

Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-5pm
- Thursday
- 9am-5pm
- Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Saturday
- 9am-5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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Payment
Customers mention pricing as very cheap and quick; one customer spent £12 for 2 washers and 2 dryers. No card payment explicitly mentioned in reviews.
Services and Amenities
- Service Wash
- Self Service
- Card Payment
- Coin Operated
- Alterations Repairs
- Clothing Repairs
- Dry Cleaning
- Duvet Cleaning
- Ironing
- Shoe Repairs
- Tailoring
- Wash Dry Fold
- Affordable Pricing
- Cash Accepted
- Change Available On Site
- On Site Staff
- Parking Available
- Seating Area
- Staffed Service
- Tumble Dryers
- Weekday Opening
- Weekend Opening
Customer Reviews
The launderette receives strong praise for its personable owner, affordable pricing, and quality tailoring services. However, concerns emerge around facility cleanliness, occasional garment damage, and a steep learning curve for first-time visitors.
Based on automated analysis of customer reviews
What customers talked about
“Horrible laundry very dirty environment”
“Difficult to find parking spaces nearby during peak hours”
- Friendly, helpful owner provides excellent customer service and conversation
- Exceptional value for money with competitive pricing
- Professional alterations and tailoring with quick turnaround
- High-quality washing and drying results with beautiful presentation
- Efficient service—can wash and dry a duvet or multiple loads in under 2 hours
- Reports of dirty environment and poor facility maintenance
- Parking difficulty during peak hours (4-5pm weekdays with university staff)
- Confusing for new customers unfamiliar with launderette operations
- Risk of garment damage in dry cleaning services
* These highlights and concerns are based on automated analysis of user feedback and are not independently verified.
About this launderette

Charing Cross Launderette is a well-regarded, family-run launderette offering comprehensive self-service and staffed laundry solutions alongside professional alterations and tailoring services. The owner-operated facility excels in both wash and fold services and clothing repairs, with customers praising the speedy turnaround times, professional craftsmanship, and affordable pricing. Known for handling everything from everyday muddy festival wear to delicate beaded dresses and leather jackets, this launderette combines practical coin-operated washing and tumble drying facilities with expert alteration services at reasonable rates. The friendly, knowledgeable owner provides personal attention and guidance, making it an ideal destination for both routine laundry needs and specialized garment care. Operating six days a week with convenient on-site facilities and parking, Charing Cross Launderette delivers reliable service that keeps customers returning.
Questions people ask
- What payment methods does Charing Cross Launderette accept?
- Charing Cross Launderette accepts cash and card payments on-site. Change is available, and the launderette also operates coin-operated machines for self-service washing and drying.
- Is Charing Cross Launderette suitable for first-time visitors?
- While Charing Cross Launderette offers friendly, helpful staff and excellent value, some first-time visitors have found the self-service experience confusing without guidance. New customers are advised to arrive with time to spare or ask the owner for assistance with machine operation to ensure a smooth visit.
- What makes Charing Cross Launderette good value for money?
- Charing Cross Launderette is praised for exceptionally affordable pricing and quick turnaround times. Customers report washing and drying multiple loads, including large duvets, for under £12, with service wash completed beautifully and folded within hours.
- Can Charing Cross Launderette handle large items like duvets?
- Yes, Charing Cross Launderette has an extra-large duvet machine and large-capacity washers. Customers report successfully washing and drying duvets in under 1.5 hours, making it ideal for bulky items.
- What services does Charing Cross Launderette offer beyond self-service washing?
- In addition to self-service and coin-operated machines, Charing Cross Launderette provides service wash (wash, dry, and fold), dry cleaning, ironing, professional alterations and tailoring, clothing repairs, shoe repairs, and duvet cleaning. The alterations and tailoring services are particularly highly regarded for quality and speed.
- What should I know about parking at Charing Cross Launderette?
- Street parking is available near Charing Cross Launderette. However, finding spaces can be challenging between 4pm and 5pm on weekdays when Leeds University staff use nearby parking. Visiting outside these peak hours or arriving earlier in the day is recommended for easier parking.
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- Last updated
- 2026-05-18
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