What to Do With Your Laundry When You're Moving

Moving is already a lot to manage. Laundry tends to pile up in the chaos, and most people don't think about it until they're surrounded by boxes with no washer or dryer in sight.

This is the one rule worth repeating. Never pack dirty laundry with the intention of washing it after you arrive. Clothes packed damp or unwashed can mildew inside boxes or bags, especially if the move takes a few days or goes into storage.

Do a full load before you start packing. If you want your clothes and bedding to arrive in good shape, wash them first. Our large-capacity machines at Midvale Express can knock out multiple loads at once, which makes it easy to clear a backlog in a single trip.

Comforters, duvet inserts, and pillows are the hardest part of moving laundry. They take up space, they're awkward to pack, and most home washers can't handle them properly anyway. If yours need a wash before the move, a laundromat with large-capacity washers is the right call.

Wash and dry everything thoroughly before packing it away. Bedding stored in a moving box is a good environment for mildew if there's any residual moisture at all.

The gap between leaving one place and settling into another can stretch longer than expected. Hotels and short-term stays don't always have laundry access. If you're staying with family or in an Airbnb for a week or two, you might not have a washer at all.

That's the practical case for a laundromat. Bring everything in, run it through, and head out with clean clothes and fresh bedding. If you're short on time, Wash & Fold is worth it during a move. Drop off a bag, get it back clean and folded, and cross one thing off the list.

If your new place has hookups but you haven't connected or purchased a washer yet, don't let laundry sit for weeks while you figure it out. It adds stress to an already stressful stretch.

A few trips to Midvale Express Laundromat fills that gap easily. And once you're settled, it's a good time to build a few habits that protect your clothes long term.

Moving has enough moving parts. If laundry is piling up and you just need it handled, our Wash & Fold service is straightforward: drop it off, come back later, everything is clean and folded. No sorting, no waiting around, no extra steps.