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    Clean Waves Laundry

    3.7 (67 reviews)
    ModerateLaundromat
    Open 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Commercial laundry services

    Laundry wash and fold

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    Love that they have instructions on how to load!
    Selena R.

    While staying at a nearby motel, I decided to take charge of my laundry and dropped it off at the local laundromat before heading out for a jog. To my delight, a friendly attendant was on sight who assured me they would use my preferred detergent. Her efficiency in explaining the pricing and turnaround time for fluff and fold service was impressive, although the pricing did catch me off guard initially I mean come on the beach breeze is right out the door it's understandable. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the neighborhood!

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    Thanks Phyllis for the lovely review!

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    8 months ago

    I love this Javier Gives you the VIP treatment everytime my two king size comforters always smell like heaven couldn't be any happier

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    Christy was amazing!! I made a mess accidentally and made me feel so at ease & was very attentive. So thankful for her help today!

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    Kelly made sure everything went smooth for us and it felt like home. Thanks again for all your hard work

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    Very well-run, clean laundry business with friendly service. The owners are hands-on and put a lot of effort in. It definitely shows!

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    I will not go anywhere else to do my laundry, in San Diego other than this place. Nope I will not, been coming here since 2016. Thank you

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    Great fluff and fold service! Easy drop-off, quick turnaround, and my clothes came back fresh and neatly folded. Will definitely use again!

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    I love being able to use Apple Pay instead of quarters, and the attendants are so nice and helpful.

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    So glad this is juss around the corner from where I stay...I was truly concerned about where was I…read moregonna get xellent customer service and get my clothes cleaned when I moved to San Diego...welp 4th Ave Laundry Wash & Fold is the spot...offers same day turnaround if ya need it...

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    Amazing Fluff & Fold Service!…read more Yesterday, I dropped off my laundry for their fluff & fold service and was blown away by how great everything turned out. The employee who helped me was so kind, attentive, and detailed -- she asked all of the right questions and handled my clothes with care. When I picked up my laundry, everything was perfectly folded, smelled super fresh, and was packaged so neatly, I even showed my friend (via FaceTime) because I was in absolute shock. You can tell they really take pride in what they do and care about their customers. If you're looking for a place that goes above and beyond with both quality and customer service, this is it. Highly recommend and am DEFINITELY coming back!

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    Our hotel didn't have laundry facilities on site and I found this lil neighborhood gem a half mile…read moreup the street, I came very early on a Sunday morning to do my laundry before heading back home. An attendant was on site and immediately directed me as to which washer to use that accepted credit cards. Seems to be located in a very decent neighborhood with local residents patronizing this mat, as it may be older but in good shape and unlike your typical hood rat mats where you feel unsafe.

    The Laundry Room

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    *This review is for their wash & fold laundry service only.* I have never used the self laundry…read morethere. They do an excellent job on the wash & fold laundry. Our clothes always come back clean and folded perfectly. They are fast and fairly priced as well. This business is located in a small shopping center, so there is parking. Lastly, they are located in the same shopping center as a few other businesses, such as a nail place and 711 (as of November 2025 when this review was written).

    I used to love this place-new owners re-did the place, it is clean, in a good location and…read morereasonably priced. however ownership/management changes have really started taking a toll. this week went to do a couple loads of laundry and when I went to put my quarters in I realized they jacked the prices up on washers and you got less time in the dryer for your quarter. smaller front load washers went up to $4.25 and the next size washers went up to like $6..25 (lets face it if you have thicker bath towels you can't fit them in the smaller washers. if you were taught to do separate loads-like whites, colors, towels, bedding and add blankets and a comforter which all will need the larger load washer (they also actually have two more larger sized washers which I didn't look at the cost of). so the 4 loads in a little larger washer and 2 I could use the smaller ones came to$33.50 (WASH ONLY!). (I also have a history of bad experiences with the smaller load washers NOT spinning well so clothes are still on the wetter side and need more drying. then the dryers are hit or miss on their heat and drying ability which also used to vary the amount of time you got per quarter (eg used to vary from 18 to 21 min for$0.75 NOW I noticed it was only giving 5-min per quarter. oh and don't think 3 quarters will get a load dry. I average a min of $1.00 per SMALL load to typically $1.50 to $2.00 per load to dry. the day I had the 6 loads I actually split 2 load up thinking they would dry faster so I had 8 dryers. started the all with $1.00 and all needed from 2 to 6 more quarters to dry. so drying this day came to $13.00. my total washing and drying for the day came to $46.50 for 6 loads and 3+ hours of my day. the original owners used to run happy hour price on washers from like 6 am to 4 pm or so for like $2.25 a wash-but that was discontinued upon different owners. pros of the place are its, clean, usually no problem of washer/dryer availability, ample folding space, do ofnerdrop off fluff and fold, good/safe location (7-11 there as well as food and other businesses in location, parking available, machines take coins or card payment, always staffed, generally pet friendly...HOWEVER like everything today in this greedy world the increased pricing overshadows everything. enough to beg my landlord to put a washer-dryer in my rental (which they have agreed to do!). looking forward to a little extra change staying in my pocket and all the extra time ill now have for me and my dogs!

    Clean Waves Laundry - laundromat - Updated May 2026

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