.60 less.

  • Includes 4 giant bags per month (up to 40 lb each, up to 160 lb/mo) for $156/month.
  • Need more bags? Send as many extra bags as you want at the same $39/bag rate.
  • Same price for free pickup & delivery or in store. Monthly minimum bags do not roll over.
Side-by-side comparison

One flat price per bag vs. paying by the pound

Know exactly what you will pay before your bag is picked up.

Price
Weekly (4/mo)$39 / bag
Bi-Weekly (2/mo)$44 / bag
One-time bag$47 / bag
By the pound$1.69/lb pickup ($1.29/lb in store)
Monthly minimum
Weekly (4/mo)$156/mo (4 bags)
Bi-Weekly (2/mo)$88/mo (2 bags)
One-time bagNo subscription
By the poundNo subscription (15 lb order min)
Bag capacity
Weekly (4/mo)Up to 40 lb (closed flush)
Bi-Weekly (2/mo)Up to 40 lb (closed flush)
One-time bagUp to 40 lb (closed flush)
By the poundAny bag; weighed at intake
Extra bags
Weekly (4/mo)Unlimited at $39/bag
Bi-Weekly (2/mo)Unlimited at $44/bag
One-time bagUnlimited at $47/bag
By the poundBilled by measured weight
Price known upfront
Weekly (4/mo)Yes, flat price per bag
Bi-Weekly (2/mo)Yes, flat price per bag
One-time bagYes, flat price per bag
By the poundWeighed at intake
In-store & pickup
Weekly (4/mo)Same price for both
Bi-Weekly (2/mo)Same price for both
One-time bagSame price for both
By the poundFree pickup & free delivery
Live calculator: By the pound vs. by the bag

Compare a flat-rate bag with paying by the pound, by channel and weight

A well-packed Wash Bodega bag holds up to 40 lb with the drawstring pulled closed flush. Pick your weight per bag and number of bags to compare:

1. Approximate weight per bag (lb)

35 lb of 40 lb (88% bag capacity)

2. Number of bags:

Estimated laundry: 35 lb (1 × 35 lb)
Wash Bodega red Wash, Dry & Fold laundry bag

Inside a 40 lb bag

Drawstring must pull closed flush (up to 40 lb).

  • ~25 shirts / tops
  • ~10 pants / jeans
  • 2 sheet sets
  • 8 bath towels
By the pound

$59.15

35 lb × $1.69/lb

One-Time Bag (No sub)$1.34/lb

$47.00

Saves $12.15 vs. per-pound (1 × $47)

2-Bag/Mo Plan

$88.00/mo min

$44/bag ($44.00 for 1 bag; includes 1 more bag this month)

4-Bag/Mo Weekly

$156.00/mo min

$39/bag ($39.00 for 1 bag; includes 3 more bags this month)

1. Up to 40 lb (if it closes, it goes): Each bag holds up to 40 lb of everyday washable laundry with the drawstring pulled closed flush.
2. Unlimited extra bags at your tier rate: Send as many extra bags as you want at your tier's flat per-bag rate ($47, $44, or $39/bag).
3. Monthly minimum & exclusions: Subscription minimums ($88/mo for 2 bags; $156/mo for 4 bags) bill monthly; unused minimum bags do not roll over. Comforters and bulky items are priced separately.
Comparison FAQ

Wash & Fold vs self-service, answered.

  • Self-service means you operate the washers and dryers yourself (washes from $3.25; dryers posted in store). Wash & Fold means you drop off laundry and we wash, dry, and fold it — next-day $1.29/lb or same-day $2.29/lb, 15 lb minimum.

  • Next-day Wash, Dry & Fold is $1.29 per pound and same-day is $2.29 per pound (15 lb minimum). You can also choose a flat-rate giant bag up to 40 lb: $47/bag one-time, $44/bag bi-weekly ($88/mo min for 2 bags), or $39/bag weekly ($156/mo min for 4 bags). Current rates are on the pricing page.

  • Self-service washes start from $3.25. The machine size sets the final vend. Dryer prices are posted in store.

  • Store customer access is open 24/7 and staff are on site 24/7, but Wash & Fold drop-off intake keeps its own hours. Confirm them before you drop off.

  • Wash & Go is drop-off wash and dry; you fold at home. $19.99 for up to 20 lb Monday–Thursday; each additional pound $1.09. Friday–Sunday: $1.09/lb for the full order. weekday package: in-store only, Mon–Thu.

  • Yes — same-day Wash & Fold is $2.29/lb with a 15 lb minimum. Confirm the intake cutoff when you drop off.

  • Yes. Pickup & Delivery is $1.69/lb with free pickup and free delivery (15 lb minimum), or you can use the same giant 40-lb bag plans ($47 one-time, $44/bag bi-weekly, or $39/bag weekly). Orders are usually returned within 24 hours of pickup.

  • No. Wash Bodega does not offer dry cleaning. Bring everyday washable laundry here; take dry-clean-only items to a dry cleaner.

Location

Find us on W Bellfort.

Right in Southwest Houston — easy to find and easy to visit.

Wash Bodega

6604 W Bellfort Ave

Houston, TX 77035

(832) 834-5689

Location details on W Bellfort

Wash Bodega

6604 W Bellfort Ave · Houston, TX 77035

Ready to pick one?

Drop in at 6604 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035, or call (832) 834-5689.

Looking up dry-clean-only clothes? Wash Bodega does not offer dry cleaning.

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