Airbnb changeover laundry cost: bedding and towels

A simple breakdown of what bedding and towels cost per changeover, with worked examples for a double and a king size bed.

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In this guide
  1. Per item prices for hosts
  2. Example 1
  3. Example 2
  4. Ways to keep the cost per stay down
  5. Fitting laundry around changeover day
  6. FAQs

For a typical one-bedroom let with a double bed and towels for two guests, laundry costs about £45.25 per changeover with My Laundry Room. That covers a sheet, duvet cover, four pillowcases, two bath towels, two hand towels and a bath mat, all cleaned and pressed, with free collection and delivery.

Below is the breakdown, a king size example, and a few ways hosts keep the cost per stay down.

Per item prices for hosts

ItemPrice from
Pillowcase, standard£2.75
Pillowcase, large£3.25
Sheet, single / double£6.25 / £8.00
Sheet, king / super king£9.25 / £10.00
Duvet cover, single / double£10.00 / £11.75
Duvet cover, king / super king£13.75 / £14.75
Bath towel, up to 1.5m£2.25
Bath sheet, more than 1.5m£4.25
Hand towel£2.00
Tea towel£1.25
Bath mat£6.00

These are clean and press prices, so bedding comes back ready to go straight on the bed.

Example 1: double bed, two guests

ItemCost
Double sheet£8.00
Double duvet cover£11.75
4 standard pillowcases£11.00
2 bath towels£4.50
2 hand towels£4.00
Bath mat£6.00
Total per changeover£45.25

Example 2: king size bed, two guests

Swap in a king sheet (£9.25) and a king duvet cover (£13.75), keep the same pillowcases and towels, and the total comes to £48.50.

For a two-bedroom flat, add the second bed's set to either example. A single bed with a sheet, duvet cover and one pillowcase adds £19.

Ways to keep the cost per stay down

Send more than one changeover at once. If you have spare sets, sending two changeovers together fills the bag and keeps you well past the £25 minimum.

Use wash and fold for towels. If you don't need towels pressed, they can go in a wash and fold bag at £4.99 per kg (6kg minimum). They're washed, tumble dried and folded. Bath mats need to go in the per item bag instead.

Go iron only for linen you wash yourself. If you wash bedding at the property and just want it pressed, iron only costs about 20% less. A double duvet cover is £9.50 iron only, for example.

Book a regular slot. Weekly, fortnightly or monthly collections save 10% on every repeat order.

Ask about a business account. If you run several properties, we can set up a business account with reduced rates and payment before each delivery or by invoice.

Fitting laundry around changeover day

Collection and delivery run Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, and Saturday, 9am to 5:30pm. Our standard turnaround is 48 hours, or 24 hours at no extra cost if you choose it. For a tight turnaround, same-day express is available when you order before 12pm, for a small extra charge.

Most hosts find it easiest to keep at least two full sets per bed. One set is on the bed while the other is with us, so a late checkout never leaves you waiting for linen. You can read more about why hosts across South West London hand over their laundry in this earlier post.

FAQs

How much does Airbnb laundry cost per changeover?

About £45.25 for a double bed and towels for two, or £48.50 with a king size bed, cleaned and pressed.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes, £25 per order. Collection and delivery are free.

Can you collect on a Saturday?

Yes, between 9am and 5:30pm. We don't collect on Sundays.

Do you work with hosts who manage several properties?

Yes. Ask us about a business account, with reduced rates and one way to pay.

If you'd like to try it on your next changeover, you can book a free collection or message us on WhatsApp to talk it through.

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