How it works

1-Less Chore was founded on the principle of exceeding our customer’s expectations through quality service and expert handling of their personal garments.
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Setting up your service for New Customers

Create your
account

Begin your registration by downloading our 1-Less Chore Mobile App or register to Schedule a Pickup on our website.

Receive your welcome email with route schedule within 24 hrs

After creating your account, check your email for First Time Pickup instructions.

Delivery route & pick up dates

We will assign you to a delivery route and notify you of our pickup dates in your area.

Get ready for your pickup

When your garments are ready for pick up, place them in one of our custom Dry Cleaning or Laundry bags and Schedule a PickupSimply leave your bags in their designated area by 7:00 am on your scheduled day and a 1-Less Chore driver will retrieve your bags.

Exceptional cleaning services

Your items are taken to our facility where they are carefully sorted by our team of professionals. We ensure the correct care is taken for each garment and returned to you as expected.

Scheduled delivery ​

Your garments will be returned to you, fresh and clean, depending on your schedule and Holidays*.

Faq's

Commonly questions asked that may answer any you might have.  

Set up your service. We’ll let you know your schedule. Make sure your bag is out by 7:00 am, covered from the weather, on your pick up day and we’ll pick up your bag. Deliveries are as soon as 72 hours depending on your schedule – Holidays check our website! An example: we pickup Monday, garments returned Thursday.

Pick up and delivery is always 100% free. Our prices are often better than your local quality cleaners and other like services and pick-up and delivery is “FREE”.

You can leave your bag(s) at your front door protected from the weather. Or if you prefer, you can designate an area outside your home that works better.

No. You can leave one item, a full bag or anything in-between.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Yes. The majority of our correspondence is via email or text. Plus you receive special offers throughout the year we wouldn’t want you to miss like our discount given to 1st-time customers! We value your privacy like it is our own and do not share any information with other third party vendors.

Yes. Our minimum charge just changed after 12 years. it had been $10, however circumstances dictate that we needed to change this to $15 in May 2022 for dry cleaning & shirts. Our minimum charge for Wash n Fold is $30 

Contact Customer Service at support@1LessChore.com or call 610-801-2821. If our drivers are still in your area, we will make every effort to arrange for a pickup.

No, there is no requirement to have a pickup every time we stop.

Please include a note in the bag describing the repair needed or the cause of the stain and describe which garment.

There is no commitment or contract required for service.

Absolutely! We love corporate work.

Deliveries are as soon as 72 hours depending on your schedule – Holidays check our website! An example: we pickup Monday, garments returned Thursday. If you need it faster, let us know. Wash n Fold is within 48 hours.

We will be happy to provide a heavy-duty door hanger for your desired pickup and delivery location.

In a bad weather scenario, we will automatically skip to your next day of service unless otherwise noted.

Absolutely! Let us know up to 3 days before going out of town on work or vacation and we’ll be happy to hold your order until your return. If you’d like our notifications turned off during that time, just let us know.

We do our best to accommodate special requests.

We’re usually successful at removing stains, but not all stains can be removed. Please provide a note describing the garment stained and type of stain if known.

We pride ourselves on our high-quality care, but mistakes can happen. If we lose or damage an article please notify us within 48 hours of the laundry being returned to you. See our terms & Conditions page link.

Yes. We offer a full range of services including alterations and repairs. Please remember to provide a note in the bag.

If there is something you need that isn’t listed, don’t hesitate to Contact Us

Let us help you with your chores. 

1-Less Chore makes ordering your Dry Cleaning and Laundry services easier than ever before!  Download our Mobile App today and let us take this chore off your hands. Save time and enjoy life today!