Introduction to NoScrubs
Laundry may seem like an endless task that piles up, but a new service offers a solution to overwhelmed Houston families. NoScrubs, an Austin-based home laundry pickup service, has just expanded to Houston. Described by the company as "DoorDash — but for laundry," they wash customer’s clothes at local laundromats and return them the same day folded and ready to be put away.
How NoScrubs Works
The service took off like gangbusters in Austin, making an expansion to the state’s largest city an obvious choice. It’s not universal coverage just yet. For now, only specific zip codes have NoScrubs service available, including 77002, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77018, 77019, 77024, 77025, 77027, 77046, 77056, 77057, 77081, 77098, 77401, 77030, 77003. A single pickup starts at $40 for 20 pounds of laundry, while the basic monthly subscription is $60 for two pickups. All services use hypoallergenic detergents.
Benefits of Using NoScrubs
The average American family spends about 240 hours a year on laundry, making it a very time-consuming chore. For people with disabilities, difficult work schedules, and other circumstances, it can be a real help, says co-founder Matt O’Connor. Some of the benefits of using NoScrubs include saving time, affordability, and pleasantly surprising turnaround time. According to O’Connor, "Some of our favorite customer stories simply revolve around saving people time when they have something challenging going on…So, whether it’s saving time, the affordability, or the pleasantly surprising turnaround time, NoScrubs has a variety of benefits for any customer."
Opportunities for Gig Workers
NoScrubs is also a new opportunity for Houston’s gig workers. Because there are no passengers, it can be a safer alternative to driving ride share for women and other people apprehensive about having strangers in their cars. As NoScrubs partners with local laundromats, drivers are also going to centralized locations rather than all over the map, leading to less wear and tear on their cars. The laundromats benefit as well, since NoScrubs loads are ones that would otherwise be done at home. According to O’Connor, "Our model makes driving a tiny fraction of the time, so folks who don’t want to wear down their vehicles and spend a ton on gas love working at NoScrubs."
Special Offer for Houston Residents
To celebrate the Houston launch, NoScrubs is offering 50 percent discount off the first two months for CultureMap readers with the code CULTUREHOUSTON at noscrubs.com.
Conclusion
NoScrubs is a convenient and affordable solution for Houston families who want to save time on laundry. With its expansion to Houston, the company is not only providing a valuable service to customers but also creating new opportunities for gig workers. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent, or someone with a disability, NoScrubs is definitely worth considering. With its hypoallergenic detergents, same-day delivery, and affordable prices, NoScrubs is set to revolutionize the way Houston residents do their laundry.
