The city's launderette scene is shaped in large part by one operator: Liver Launderettes, established in 1951 and claiming to be the UK's largest operator of self-service launderettes. Several of the listings below are Liver branches, running 10pm closing at some sites and large-capacity machines that handle king-size duvets. Alongside them, a handful of independent operators serve the student belt on and around Smithdown Road, and the renter communities in Kensington, Toxteth, and Wavertree.
Liverpool L5 6RH
Kitty's Launderette is a launderette and dry cleaner on 77 Grasmere St in Liverpool. Listed facilities include accessible entrance, accessible parking, accessible seating...
Liverpool L2 2DT
Prima Launderette Self Service is a launderette and dry cleaner on 22 Tithebarn St in Liverpool. Listed facilities include open 24 hours, open 24/7, app booking and card ...
Salford M5 4BS
Bubbles Laundrette is a self-service launderette located in Salford offering convenient laundry solutions for customers. The facility features large capacity washing mach...
Macclesfield SK10 2QX
Hurdsfield Launderette in Macclesfield is a community-focused self-service launderette offering both self-service and professional service wash options. The facility feat...
Chorley PR7 2LA
A highly-rated community launderette offering modern self-service facilities with friendly staff, clean environment, and multiple payment options....
Runcorn WA7 5AF
Greenway Laundrette is a family-run launderette in Runcorn located on Greenway Road near the Old Town and Lion pub, offering both self-service and professional wash and f...
Liverpool L4 4BE
Liver Launderette is a launderette on 237 Walton Rd in Liverpool. Listed facilities include 7 days a week operation, card payment, cash accepted and coin operated. Paymen...
Glossop SK13 8HY
Spring Clean is a family-run launderette and professional dry cleaning service with over 40 years of experience serving the South Manchester region. Operating four conven...
Chester CH1 4EW
Garden Lane Launderette is a full-service launderette in Chester offering comprehensive laundry solutions for local residents, students, and visitors alike. Located conve...
Liverpool L3 6LG
L3 Laundry Room is a self-service launderette in Liverpool offering reliable coin-operated washing and drying facilities with a strong reputation for exceptional customer...
Oldham OL9 8AY
S & C Woodward Launderette is a highly-rated, family-run self-service launderette offering excellent value for money with flexible wash and dry options. Operating seven d...
Keswick CA12 5JZ
The Keswick Laundry Services is a town centre launderette offering both self-service and full-service washing facilities with modern equipment and professional staff assi...
Morecambe LA4 6BY
Bare Laundrette is a well-run, self-service launderette located on the main shopping street in Bare village, offering both self-serve and staffed service wash options. Th...
Wigan WN6 7AE
A self-service launderette with friendly staff offering flexible washing options and collection/delivery services, though prices can be high and machine reliability varie...
Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3LB
A self-service launderette offering flexible washing and drying services with modern, well-maintained equipment. This launderette provides customers with convenient acces...
Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7BA
Katherine Street Launderette in Ashton-under-Lyne is a professionally staffed, modern launderette offering comprehensive washing and drying services with excellent value ...
Penrith CA11 7DL
West Lane Laundry Services is a well-established launderette offering both self-service and professional service wash options for customers in the area. The facility feat...
Liverpool L13 6QQ
Liver Launderettes is the largest operator of launderettes in the U.K., established in 1964 and providing high-quality self-service washing and drying facilities across L...
Hyde SK14 5EB
A family-run launderette offering comprehensive self-service and drop-off laundry services in a clean, accessible environment. The business features wheelchair-accessible...
Leyland PR25 1XB
Easywash Launderette is a full-service family-friendly launderette offering both self-service and professional laundry solutions including washing, drying, dry cleaning, ...
Wallasey CH45 3LR
The Village Laundry Room is a beautifully designed, recently refurbished launderette offering both self-service and comprehensive service wash facilities including duvet,...
Wigan WN5 8EX
One Stop Laundry is a family-run launderette in Wigan, Lancashire, offering high-quality laundry services with over ten years of industry experience. The self-service lau...
Oldham OL2 6BB
Supawash Launderette is a self-service and staffed launderette offering wash and dry services, bulk laundry cleaning, and large item washing including duvet cleaning. The...
