How Does an Ironing Service Work?
Is there a better alternative to ironing for yourself at home? Yes! Choose an online ironing service, which means all you have to do is send your creased items away and hang your fresh garments when they are returned.
50% of adults say they are too busy with household chores, which includes ironing the mix. With daily lives full of work, family life and social occasions, the last thing you want is to put things on pause as you only have creased clothing to deal with.
In this blog, we will look at ironing services in detail so that when you finish reading, you have all of the inside intel you could need (plus the tools to book in your professional ironing sevice!).
What Process Does an Ironing Service Follow?
Just like ordering your favourite takeaway or arranging another form of home cleaning, ironing services are simple to organise with little effort needed from yourself. You may be forgiven for thinking the process is more complex, as many people feel dejected when you realise that laundrettes don’t offer ironing as the norm. This leaves some people thinking that ironing services are not a thing, which is simply not the case!
The Love2Laundry ironing service is an easy process that starts in just a few clicks; you can arrange to send your creased clothing away for an affordable price.
The standard process that ironing services follow, which our offering echoes, is as follows:
- Select your ironing service and find out how they manage orders. Our ordering system allows you to either book via our app or to process the order on the website.
- You will then need to choose between booking individual items or paying for a bag. The latter is the norm unless you only have a few items. When bagging items, you don’t need to separate them as the ironing experts will ensure items are processed correctly, no matter how they are received.
- Make your booking and confirm when/where you want your items collected and dropped back. Most websites will let you choose a recurring slot or one-off booking to trial the service.
- Your items will then be collected at your chosen time directly from your home.
- Your chosen ironing provider will then treat your garments and household fabrics individually using state-of-the-art industrial tools that provide brilliant results. During this process, you can also opt to have any other issues sorted, such as repairs or other washing forms, if you also book that service.
- When everything is ironed, it will usually be stored in suit-style protector bags after a final inspection to ensure that everything is perfect.
- Your ironed clothing is then returned at the time of your choosing, ready to wear. Simply hang it up in your wardrobe and enjoy!
How Much Does an Ironing Service Cost?
Another question we commonly get asked is how much ironing services charge.
This differs between providers, but you will commonly find a few ways of paying for the service.
Firstly, some providers will let you choose and pay for each item. This works out well if you only have a few items or choose to have larger items, such as curtains or bedding ironed. As you can see from our pricing, our charges start from just £1.75 per item, which includes all collection and delivery charges.
Another way that ironing services charge is by paying per kg, which is for the hanger items. The Love2Laundry cost for this service is £11 per kg, which is very competitive. As you can see when you look into the average price of ironing per hour in the UK, our prices are very competitive as you can stand to pay anywhere from £12 – £18 for the service from other providers.
How Can I Find an Ironing Service Near Me?
You will need to ensure that the ironing provider you select is within your local area, as the service relies on picking up and delivering back items. Luckily, this is becoming more popular across the UK as people are seeking ways to make their everyday lives less stressful.
Love2Laundry operates across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bolton, Bury, Oxford, and nearby surrounding areas. We are also always looking for ways to expand our business, so keep an eye out for new locations being announced. You can click here to find which of our laundry services is available near you.
If you are not located near us but still want to use an ironing service, a simple Google search should help you find a nearby service provider.
Can Ironing Services Treat Delicate Clothing?
Yes, this is what they specialise in!
Ironing services are designed to give each garment the specialist treatment it deserves. One of the main causes of at-home clothing damage is bad ironing practices. While it would be ideal to just click on the iron and power through the entire laundry load, that isn’t how it works.
Professional ironing experts have the know-how to look after delicate items but quickly churn out masses of ironing.
What Are the Benefits of Using an Ironing Service?
Always have the clothes that you need to hand
Is there anything more annoying than planning an outfit for an occasion and realising it’s at the bottom of your ironing pile just before you need it? We think not!
Ironing services offer a way to pre-plan your laundry to be sorted and ensure you always have a steady stream of fresh, ironed clothes landing back in the wardrobe.
Value for money
While spending out on having your ironing done can be considered a luxury, when you factor in your time and the money you would have spent on household items to complete the task, it works out affordable.
You can also share the bags with people in your household and split the cost to make it more valuable for money.
Clothing and household fabrics will last for longer
Professional ironing uses industrial tools that help keep that crisp, fresh feeling even longer. That means less need to book in items as frequently as they will still be in great condition even after wear.
This is also a huge benefit for hard-to-iron items like bedding or curtains.
You don’t even need to leave the house
Last not not least is the fact that ironing services do all of the travelling for you.
There is no need to cart your piles of laundry around as you simply choose your collection and drop of times for when it suits you. This is a huge bonus if you don’t drive, have a busy lifestyle, or even if you just don’t want to dedicate any extra time to the tiresome chore of laundry.
Why Should I Choose love2laundry’s Ironing Service
Do you now feel more clued up about how ironing services actually work? We hope so!
Traditional ironing services may involve someone coming into your home but nowadays, you can send everything away and not have to think about it until it’s returned to you in perfect condition.
The Love2Laundry ironing services are a brilliant option as all of the above listed benefits are included plus the following:
- Our team is friendly and experienced.
- We work sustainably with environmentally friendly buildings and a fleet of electric vehicles for collections and returns.
- We also offer laundry services, including washing and dry cleaning, so we can complete your work.
- We offer lots of availability and can even return items within 24 hours if you are in a time crunch.
To find out more about our ironing services, click here or contact us if you have any other queries.
As experts in all things laundry, when you choose us, you can rest assured in knowing that the perfect wardrobe full of crisp clothing is just a few clicks away.
