SOCOOL Laundry Guides
How Much Is 5 kg of Laundry? A Guide for Phuket Hotel Guests
Understand the 5 kg minimum, estimated bag weight and final photo-confirmed pricing for hotel laundry pickup in Phuket.
A bag size is not a weight
There is no reliable number of shirts that always equals 5 kg. Fabric, garment size, thickness and moisture change the result. A bag of light summer tops can weigh much less than a similar-sized bag of jeans. Use a household or luggage scale for a rough estimate if one is available; otherwise, tell us that the weight is unknown.
How the minimum charge works
SOCOOL has a 5 kg minimum charge for every order. Sending less than 5 kg is possible, but the minimum still applies. For Regular Wash & Fold at ฿80/kg, a 3 kg order is charged ฿400, a 5 kg order is ฿400, and a 7 kg order is ฿560. These are billing examples, not measurements of particular bags.
Compare the service you actually need
The minimum is ฿400 for Regular Wash & Fold, ฿800 for Regular Wash & Iron, ฿800 for Express Wash & Fold and ฿1,000 for Express Wash & Iron. Ironing and faster return are different services, so compare the selected finish and schedule rather than the bag size alone.
Why damp clothes are difficult to estimate
Damp items can make an estimate misleading. Tell us if your bag contains wet clothing and explain any special-care needs before collection. Do not add hotel-owned towels or bedding without the hotel’s permission. Ask about unusual or bulky items before including them.
From estimate to final total
The booking estimate helps you plan a budget. SOCOOL sends a weight photo and the final total through WhatsApp after weighing. Check that message and ask about anything unclear before arranging cash at reception. The estimate is not a guaranteed final weight or item count.
Prepare your hotel collection
Send the hotel name, room number, service and approximate bag count. Label each bag, inform reception that an external laundry driver will collect it, and send a pickup photo. Ask us to confirm the booking before leaving your laundry. Keep essential clothing with you until the agreed return.
Ask about hotel pickup
Send your hotel and service details so we can confirm availability. Pickup and delivery are included for confirmed hotels in our service areas. A 5 kg minimum charge applies.
Check availability on WhatsApp