September 8, 2025

OPL vs. $50/Week Laundry Service: What's the Real Cost?

Dez Jennings

We’ve noticed something interesting on recent customer service calls—many businesses and individuals are listing their current laundry method as OPL (On-Premise Laundry). That’s a common setup, but is it still the most efficient?

If you're currently managing your own laundry in-house or at home, it's worth asking: What’s the real cost of running an OPL compared to outsourcing to a $50/week laundry service?

Spoiler: the answer isn’t just about dollars—it’s about time, efficiency, and focus.

Understanding the True Cost of OPL

OPL sounds cost-effective on the surface—no service fee, full control—but once you dig in, the numbers tell a different story.


🕒 Labor Time

  • OPL systems (even informal ones) demand staff time or personal time: sorting, washing, drying, folding, ironing, machine maintenance.
  • For the average household or small business, laundry consumes 2–3+ hours/week.
  • At a conservative $20/hour value of labor or personal time, that's $40–$60/week—already more than a $50/week service.


💡 Utilities & Supplies

  • OPLs require a steady supply of:
  • Detergents
  • Softeners
  • Stain treatments
  • Dryer sheets
  • Add in water, electricity, and gas costs, and you're looking at another $10–$20/week, minimum.


⚙️ Equipment Costs

  • Machines don’t last forever—especially in higher-use environments.
  • Maintenance, repairs, and eventual replacement are part of the long-term cost of OPL.
  • Not to mention downtime when machines fail.


What a $50/Week Professional Laundry Service Delivers

Let’s compare that with what you get when you outsource:

  • ✅ Pick-up and delivery – no driving to laundromats or waiting on cycles
  • ✅ Commercial-grade cleaning – consistent results, stain treatments, and folding
  • ✅ No overhead – no machines to maintain, no supplies to buy
  • ✅ Time savings – typically 2–4 hours back per week


For $50/week, you’re essentially offloading an entire operational headache—without sacrificing quality or control.


Why It Might Be Time to Phase Out Your OPL

  • You're growing, and laundry isn't where your time or team should be focused
  • Your team is overextended or unreliable for laundry-related tasks
  • You're spending more than you realize on downtime, repairs, and supply restocking
  • You simply want a more consistent, professional result


Final Thought

Running your own laundry operation used to make sense. But today, with affordable and reliable weekly service options available, OPL is becoming more of a hidden cost than a true savings.


Switching to a $50/week service could give you back hours of time and peace of mind—for less than you think.


👉 Get Your Custom Quote Today
Let us know you’re currently running an OPL on the Quote Form under Quick Quote Details and we’ll show you how much time and money you can save.