by Marilyn M.
Member since:
February 14, 2007

Would you pay $90 to have a load of laundry done?!?!?

March 19, 2011 06:37 PM UTC
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That's what the rehab facility where my father-in-law is recuperating wants for a load of his laundry.  90 bucks.  Can you believe?!?!?

 

You KNOW that we'll be doing that laundry ourselves, rather than spending that kind of money.

 

And...it makes one wonder if there might be a business opportunity there.  Could there be families who are too busy to do Grandma or Grandpa's laundry, but who wouldn't want to pay $90?

 

 

Comments: 34

Chris E. Mar 19, 2011, 6:41pm UTC
Yeah sounds like they are taking advantage people. How do they justify the $90 price? Geez even paying an employee, the cost of wate,r and detergent does not add up to $90 a load.
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 6:43pm UTC
It surely doesn't. It also makes me wonder about what other costs there are at this facility that we might not know about.
Bob B. Mar 19, 2011, 6:45pm UTC
That's ridiculous, Marilyn. You may be onto something as far as doing other residents' laundry at a cheaper price. Also, I think you should check to see if they're ripping you off with other charges.
Major J. Mar 19, 2011, 6:48pm UTC
This ^^^
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 7:07pm UTC
I know. I can only imagine. We don't take care of his finances; hubby's sisters do. And I'm just the daughter-in-law so to them I'm nothing. But I would be asking if it were my parent.
Major J. Mar 19, 2011, 9:36pm UTC
I understand the "just an in law" thing.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Mar 19, 2011, 6:47pm UTC
Thats crazy!
That would be a great business oppurtunity! you could even charge $30 and still make a huge profit!
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 7:08pm UTC
Sure could.
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 7:09pm UTC
Could help us get a new washer. :-) It works fine, but it has a leak that we can't find. The repair guy said he couldn't either....without about a $300 repair charge. Guess I look like I was born yesterday, since we could buy a used washer for $100.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Mar 19, 2011, 7:11pm UTC
haha
some folks are just $$ hungry
Major J. Mar 19, 2011, 6:49pm UTC
WOW!

(I agree with Bob.)
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 7:10pm UTC
I am concerned. I wonder how much everything else is costing.
destiny k. Mar 19, 2011, 6:56pm UTC
Seriously ridiculous!!!! I used to do laundry for others and only charged $5, this included washing, drying, and folding the cloths.....90 bucks Seriously!!!! ^_^
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 7:09pm UTC
I'd say they're making quite a profit.
Tropica G. Mar 19, 2011, 7:46pm UTC
lol...well, there's an idea!! ;)
Marilyn M. Mar 19, 2011, 8:39pm UTC
You think people really pay this extortion fee?
Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Mar 20, 2011, 11:49am UTC
Even at today's prices, you could probably buy the contents of an elderly man's load of clothes brand new at less than that.

Did you ask them what the cost was and that's how you found out, or would most people just find out with the bill after they had already done the laundry?
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2011, 3:34pm UTC
Hubby was the one who found out, and after that I don't think he asked any more questions.

I told him that we could certainly go to the Goodwill or Salvation Army and buy a truck load of clothes for that price.
Ali Hussein Lopez Mar 20, 2011, 11:53am UTC
It's cheap compared to what Halliburton charged/charges to do laundry for US troops:

http://www.nowpublic.com/health/did-halliburton-soil-our-u-s-troops-2
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2011, 3:48pm UTC
That was in 2008. Think it's been fixed, Ali?
Bonnie N. Mar 20, 2011, 12:20pm UTC
That just doesn't make sense, Marilyn. You sure it's not the charge for a month of laundry? I worked in nursing homes (admittedly years ago) and we didn't charge near that amount even for a month. I think $90 would even be too high for a month though.
Marilyn M. Mar 20, 2011, 3:49pm UTC
Supposedly, that was for a load. Next time I'm there, I will ask questions.
Nellie (RIP: Give to Life) Mar 20, 2011, 11:23pm UTC
In a residental home, no..outragious.
Now, have I spend that kind of money for laundry services personally...ummmm, yes when I lived in the cities, but that was for pick up, clothes washed, rugs, leather coat and dry cleaning a couple things and redelivered in two days.
Marilyn M. Mar 21, 2011, 9:58am UTC
Hmmm. I can't imagine. Guess I'm too cheap. Even in my best days, I kept the items that needed dry cleaned - clothes or decor items - to a minimum. And other than one time when I was caring for my ex after he had a stroke, I don't think I ever had anyone do the laundry. But that was done by the pound, and for 3 weeks worth of clothes and linens for 3 it cost me only $22. Of course, that would have been in 1987. :-)
Nellie (RIP: Give to Life) Mar 21, 2011, 1:27pm UTC
Mine was in the 80's also..but in Mpls.
I had a position which took me around the US, and lots of my clothing had to be washed specifically (beadings, fringe ect) so it was my best bet, because the cost to replace the clothing was in the hundreds. (I was a feature dancer in a company...when I still had a figure..haha...before my son was born, blasted kid took that away from me besides my sanity)
So the cost didn't bother me then, now it is ripped jeans, sweats and old comforters that can be tossed in the machine.
Marilyn M. Mar 21, 2011, 4:11pm UTC
Interesting life you had.
Nellie (RIP: Give to Life) Mar 21, 2011, 11:45pm UTC
:O)
Watch for the book Ten Little Dancers coming soon to a bookstore near you.
Marilyn M. Mar 22, 2011, 6:20pm UTC
Be sure to make a site-wide announcement.
Amanda P. Mar 20, 2011, 11:30pm UTC
That seems way overpriced.

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