Hico Dirty Laundry

03/31/2026

This is not a machine malfunction- this is caused by too much detergent.

Most people don’t realize this, but using less laundry detergent often gives you cleaner clothes, not dirtier ones.
When you use too much soap, your washer can’t rinse it all out, so a thin film of detergent gets left behind in the fabric. That residue traps dirt, bacteria, and hard water minerals, which makes clothes look dull, feel stiff, and even smell musty.

Modern washers are designed for small amounts of low-sudsing detergent, so big scoops just create extra suds that stop clothes from rubbing against each other like they should. That “scrubbing” action is a big part of what actually gets things clean. Because of the excess amount of suds, the drains overflow, and this is the result.

So if your laundry is coming out dingy, stiff, or not smelling fresh, try this: cut your detergent back to about half of what you’re using now and see what happens. Your clothes, your skin, your washer, and your wallet will all be happier.

03/21/2026

Wash & Fold: Let Us Carry a Little of Your Load

Life is heavy enough. Laundry doesn’t have to be.

Our Wash & Fold service is like coming home from college, dropping a bag of dirty clothes in the laundry room, and later finding everything clean, warm, and neatly folded—like when Mom quietly took care of it so you could rest.

You bring us your everyday laundry—shirts, jeans, socks, towels, sheets. We:
- Gently wash it with soap and water, just like at home
- Dry it in our machines
- Fold it with care and pack it up, ready to put away

No mountains of laundry staring at you. No late-night loads when you’re already exhausted. Just one less thing on your shoulders so you can spend your energy on what actually heals you: time with family, time to recover, time to breathe.

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What We Don’t Do

To keep things clear and honest:
- We don’t dry clean (that’s a different process with different equipment).
- We don’t offer special or advanced stain-removal chemistry.
- We don’t handle “dry clean only” or very delicate items like suits and fine silks.

If you’d normally toss it into your home washer and dryer, it’s perfect for Wash & Fold.

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Let us take the chore so you can take a break.
Drop your laundry off with us like you’re “bringing it home to Mom,” and pick it up clean, folded, and ready for a calmer day.

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02/15/2026

If you've ever used our services, self service or wash and fold, you've probably met Chantae. She has been the backbone of this establishment and always gone out of her way to be kind and do the best job possible for her customers. As she steps away to take care of some important things, we want to thank her for everything she does! This place has been able to run through many changes because of her dedication. A huge THANK YOU Chantae!

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01/31/2026

Someone left a lot of change this morning. Come in to the liquor store and describe the container to get it back!

01/21/2026

We are watching the weather. Being that we are on a hill, if it ices over we will close to avoid danger for both staff and customers. Watch here for updates.

12/19/2025

Santa doesn’t have time for laundry right now, and neither do you. Treat yourself to a laundry drop off at Hico Dirty Laundry for Christmas!

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran’s Day 🇺🇸

10/31/2025

# **"Frighteningly Fresh Laundry—No Tricks, Just Treats!"** 👻

10/02/2025

Someone asked a question today:
Why are the lockers necessary?
Answer: 1) Extended pick up and drop off time. What was once an 8 am- 3pm window now becomes anytime you have time! Whether you’re coming through at 6 am or 9 pm, your laundry will be there for you to pick up.
2) We are growing! More laundry means more space necessary, and our back room is small.
3) Security! This will keep your items from the possibility of getting mixed up with another persons drop off.
4) We are adding things like ability to text invoices and pay via credit or debit cards, making everything seamless.

We are hoping this system will help us accommodate customers that wouldn’t be able drop off within a limited time frame, and we know the regulars will enjoy the same great service as always. If you have any questions about the locker system, or wash and fold, please reach out!

09/30/2025

Drop off lockers make is so easy to drop off wash and fold laundry ANY TIME YOU WANT! Follow these easy instructions to have fresh clean laundry ready for you TOMORROW!

09/30/2025

Who is ready for a laundromat upgrade? At Hico Dirty Laundry, we don't believe laundromat should be a dirty word! We are working on upgrading your experience. New tables and chairs, drop off lockers for wash and fold, and a clean-up station for those inevitable spills are out first improvements. Hope to see you in soon!