Laundry & Ironing tailored to your space
Laundry is the chore that never ends, especially in a family home with school uniforms, work clothes, bedding and towels. Adding laundry and ironing to your cleaning visit removes one more weekly task and leaves the house feeling fully looked after.
This service works well alongside regular house cleaning and for short-stay hosts who need linen and towels ready between guests. Our team sorts items, follows care labels and folds or irons them as agreed. Availability depends on your location and schedule, so tell us what you need when you request your quote.
We ask you to point out anything delicate or valuable, as well as items that need dry cleaning. Those are best left out of a normal wash.
What our laundry & ironing service includes
- Sorting items by colour and fabric
- Washing using your machine or by hand, as agreed
- Drying on your line or rack
- Ironing clothing and household fabrics
- Folding and putting away as agreed
- Laundering bed linen and towels
The exact scope depends on your property and is confirmed in your quotation.
How the work is carried out
- Agree the routine. We confirm items, frequency and the supplies to use
- Sort and check. Items are sorted and care labels read
- Wash. Clothes are washed on a suitable setting or by hand
- Dry and iron. Items are dried, then ironed at the right temperature
- Fold and finish. Everything is folded or hung the way you prefer
Why it is worth using a professional
Good laundry protects your clothes. Sorting by colour and fabric, using the right water temperature and following care labels stop colours from running and fabrics from shrinking. Ironing at a suitable heat keeps school and work clothes neat without shine marks. Handing it over also frees hours every week.
Laundry & Ironing in Nairobi and Thika
Nairobi's cool, wet months in April and May and in June to August make it slow to dry clothes outdoors, and many apartments have limited balcony space. We plan around drying time, so please consider this when you choose your laundry day. Where water is rationed, tell us your supply days so that a wash can be planned for when tanks are full.
What affects your quotation
We price by scope of work, so your quote reflects your actual job. The main factors are:
- Volume of laundry
- Hand washing or machine washing
- Whether ironing is included
- How often the service is needed
How to prepare
- Have detergent and softener available if using your own
- Separate dry-clean-only and delicate items
- Empty pockets before the visit
- Check that your iron and machine are working
Keeping the results between visits
Good laundry habits start before the wash. Empty pockets, close zips and turn dark clothes inside out to reduce fading. Avoid overloading the machine, because clothes need room to move. Treat stains as soon as you can and do not iron over a stain, because heat can set it. Dry dark clothes away from direct sun where possible, as Nairobi's strong midday sun will fade them. Store clothes when they are fully dry, especially in the cool, damp months, so that wardrobes do not begin to smell musty. If you have a machine at home, run a hot empty cycle every month or so to keep it fresh.
How we plan a clean in your home
Every household in Nairobi and Thika runs differently, so we start by asking who uses the space and what matters most to you. A family with small children may want the kitchen and bathrooms put first, while a working tenant may simply want a fresh home to return to. We confirm which rooms are in scope, whether we should bring cleaning supplies, and how we will get access if you are at work. Items that need special care, such as delicate finishes or valuables, are best put away or pointed out before we begin. That short conversation is what keeps laundry & ironing predictable, with no surprises on the day. After the visit, tell us what you would like done differently and we can adjust the next one.
What to expect on the day
On the day, our team arrives at the agreed time, confirms the plan with you or your representative, and starts with the areas that matter most. Please point out anything fragile, and tell us about pets or anyone at home who is sensitive to strong smells. We work through the home in a set order, so that clean rooms stay clean. Before leaving, we go through the agreed list. If you notice something that was missed, tell us as soon as possible so that we can look at it. Your feedback helps us to get the next visit right, and it allows us to adjust the plan as your household changes.
