We love this place, especially for washing large comforters and seasonal blankets. As well as the occasional times when you need to do laundry and your washer and dryer are broken. The quality of service is wonderful. If you don't have quarters, they definitely do. While you're waiting for your laundry to be done, you can walk across the parking lot and look at the koi fish at Connie's pet store. read more

I'm a massage therapist and I use them for my massage sheets. Large machines, helpful attendants and the owner is in and out almost every day. They are very clean and have large folding areas. They also have wash and fold services and pay-by-the-pound dry cleaning services. It's a great location for large comforters, Sleeping bags and tarps etc. Almost always really nice people there, not questionable like in some places. Great parking, soda vending machine and clean bathrooms and laundry sink. I go there about twice a week. read more

This OG gem is by far winnas' in my book! Established in 1962 it has all the qualities and affordability in a laundromat. Definitely the best clean and stellar customer service anywhere hands down... I've found my go to for the cleaned machines and dryers and the gal working is polite and pleasant. Value is better than most - you will not be disappointed! read more

First time stopping at this cleaners as I needed some floor pillows cleaned. A 4-legged house guest really liked sitting/leaning on them and after an 8-day stay got a bit stained. I've passed R & J Quick Clean Center many times but never had the opportunity to use them...called up for approx pricing and was given 2 options: have them clean or I could use any of the machines to do it myself. Out of convenience and time, I had them do it (dropped off at 9am on a weekday) and it was ready by early evening! R & J Quick Clean Center is dated (it's been family-owned/run in Castro Valley since 1962) but clean with old-school customer service. Service was friendly, helpful and welcoming! I believe the person helping me that day was Sam. Thank you! Price of cleaning 2 large floor pillows (24x24") approx $26. Place wasn't busy for self service and will definitely utilize their large machines next time. Note: Bought covers to update the look a bit and easier cleaning read more

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I have been coming here for a while. The price to wash went up .75 on small machines and $3 on the one machine... time to say bye. That's too big of an increase in my eyes. read more

This place is a laundromat with dry cleaning service. They do not have wash and press for shirts. They do have was and fold service. Everything is charged based on weight. My suit came out to be around $10 which is very reasonable priced. Post pandemic, many dry cleaners are charging $15+. The reason I'm giving this place a three star is because my suit was not cleaned properly. There was a crusty stain on the cuff of my suit sleeve. I found 2-3 spots with those crusty stains. I was able to remove it with a wet baby wipes. I would give them another chance because their pricing is fair, but I would inspect my suit and point out areas to treat to them. read more

R & J Quick Clean Center - Suit came back with crusty stains. - Laundry Services Near Me - Castro Valley, California

My California king down comforter is saved! Dry cleaning didn't work and not everywhere has extra large machines so it was nice to find this place. It looks pretty old school inside - machines included - but everything works well and my stuff is clean, what more can you ask for! They have 10+ washers and 10+ dryers, all varying sizes for whatever your needs are. Prices are good, cheaper than some other spots, they sell soap if you forget yours, and have a service to wash and fold your clothes too. My large blankets will be return customers. :) read more

I'm glad to know there is a laundromat near by that is clean and has staff on site. They also dry clean as well. I come here to wash my comforters. Prices are pretty reasonable and their older dryers seem to work really well. Parking located in the back or street parking. Hours are 8-8pm. They have a pretty clean bathroom on site as well. Staff is pretty friendly. I've taken chances with the surrounding laundromats and this is the only one I've decided to go to. read more

Brought in our comforter to use one of their large capacity machines. What a great laundromat! There's an attendant on hand which really made a difference. The place is spotless. What I really appreciated was her recommending which machines to use (as well as finding an available one). Coming here during the pandemic felt very safe. read more

I once again figured it was time to wash my queen size quilt and so returned back to R&J for a repeat of the excellent service I had before. They did not disappoint. Mariah helped me choose the correct size washer to be sure the quilt had ample room to wash well and she helped me choose the right drying temperature to take good care of my favorite bedding. This business is consistently clean, well-run, professional, monitored by the staff to be sure their machines are not being abused or incorrect items being washed there. I can highly recommend them. They do wash and fold service as well but I haven't used them for that, but I can tell they do a great job with that also. read more

This place came in clutch when my washer suddenly went out a few weeks back. All staff members were extremely polite and were patient when explaining how to use the different types of washers. Nice parking lot located right behind the business. Very nice if you're lugging a bunch loads. 5/5. Highly Recommend. read more