Wirral CH49 0UB
This self-service launderette offers convenient laundry solutions with extended hours from 8:30am to 9pm, seven days a week. The facility features multiple machine sizes ...
The student corridor. Smithdown Road is Liverpool's equivalent of Hyde Park in Leeds or Selly Oak in Birmingham: a dense strip of student rentals served by takeaways, independent shops, and several launderettes. University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores students in the L15 area are the primary users. Liver Launderettes has a branch at L15 8HE with extended hours until 10pm, large-capacity machines including 15kg washers and specialist duvet machines, and both self-service and staffed counter assistance.
The L7 postcode has 1 confirmed listing within 2km: Liver Launderette at L15 0EG, which sits on the Kensington/Wavertree border and is the nearest option for L7 residents. Kensington itself is not yet well represented in the directory. If you're in L7 and can't find a listing nearby, the L15 cluster on Smithdown Road is the most practical alternative, accessible by a short bus ride.
South Liverpool's largest renter neighbourhood. Liver Launderette at L8 8AG is the confirmed listing, with duvet cleaning and large item washing. The L8 corridor is served by this branch alongside the nearby L15 cluster for residents travelling a short distance along the Smithdown Road axis.
Limited self-service provision in the immediate city centre. Most central Liverpool options skew toward staffed service wash for the hotel and short-stay market. Smithdown Road is the more practical option for anyone needing a coin-op machine, accessible from the centre by bus or a short taxi ride.
| Listings on this page | 103 |
| Self-service available | 65 locations |
| Service wash available | 80 locations |
| Card payment | 66 locations |
| On-site staff | 74 locations |
| Duvet / large item washing | 49 locations |
| Latest closing time | 10pm (Liver Launderettes, Walton Road) |
| Typical self-service cost | £8–14 per standard load (wash + dry) |
| Typical service wash cost | £1.50–3/kg or £10–20 per bag |
| Average service wash turnaround | Same day or next day |
Liver Launderettes operates the majority of Liverpool's listed locations and has been established in the city since 1951. Check individual listings for branch-specific hours and machine availability.
Use the map or postcode filter above to find launderettes sorted by distance. Liverpool's best-served area is the L15 corridor (Smithdown Road/Wavertree), with 4 Liver Launderettes branches within 2km. L8 (Toxteth) has 1 confirmed listing. For the city centre, L3 Laundry Room (L3 6LG, 4.6 stars, 83 reviews, service wash and wash dry) is the standout independent operator.
Self-service washing and drying typically costs £8–14 for a standard load. Service wash runs around £1.50–3 per kg or £10–20 per bag. Liver Launderettes branches quote specific machine prices on-site; larger loads in their 15kg machines will cost more than a standard 8kg cycle. See our UK price guide for a full breakdown of what to expect.
Payment type varies across Liverpool operators. Check the individual listing for confirmed payment details. Liver Launderettes' newer branches are more likely to have contactless options; older coin-operated sites may be cash only. Use the "Card Payment" filter above to narrow to confirmed card-accepting locations.
Several Liverpool launderettes have large-capacity machines suitable for duvets and bulky items. Liver Launderettes specifically mentions specialist duvet machines capable of washing king-size duvets at several of its branches. Use the "Duvet Cleaning" or "Large Item Washing" filter above to find confirmed options. Check our duvet washing guide before you go.
The Smithdown Road corridor (L15) is confirmed as the closest well-served area for University of Liverpool students, with 4 Liver Launderettes branches within 2km, including L15 8HE (open until 10pm, large-capacity machines, staffed counter). Liverpool John Moores students in the city centre are best served by L3 Laundry Room on London Road (L3 6LG, service wash and wash dry, 4.6 stars).
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Liverpool laundry story
Liverpool's place in laundry history reaches back to Kitty Wilkinson, whose cholera-era work led toward the city's first public wash house on Upper Frederick Street in 1842.
The modern city still has launderettes serving students, renters, families, and anyone who needs a reliable machine outside the home.
Read the story of the British launderetteLocal context
Short local context from the city’s laundry story.
Liverpool note
Liverpool is also home to a modern community launderette named after Kitty Wilkinson, connecting public-health history with practical neighbourhood support.
Liverpool note
Liverpool's wash-house story is a reminder that laundry has often been about health, housing, dignity, and access, not just clean clothes.
