Pickup and delivery laundry services?

Question

We will be in Shanghai for ~10 days. We will most likely be staying at a hotel without a guest-operated laundry facility. (Some hotels do have their own send-out laundry service, but the costs are extremely high.)

A friend who's lived in China for decades recommended some possible pick-up and drop off laundry services, which would be more ideal.

Does anyone have a recommended business for this type of service?

(All prior postings I could find on TripAdvisor during a search are very old).

Answer

If you’re staying in Shanghai for about 10 days and your hotel does not have an affordable in-house laundry service, using a pickup and delivery laundry service can be a convenient and cost-effective solution. Many expats and travelers in Shanghai rely on these services for quick turnaround and reasonable pricing.

Here are some options and tips for pickup and delivery laundry in Shanghai:

Laundry apps and platforms: Services like “Hello Laundry” (你好洗) or “LaundryGo” are popular. You can schedule a pickup and drop-off through their mobile apps or via WeChat. Prices are usually lower than hotel laundry services.
WeChat mini-programs: Many local laundry services operate via WeChat mini-programs. Searching for “洗衣” (laundry) within WeChat while in Shanghai will show local services near your hotel. You can arrange pickup and payment directly through the app.
Local expat-recommended shops: Some small laundry shops near popular expat areas like Jing’an, Xuhui, or French Concession offer pickup and delivery if you call or message them in advance. They often provide service in English and have faster turnaround times.

Practical tips for using these services:

Confirm the pickup and delivery schedule in advance. Most services can return laundry within 24–48 hours.
Check whether they provide garment-specific options (e.g., delicate, dry-clean only, ironing).
Use WeChat or your hotel concierge to help communicate, especially if the service staff does not speak English fluently.
Have cash or WeChat Pay ready, as some smaller shops may not accept international cards.

Overall, Shanghai offers a wide range of pickup and delivery laundry services that are reliable and convenient. Using a WeChat-based service is often the easiest way for short-term visitors to manage laundry without paying high hotel prices.

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