How Much Does Laundry Pickup and Delivery Cost in Toronto?
All Fresh Laundry
If you've been curious about laundry pickup and delivery in Toronto but weren't sure what it actually costs, this guide is for you.
Pricing in this category can be confusing. Some services charge by the bag, some by the pound, some add delivery fees on top, and some have minimums that aren't obvious until checkout. We'll break it all down clearly — including how All Fresh Laundry's pricing compares to doing laundry yourself.
The Most Common Pricing Models
Laundry pickup and delivery services in Toronto generally use one of three pricing structures:
Per-Pound Pricing
This is the most transparent model. You pay a flat rate per pound of laundry — typically somewhere between $1.25 and $2.50/lb in the Toronto market, depending on the service and turnaround time.
What you get: A predictable cost based on how much laundry you have. No surprises.
What to watch for: Some services advertise a low per-pound rate but add a delivery fee, minimum order requirement, or surcharge for certain items.
Per-Bag Pricing
Some services charge a flat fee per bag regardless of weight. This can work out well if you have dense, heavy laundry — but it can feel expensive if your bags are light.
What to watch for: Bag size restrictions. A "standard bag" varies significantly between services.
Subscription Pricing
A few services offer monthly subscriptions with a set number of pickups included. These can offer good value for households with consistent, high-volume laundry needs.
What to watch for: Rollover policies, cancellation terms, and whether the subscription actually saves you money based on your real usage.
What All Fresh Laundry Charges
All Fresh Laundry uses straightforward per-pound pricing:
- Standard wash & fold: $1.50/lb
- Express same-day service: $2.50/lb (available in select Toronto neighbourhoods, must book before noon)
- Free pickup and delivery — no added delivery fee
- No minimum order
That's it. No hidden fees, no bag surcharges, no fuel charges.
How It Compares to a Laundromat
Let's run the actual numbers for a typical Toronto household doing laundry twice a month.
Laundromat costs (per visit):
| Item | Cost |
|------|------|
| 3 wash loads (large machines) | $15–18 |
| 3 dryer cycles (often 2 needed per load) | $12–18 |
| Transit or parking | $5–10 |
| Total per visit | $32–46 |
Two visits per month: $64–92/month
All Fresh Laundry costs (per pickup):
A typical household doing laundry twice a month usually has around 15–20 lbs per pickup.
| Laundry weight | Cost at $1.50/lb |
|----------------|-----------------|
| 15 lbs | $22.50 |
| 20 lbs | $30.00 |
| 25 lbs | $37.50 |
Two pickups per month at 20 lbs each: $60/month — with free pickup and delivery included.
The numbers are comparable, and that's before accounting for the 2–3 hours per laundromat visit you're getting back.
What's Included in the Price
When you book with All Fresh Laundry, the $1.50/lb covers:
- Pickup from your door — a team member comes to your address at the scheduled time
- Sorting — garments are sorted by colour and fabric type before washing
- Professional wash and dry — appropriate cycles for different fabric types
- Folding — everything is neatly folded before return
- Delivery back to your door — within 24–48 hours of pickup
There are no add-on charges for standard items. Specialty items like comforters, duvets, or dry-clean-only garments are handled separately — just let us know when booking.
What Affects Your Total Cost
A few things that influence what you'll actually pay:
How much laundry you have
The per-pound model means your cost scales directly with volume. A single person doing laundry once a week will pay less than a family of four doing multiple loads.
A useful reference point: a standard laundry bag holds roughly 10–15 lbs of clothes. So if you're sending two bags, expect to pay around $30–45 at $1.50/lb.
Standard vs. express turnaround
If you need your laundry back the same day, the express rate applies ($2.50/lb). For most people, the standard 24–48 hour turnaround is more than fast enough — and significantly cheaper.
Frequency
There's no subscription required, but if you're doing laundry regularly, you'll naturally develop a rhythm that makes the service feel seamless. Some customers book weekly; others every two weeks. There's no commitment either way.
Is It Worth It?
For most Toronto households, the honest answer is: it depends on how you value your time.
If you're spending 2–3 hours per laundromat visit and doing laundry twice a month, that's 4–6 hours a month. At any reasonable hourly value of your time, the cost difference between laundromat and pickup service becomes very small — or disappears entirely.
For households where laundry is a genuine source of stress or time pressure, the value is clear.
For households with very low laundry volume or who genuinely don't mind the laundromat experience, the economics are closer.
The best way to find out is to try it once. There's no minimum, no commitment, and the first pickup will give you a clear sense of whether it works for your situation.
See our full pricing and book your first pickup — $1.50/lb, free pickup and delivery across the GTA.