Self-Service Laundromats — Do Your Own Wash in Iowa
6 of the 216 laundromats we track in Iowa have self-service, coin- or card-operated machines. Two very different businesses share the word laundry: one where you load the machines yourself, and one where you hand over a bag and come back later. Places here are the first kind. Bring quarters or a card depending on the machines, and check the largest washer size before you drive over — a king comforter needs a 60-pound drum, and not every location has one. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.
Des Moines 1
Wash House Open 24 hoursCard / app payWash & foldAttendant on duty
1316 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5545
🕒 Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 2 PM
Dubuque 1
Laundry Max 24 Hour laundromat Open 24 hoursWash & foldPickup & delivery
1650 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
🕒 Open 24 hours
Indianola 1
The Wash Barn Wash & foldPickup & delivery
1012 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125-1452
Iowa City 1
Clean Laundry Open 24 hoursWash & foldPickup & delivery
362 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246-4273
Marion 1
Marion Laundromat Open 24 hoursAttendant on dutyLarge machines
369 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
🕒 Open 24 hours
Sioux City 1
Leeds Laundromat Open 24 hours
4109 Floyd Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51108-1503
Also in Iowa
- 24-Hour Laundromats32
- Wash-and-Fold Laundromats19
- Laundromats with Pickup and Delivery21
- Laundromats with Large-Capacity Machines17
- Attended Laundromats12
- Laundromats That Take Cards — No Quarters Needed17
- Commercial Laundry Service for Businesses14
Good to know about self-service laundromats — do your own wash
How much does a load cost at a self-service laundromat?
Commonly $2.50-4.50 for a standard washer and $0.25-0.50 per few minutes of drying, so a typical load runs $5-8 all in. Large-capacity washers for bedding cost more, often $6-9 a cycle.
Do laundromats still take quarters?
Many do, and plenty have moved to cards or apps. Locations differ inside the same chain, so check before you arrive with nothing but bills — change machines exist but are the first thing to break.
How long does laundry take at a laundromat?
About 25-35 minutes to wash and 30-45 to dry, so budget an hour and a half for one load. Doing several loads at once is exactly why people come here rather than using a home machine.
Are laundromats open 24/7?
While many locations operate standard daytime hours, select self-service laundromats offer round-the-clock service. Across Iowa, you can explore 6 local laundromats to find facilities that accommodate 24/7 access.
Does a laundromat take credit cards?
Modern self-service laundromats increasingly accept credit cards, debit cards, and mobile app payments alongside traditional quarters. Throughout Iowa, our catalog features 6 laundromats, allowing you to check equipment details and preferred payment methods.