R&J is awful - instead of dry cleaning my clothes, they ruined them. The first time I dropped off dry cleaning, my skirt came back rumpled, but I gave them a second chance. The next time, my expensive work pants came back stained (they weren't stained when I dropped them off) as if someone had carelessly dropped cleaning chemicals across them, and the material appeared pulled/stretched out in various spots. They are ruined, and I still had to pay for the "dry cleaning"! If you like your clothes, do yourself a favor and get them dry cleaned somewhere else. ANYwhere else. read more

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First time using the drop off service for my chenille comforter! Friendly service and done at the time the lady said it would be! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Cleanest laundromat around. Nice staff and comfortable waiting area. Free parking. This is my go to cleaners in the Oakland/Castro Valley area. read more

Had some suits and a winter jacket that needed dry cleaning. Price is done by pound and was rather affordable for a 48 hour turn around. All my clothes came back perfectly clean. Would use their dry cleaning services again. read more

A gem of a laundromat! Very clean! Staff is friendly and helpful. If you need this type of service, this is the place to go! Nice parking lot in rear too! read more

The people here are awesome they are so helpful and kind and generous. A great example of what Castro Valley offers.

We have been working with R&J for several years. They accept our large drop off monthly of sleeping bags for our unsheltered neighbors. They are always pleasant and professional. So glad we get to work with a local business. Keep up the good work R&J! read more

This is laundromat heaven! Clean, decent price, and close to home. Great knowledge on their machines which have been upgraded read more

R & J Quick Clean Center - Clean, nice people, great knowledge on the machines - Laundry Services Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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This is, in my opinion, the best laundromat in the San Leandro/Castro Vly/Hayward area. It is clean, has ample parking, the machines work well, and the staff are helpful and kind. It is quarters only, but the staff can help you get quarters from a credit or debit card. They also have comfortable waiting area and lots of folding tables! read more

i had never used this business until this month. i will use them from now on. my clothing looks brand new and the price is marvelous. thank you r & j. h. robinson read more

Dropped off my dress to remove oil stains. Stains didn't come out and the dress was snagged due to them dry cleaning it with other items. The owner called me and said the dress is ruined anyways due to the stain. Had my $300 dress ruined due to patronizing this business. read more

I really liked this laundromat. At first glance you see this business clean and well attended to. You can find several options of washers and some old 80s dryers. There's convenient parking out back and a relax environment. The young lady in her 20s who attends during mid-day hours has provided good costumer service and it's responsive to issues when you ask for her help. I have not tried their dry cleaning yet but I can see the attendant is carefully working on each garment with attention to details. I've also seen many costumers come in to drop off and pick up their laundry, this seems convenient for those days you're limited and can't do your own laundry. There's a restroom available for costumers which is kept clean and ventilated- this is a plus. Washing prices have gone up more than I liked for the small washers in short period of time $2.50, $3 to now $3.50. I'm aware of inflation, Covid etc reasons but the washing is the same most times and the increase does hurts one's budget. read more

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My washer broke that's why I am here. I haven't been to a laundromat in decades, since my time in college. This place is a gem. Super clean, 50s themed decor and oldies music blasting. A cool time warp back in time. The staff is very personable, I highly recommend this spot! read more

great spot! Love the parking lot in the back, the classic look and feel. Some of the appliances may look vintage, but work well. I also love that they were playing throwback hits of the 70's. Glad I found this gem in my neighborhood read more

I came from San Francisco cuz I remember how well this cleaner Was so well run. There is someone there the whole time to help you out. And they were helpful, friendly. I'm coming back until I get a new washing machine. read more

If I could leave ZERO stars I would. I have no idea how these clothes were "dry cleaned". Not only do they smell like Chinese food, my husband's shirts still have his cologne scent and they're still as wrinkled as they were when we dropped them off. How they get 5 star reviews is unbeknownst to me. So disappointed!!! read more

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This place is pretty good as far as laundromats go; they have interesting olde tyme vintage dryers, but they work as well as newer dryers so it's just a fun aesthetic choice apparently. read more

I manage the laundry for a couple different yoga studios and I have to say that given my experience with laundromats in the areas, R&J are top notch. It is always clean and the folks that work there are very friendly. Most places have lint and dryer sheets on the floor. Chris at R&J has flowers on the tables, clean floors and as much change as you need. I haven't needed to use their laundering services but I've had plenty of time to observe their practices and I wouldn't hesitate to use that as well if I ever needed. High attention to detail and customer service with a personal touch make this family owned cleaning center a place worth checking out. read more

Over the hill from my little cottage is this lovely laundry place! I wish I had found it sooner because some of the laundromats in the bay are rough (to say the least). Really clean and the staff is nice! They have a vintage vibe going on, plenty of folding tables. Top things to know: -staff will change your dollars for quarters -dryers are 25 cents for 6 minutes (one full load took one dollar to dry for me, no bulky stuff though) -12lb top loader is 2.00 -there is a parking lot in the back -they have plenty of wheely cart thingies -they are also a dry cleaning place but I didn't come for this and there's a bunch of reviews that did so read those Also bonus, you don't really have to worry about someone stealing all your underwear! I think I've scored. read more

