You may be a self-described neat freak who is so serious about cleanliness that you have floors you could, conceivably, eat off of. Still, there is one cleanliness category that you will never master, regardless of how hard you try: Laundry. The job of doing laundry is a bit like the job of being a postal carrier. You complete the task, feel momentarily fulfilled by a job well done, and then face similarly daunting piles (of laundry, or of mail) the next day. At least postal carriers are paid for their monotonous work! If you’re tired of being a slave to your Maytags, it’s time to consider hiring a laundry service.
Why Hiring a Laundry Service is A Smart Move
It’s the 21st century! We’ve got an international space station orbiting the earth. Technology has transformed our world and made the impossible possible. Isn’t it time to put your time to better use than doing your laundry?
1: Laundry Service Employees are Experts at What They Do
If you’re like most people, doing your laundry is more of an annoyance than something you enjoy and take pride in. You probably do it in autopilot mode, and don’t spend too much time worrying about the right water temperature or dryer temperature. You probably don’t know the expert tips for removing stains. You probably make mistakes occasionally, fail to sort your laundry properly, and end up with a load of whites that’s got an unmistakable red or blue tint because a brightly colored sock or shirt made its way into the load. The folks working at laundry services pay attention to every detail and rarely make mistakes.
2: You Get To Remove Something from Your To-Do List
You’re busy. You’ve got groceries to buy, meals to cook, dishes to wash and put away, beds to make, dogs to walk, kids to transport, work to do, bills to pay, etc. Regardless of your unique situation, you’ve got to admit that outsourcing your laundry to a professional service would make you happy, because it would be one less task you have to worry about.
3: You Can Use Your Laundry Room for Something Else Entirely
When someone else does your laundry for you, you don’t need a washer or dryer – or a room to put them in. Most homes’ laundry rooms aren’t huge, but they still comprise valuable square footage that you could put to better use. You could probably use extra storage space, a room for your treadmill, a play area for your kids, etc.
Typical Reasons Why People Don’t Hire a Laundry Service
Considering the compelling arguments in favor of outsourcing the never-ending laundry duties, it seems surprising that more people don’t have a laundry service on speed dial. Here are a few reasons why so many people are still spending hours per week doing their own laundry.
1: They Don’t Trust A Third Party to Do A Good Job
You’d probably agree that your wardrobe is an investment. The same is true of your linens, towels, etc. Especially if your apparel and accessories are on the high-end side, you want them to last and look good for as long as possible. Some people worry that laundry service employees won’t take care of their clothes as carefully as they would. That’s a valid concern. Hiring a laundry service is smart – but only if you hire a reliable, reputable service that is willing to learn exactly how you want your laundry to be handled (water temperature, dryer heat, stain treatment, detergent type, etc).
2: They Hate Being Locked into Contracts
Not wanting to sign a long-term commitment for a service is understandable. But the best laundry services offer flexible terms that can be cancelled any time. These services are confident in their work, so they don’t have to resort to strict contracts to keep customers.
3: They Assume It’s Going to Be Too Expensive
It’s true that if you hire a laundry service, you must pay the laundry service. Someone with absolutely no disposable income probably can’t afford this luxury. But those who do have some money available to pay for extras will discover that laundry services are actually surprisingly affordable. That’s especially true when you consider the money you’ll save on water, electricity, detergent, etc. The best reason to hire a laundry service, though, is that there are only 24 hours in a day. Your time is valuable, and every minute you spend sorting, washing, drying, and folding laundry is a minute you could be doing something you love to do.
It’s always possible to find negative arguments to combat positive arguments. There are pros and cons to hiring a laundry service. But many of the most common “cons” are actually misperceptions. If you’ve got a small budget to spend on something that will keep your laundry looking top-notch and free up valuable time, there’s simply no good reason not to embrace it. There is such a thing (a laundry service) and the sooner you jump on the bandwagon, the sooner you’ll realize what a smart move that was!
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