Can Anyone Recommend A Laundry Service That Delivers?

[HardenedSoul]

After nearly 3 years of decent service, my current linen service is letting the quality control slip and I've decided to move on. I considered buying a washing machine but the landlord would likely insist I leave the dam_n thing if I moved out so as not leave an ugly hole in the kitchen units.

Can anyone recommend a linen/laundry service that they've actually used regularly that collects and delivers in or around the Asoke area?

Any assistance greatly appreciated.

[w11guy]

buy a washing machine. I's easier and cheaper in the long run.

[HardenedSoul]

I'd much rather do that to be honest but doing 15 large on a front-loader and having to leave it in the apartment when I move out is simply not an option. I wouldn't mind so much if the landlord wasn't so tight-fisted but, unfortunately, he is.

[Nisa]

You don't have a patio or balcony to put a machine like those do who live in condo's and apartments? Not sure of how many people you have in the household but a basic washing machine is very very cheap here. I can't remember what we spent years ago for a name brand machine but think it was only like 4500 baht. Also not sure of the size but with three of us (two women who seem to change twice a day), we do 3 to 4 loads a week. It is of course a top loader. But check out what they are going for before giving up on this idea. Even if you left it there, it still might be worth it and might more than get your money back in savings on a laundry service.

I assume you live in a house because most condos and apartments have 1 or 2 people that usually service a building ... but maybe that is the person who isn't now doing you right. You could always try to speak to him after figuring out an alternative to see if you can rectify whatever the problem is but wouldn't have high hopes on this.

[brit1984]

Maybe ask your neighbours if one of their maids can do it...

[HardenedSoul]

You don't have a patio or balcony to put a machine like those do who live in condo's and apartments? Not sure of how many people you have in the household but a basic washing machine is very very cheap here. I can't remember what we spent years ago for a name brand machine but think it was only like 4500 baht. Also not sure of the size but with three of us (two women who seem to change twice a day), we do 3 to 4 loads a week. It is of course a top loader. But check out what they are going for before giving up on this idea. Even if you left it there, it still might be worth it and might more than get your money back in savings on a laundry service.

I assume you live in a house because most condos and apartments have 1 or 2 people that usually service a building ... but maybe that is the person who isn't now doing you right. You could always try to speak to him after figuring out an alternative to see if you can rectify whatever the problem is but wouldn't have high hopes on this.

I live in a duplex apartment with a baclony but it's too narrow to fit a washing machine and besides, it's very exposed to the elements. I'd want it in the kitchen but there's no ready made space for it. I'd have to have a machine-sized chunk cut out of the kitchen worktops to get it in. I fully understand it'd be cheaper in the long run but I'm considering moving when my lease is up in August anyway.

I just kept using the service I had at my previous place cos they were that good before.

I just think they're trying to economize and are using less water to rinse clothes which just leaves a really strong smell of detergent that makes your eyes water. I've tried speaking with them; I've bought special washing additives and better detergents to use on my clothes in place of the cheap crap they usually use but it's not made any difference.

[Nisa]

You don't have a patio or balcony to put a machine like those do who live in condo's and apartments? Not sure of how many people you have in the household but a basic washing machine is very very cheap here. I can't remember what we spent years ago for a name brand machine but think it was only like 4500 baht. Also not sure of the size but with three of us (two women who seem to change twice a day), we do 3 to 4 loads a week. It is of course a top loader. But check out what they are going for before giving up on this idea. Even if you left it there, it still might be worth it and might more than get your money back in savings on a laundry service.

I assume you live in a house because most condos and apartments have 1 or 2 people that usually service a building ... but maybe that is the person who isn't now doing you right. You could always try to speak to him after figuring out an alternative to see if you can rectify whatever the problem is but wouldn't have high hopes on this.

I live in a duplex apartment with a baclony but it's too narrow to fit a washing machine and besides, it's very exposed to the elements. I'd want it in the kitchen but there's no ready made space for it. I'd have to have a machine-sized chunk cut out of the kitchen worktops to get it in. I fully understand it'd be cheaper in the long run but I'm considering moving when my lease is up in August anyway.

I just kept using the service I had at my previous place cos they were that good before.

I just think they're trying to economize and are using less water to rinse clothes which just leaves a really strong smell of detergent that makes your eyes water. I've tried speaking with them; I've bought special washing additives and better detergents to use on my clothes in place of the cheap crap they usually use but it's not made any difference.

This may not be their issue or helpful to you but my wife switched from using the powered soap to a liquid because she had two black outfits that for some reason would come out with some white powder residue on them, even when she added little detergent. After the switch, I freaked out for a week because all the cloths and bedding smelled awful after she switched. It was so odd because to me they smelled like dirty feet that had been over sprayed with a nice smell (the detergent) to cover it up. But as you say, it left my eyes almost watering. She thought maybe they didn't dry long enough along with a number of other things but before finally giving up and going back to the powder she discovered (maybe read the directions) she was just using too much detergent. Anyway, just the oddest thing because once she cut back, the cloths came out smelling fresh and clean.

But who knows, maybe worth a try telling them you have allergies (so they don't take offense) and verify how how much detergent they are putting in each load they do for you. My guess is, especially since you gave them your own detergent, they may be thinking the more detergent the merrier.