Comforter Cleaning in NYC, Without Wrestling It Into a Home Washer
If you’ve ever tried to cram a king-size comforter into an apartment washer, you already know why comforter cleaning in NYC is its own job. The drum is too small, the filling clumps, the rinse never quite finishes, and you end up with a damp, lumpy duvet hanging over every chair you own. Fold NY makes it simple: bring your comforters, duvets, pillows and blankets to our laundromat at 53-25 Metropolitan Ave in Ridgewood, Queens, or schedule a free pickup anywhere we deliver in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
We’re a real, walk-in neighborhood laundromat with large 80 lb commercial machines built for exactly this kind of bulky bedding. Big loads get room to tumble, water and detergent move all the way through the fill, and your bedding comes back clean, dry and ready to put back on the bed.
What We Clean
Bedding is the laundry most people put off the longest, because it’s the hardest to do at home. These are the pieces we see most often:
- Comforters — down, down-alternative and synthetic fill, from twin to king.
- Duvets and duvet covers — the insert and the cover, washed the way each one needs.
- Pillows — bed pillows that have been collecting sweat and dust since you bought them.
- Blankets and throws — fleece, knit, quilted and weighted-style blankets that won’t fit your machine.
- Mattress pads and toppers — when they’re washable and labeled for machine care.
Not sure if something can go in a washer? Check the care label, and if it says dry clean only, our green dry cleaning service uses perc-free, eco-friendly solvents and hand-finishes every item after inspection.
Why Bulky Bedding Needs Big Machines
Comforters fail in small washers for a simple reason: they can’t move. When the fill is packed tight against the drum, the middle of the comforter barely gets wet, soap stays trapped in the layers, and the spin can’t pull the water back out. That’s how you get musty smells, flat spots and a comforter that still feels damp two days later.
Our 80 lb commercial washers and dryers give a comforter the space to open up, rinse clean and dry evenly. It’s the same reason so many Ridgewood neighbors carry their bedding down Metropolitan Ave a few times a year instead of fighting with the machine in the basement.
Why Fold NY for Comforter Cleaning
Ozone in every load
Every load we wash goes through ozone, a natural sanitizer that helps remove bacteria, odors and allergens. That matters more for bedding than almost anything else in your home: you spend a third of your life under it. Ozone lets us use fewer harsh chemicals and is gentler on fabric, which helps comforters and duvets hold up wash after wash. Learn more about our ozone wash.
Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free options
If you or someone in your home has sensitive skin or allergies, ask for hypoallergenic, fragrance-free detergent. Want cold water or hang-dry for a specific piece? Tell us once and we’ll save those preferences in your account.
Our laundromat, our drivers
Delivery orders are washed in our own Ridgewood laundromat, never outsourced to a third party. Our own drivers pick up and drop off, so your bedding goes from your door to our machines and back without changing hands along the way.
A neighborhood business
Fold NY is Black-owned and women-owned, and we’re open every day from 6AM to 10PM. If you’re dropping off in person, ECB, the bar and café right next door at 53-23 Metropolitan Ave, has coffee and food while you wait.
Two Ways to Get Your Comforter Cleaned
Drop off in Ridgewood
Bring your bedding to 53-25 Metropolitan Ave any day between 6AM and 10PM. You can hand it over for drop-off service, or use our self-service washers and dryers and do it yourself in the big machines.
Free pickup and delivery
Don’t want to haul a king comforter on the train? Book a pickup and our drivers come to you in Queens, Brooklyn or Manhattan. Pickup and delivery is free.
How It Works
- 1. Book. Schedule a pickup online at foldny.com or in the Fold NY app, or just walk in to our Ridgewood store.
- 2. We clean. Your comforters, duvets and pillows go into our large commercial machines with ozone in every load and your saved preferences applied.
- 3. It comes back ready. Your bedding is returned clean and dry, with standard turnaround next day. You can track your order in the app.
Comforter Cleaning Pricing
Bulky items like comforters, duvets and pillows vary a lot in size and fill, so pricing for bedding is confirmed when you book. Call us at (718) 417-6781 or check our prices page before you schedule.
If you’re sending regular clothes along with your bedding, our wash and fold service is $1.75/lb for next-day service with pickup and delivery included. Your first delivery order is automatically 20% off.
Washing bedding for a business, like a rental, hotel or studio? Our commercial laundry accounts use custom pricing and custom pickup schedules. Contact us for a custom quote.
Where We Pick Up
Our laundromat is at 53-25 Metropolitan Ave in Ridgewood (11385), and we run free pickup and delivery across Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. That covers our home base of Ridgewood and nearby Queens neighborhoods, Long Island City (11101), and Brooklyn neighborhoods including Bushwick (11237), Williamsburg (11211) and Greenpoint (11222), plus Manhattan. If you’re close by, walking your bedding over to Metropolitan Ave is often the fastest option of all.
When to Wash Your Comforter
Most people wash sheets often and comforters rarely. A good rhythm is a few times a year, plus any time something gets spilled, a pet sleeps on the bed, someone’s been sick, or you’re switching between a summer and winter weight. Pulling bedding out of storage at the start of the cold season is a great time too, since anything that’s been packed away for months picks up dust and that closet smell. Pillows deserve the same attention; they absorb more than you’d think.
If you have guests coming, a newborn on the way, or allergies flaring up, a freshly cleaned comforter washed with ozone and fragrance-free detergent is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your home.
Comforter Cleaning — Frequently Asked Questions
Can you wash a king-size comforter?
Yes. Our laundromat has large 80 lb commercial machines that handle king comforters, duvets and other bulky bedding with room to spare.
How much does comforter cleaning cost?
Because bedding varies in size and fill, pricing for comforters, duvets and pillows is confirmed when you book. Call (718) 417-6781 or see our prices page for details.
Do you pick up comforters for cleaning?
Yes. Our own drivers offer free pickup and delivery across Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. You can also drop off at 53-25 Metropolitan Ave in Ridgewood any day from 6AM to 10PM.
How long does comforter cleaning take?
Our standard turnaround is next day. Schedule your pickup in the Fold NY app and track your order until it’s back at your door.
Can I wash my comforter myself at Fold NY?
Yes. We’re a walk-in laundromat with self-service washers and dryers, including the large 80 lb machines that fit bulky bedding.
Is your detergent safe for allergies and sensitive skin?
Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free detergent is available on request, and every load is washed with ozone, a natural sanitizer that helps remove bacteria, odors and allergens with fewer harsh chemicals.
What if my comforter is dry clean only?
Follow the care label. Dry clean only bedding can go through our green dry cleaning service, which uses perc-free, eco-friendly solvents with a typical 2-day turnaround.
