There are several ways to get laundry picked up in Metro Detroit. Here is how we compare with three national companies on the things customers ask us about most.
| Feature | Detroit Laundry Service | Poplin | HappyNest | 2ULaundry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serves Metro Detroit today | Yes, 35 cities | Yes | Yes | Not yet. Detroit is listed as coming soon, with a waitlist |
| Next-day delivery | Yes, standard on every order | Yes, returned within 24 hours | Yes | Optional upgrade. Standard delivery is two days. |
| Laundered by professionals in a commercial laundry | Yes, by our own staff in our own laundromat | No. Independent contractors using a standard in-home washer and dryer | Yes, in a professional facility | Yes, in company laundromats (not yet available) |
| Same team and facility every order | Yes | Handled by an individual Gig Worker | Yes | Yes |
| Locally owned and operated | Yes, family-owned in Detroit | No, national platform | No, national company | No, national company |
Based on each company's own website as of October 11, 2026. Services change, so check with each company for current details.
Detroit Laundry Service picks up Monday through Friday and we bring your laundry back the next day. Friday pickups come back Monday. Next-day is our standard service, not an upgrade.
Every order is washed, dried and folded by our own trained staff at Lafayette Laundromat, 1561 E Lafayette St in Detroit, on commercial machines. Your laundry never goes to someone's home.
Detroit Laundry Service is family-owned and based in Detroit. If you have a question, call or text (313) 375-5355. You can also drop your laundry off in person at the laundromat, open every day from 8 am to 10 pm.