

Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-4pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-4pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-4pm
- Thursday
- 9am-4pm
- Friday
- 9am-4pm
- Saturday
- 9am-4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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Payment
Customers report self-service drying costs £5.00; self-service washing costs £1.60 per load. Payment methods not explicitly detailed on website or in reviews.
Services and Amenities
- Service Wash
- Self Service
- Card Payment
- Bedding Cleaning
- Blanket Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning
- Commercial Laundry
- Dry Cleaning
- Duvet Cleaning
- Large Item Washing
- Wash Dry Fold
- Accessible Parking
- Cash Accepted
- Folding Tables
- On Site Staff
- Parking Available
- Seating Area
- Staffed Service
- Wheelchair Accessible
Customer Reviews
Customers overwhelmingly praise the launderette for its exceptional staff service, high-quality cleaning results, and compassionate approach to customer care. The facility is welcoming and reliable, though pricing for drying services is perceived as high and one isolated incident raised concerns about staff consistency.
Based on automated analysis of customer reviews
What customers talked about
- Staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and provide excellent customer service
- Laundry is returned clean, fresh-smelling, neatly folded with socks paired
- Staff demonstrate compassion and go above and beyond for vulnerable customers
- Service is efficient and often quicker than quoted turnaround times
- Clean, well-maintained facility with reliable machines
- Drying service significantly more expensive than self-service option (£5.00 vs £1.60)
- Staff inconsistency: one staff member refused customer's quilt due to pet ownership concerns
* These highlights and concerns are based on automated analysis of user feedback and are not independently verified.
About this launderette

Ashbank Launderettes operates two welcoming self-service launderettes in Hartlepool, offering comprehensive laundry and dry cleaning services to both domestic and commercial customers. The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre on Murray Street and the Dry Cleaning & Laundry Centre on Oxford Road both feature modern equipment, wheelchair-accessible facilities with accessible parking, and professional on-site staff ready to provide flexible washing services and personalized support. Customers praise the exceptional helpfulness of staff who go above and beyond to assist, particularly those facing challenging circumstances, while maintaining quick turnaround times and delivering impeccably clean results. Both locations offer convenient extended hours and accept card payments, with additional services including professional dry cleaning and seasonal carpet cleaner hire for customers preparing for the festive season. Whether you need regular wash and fold services or specialized dry cleaning, these launderettes combine self-service convenience with genuine customer care and professional expertise.
Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to wash and dry a load of laundry at The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre?
- Self-service washing costs £1.60 per normal load, while self-service drying costs £5.00 per load. The launderette also offers a full wash, dry and fold service where staff handle the entire process, returning clothes fresh, clean, neatly folded with socks paired. For specific pricing on the full service option, customers are advised to contact the launderette directly.
- What payment methods does The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre accept?
- The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre accepts both cash and card payments. Customers can use either method for self-service machines and over-the-counter services.
- Can The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre wash large items like duvets and quilts?
- Yes, the launderette has extra-large capacity machines specifically designed for washing duvets and quilts. The facility stocks large capacity machines to accommodate these oversized items, making it suitable for customers needing to clean bedding.
- Is The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre is fully wheelchair accessible and provides a dedicated wheelchair-accessible car park with free parking. The facility is designed to welcome all customers and includes a staffed counter service for additional assistance if needed.
- What services does The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre offer beyond self-service washing?
- In addition to self-service washing and drying, The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre provides dry cleaning, carpet cleaning services, and a full service wash option. The service wash includes washing, drying, and folding with socks paired, and staff can arrange these services at the staffed counter. A carpet cleaner hire is also available for customers who need it.
- What do customers say about The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre?
- Customers consistently praise The Laundry & Dry Cleaning Centre for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, with ratings averaging 4.33 out of 5 stars across 21 reviews. The launderette is noted for returning clothes fresh, clean, and neatly folded with socks paired, and staff are recognised for their compassion and willingness to go above and beyond. The facility itself is kept clean and well-maintained with reliable machines, though some customers have noted that the staff-provided drying service at a premium cost is significantly more expensive than self-service drying.
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- Last updated
- 2026-05-18
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