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I was extremely surprised this place was so clean. We usually go to another laundrymat in CV as our post-camping ritual to get all of our sleeping bags cleaned. We decided to go here, because our normal place was incredibly filthy. We've noticed the declined quality more and more over the years. There is a parking lot behind R&J that looks like it shares with Connie's Pond and Garden. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and it didn't seem too busy. I thought laundry day was typically on a Sunday and seeing this place a bit empty made me really happy. As soon as you enter, you notice the decorations and the cleanliness. There are signs from the ceiling describing what kind of machines they have. We went for the heavy load ones for our sleeping bags. There was someone there the entire time to help with people dropping off dry cleaning and quarter-help. There were all the amenities you needed to get your laundry done with no difficulties: quarter machine, tables, chairs, carts, sink, soap machine, and magazines. The magazines are probably the most important, especially if you forgot to bring your reading material or your phone died. This has become my new post-camping ritual location. I hope to try the dry cleaning services one day. read more

R & J Quick Clean Center - Laundry Services Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I went to them for wash and fold, hoping this would alleviate my to do list. I paid $100 and I had to do all the folding. I've used a different service through another place before but this one is closer, so I thought I'd give them a chance. I regret giving them my money as most of my clothes were still damp and none of them were folded. So I had to come home, put them to dry myself and fold them. As a working mother, I need an extra hand. I don't mind paying when the service is complete. Other companies make sure the clothes are ready for the customer to just pull them out of the bag into the drawers/closet. Very disappointed! Two stars because at least my clothes smell good. But this is the last time I go to this laundromat. read more

We had our RV curtains dry cleaned at R & J. We are super happy with the friendly, personal service, the staff's level of knowledge, how quickly the curtains were ready, and how beautiful the curtains came out! Highly recommend. read more

I'm really surprised and very satisfied that they were able to get the stains out of my white jeans!! Plus great customer service

This place absolutely saved my life this past weekend. I cannot thank them enough! It was a busy week and I forgot that I needed to get a couple shirts dry cleaned for consecutive events Saturday evening - 50th surprise birthday party and a charity event. I stopped by R&J in a panic. I walked in and the lady at the front desk was cool, calm, collected and such a dang sweetheart. As I urged her that I need these items ASAP, she ensured me not to worry, they will be steamed and ready in about an hour. Best part - all it would cost me was a generous tip. R&J l, your establishment is top notch. Lady at the front desk, you are sweeter than my grandmother's red velvet cake! I would recommended R&J 10 out of 10 times and if I could give them 100 stars I sure as hell would! Thank you again. read more

Fantastic dry cleaning establishment! I've been going for about 7 months, and the service has been exceptional. Great customer service and very accommodating. I sometimes get my dry cleaning the same day. The prices are ok, slightly higher than what I'm used to paying ...but it's definitely worth it. Always a great experience when I take my uniform i definitely recommend it. read more

We just moved to the area and needed to find a place to wash our clothes. We drive by R & J everyday on our way to work so we thought we would check it out. What a great place! It's super clean, there are plenty of machines and the two things I like the most......there is a bathroom (which is very clean also). But the very best part!! There is a person on sight!!! Not to mention they also offer other cleaning services. I believe we have found our new spot to wash our clothes!! read more

Great place to go for wash and fold. Execellent friendly service. We came back from vacation to a broken washer. It is a goner, needless to say, laundry has piled up. I took 3 full baskets into R&J this afternoon. The attendant politely told me she would need until tomorrow. It was already 3:00 p.m. so I thought that was reasonable. She promised to call if she could finish before closing. She did. I am thrilled to be starting the work week with clean neatly folded laundry. Thanks so much! read more

Excellent job with folding. They are very professional and had 3 baskets folded and washed in a short period of time. The cost per pound was a bit high in my opinion at 5 bucks it was 150 dollars. read more

My Favorite Dry Cleaner- I drive out of my way to bring my clothes here! They charge by the pound and generally have the clothes ready within a few hours or at most the next day. They are open on Saturdays and during the week until 6pm. The by the pound system- is a bit self-directed, you spray the stains yourself and then they put the items into the dry cleaner. It works great for just general cleaning and refreshing your dry clean only items- but if I had a particular spot that would not come out- I might take it to a less "do-it yourself" type of place. I've brought wool coats, pants, cashmere sweaters and all have come out great. Never had anything pressed or brought in a dress- so I can't comment on those services. They also have a regular laundry mat that always looks clean and well attended- but I have never used the machines. read more