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color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:0.8rem;\n}\n.footer-form-title{\n font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;\n font-size:clamp(20px,2.5vw,32px);\n color:#fff;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-0.01em;\n}\n\n/* Form grid */\n.footer-form-row{\n display:grid;\n grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\n gap:1rem;\n margin-bottom:1rem;\n}\n.footer-form-field{\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.4rem;\n}\n.footer-form-field-full{\n margin-bottom:1.2rem;\n}\n.footer-form-label{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;\n letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\n}\n.footer-form input,\n.footer-form select,\n.footer-form textarea{\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\n color:#fff;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:300;\n padding:10px 14px;\n outline:none;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,background 0.3s;\n width:100%;\n appearance:none;\n 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margin-bottom:1.4rem;\n padding-bottom:0.8rem;\n border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);\n}\n.footer-links{\n list-style:none;\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.65rem;\n}\n.footer-links a{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n transition:color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;\n line-height:1.4;display:block;\n}\n.footer-links a:hover{\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\n padding-left:4px;\n}\n\n/* Contact col */\n.footer-col-contact{\n justify-content:space-between;\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n}\n.footer-col-contact .footer-apps{\n margin-top:auto;\n}\n.footer-contact-item{margin-bottom:1.1rem}\n.footer-contact-lbl{\n display:block;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:var(--gold);opacity:0.65;margin-bottom:0.25rem;\n}\n.footer-address{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:300;\n line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38);\n font-style:normal;\n}\n.footer-contact-val{\n display:block;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n line-height:1.7;transition:color 0.25s;\n}\na.footer-contact-val:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}\n\n/* Social */\n.footer-social{\n display:flex;gap:0.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\n margin-top:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem;\n}\n.footer-social-ico{\n width:32px;height:32px;\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);\n display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);text-decoration:none;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,color 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-social-ico:hover{\n border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.5);color:var(--gold-l);\n}\n.footer-social-ico svg{width:14px;height:14px}\n.footer-social-wa:hover{\n border-color:rgba(37,211,102,0.5);color:#25D366;\n}\n\n/* App badges */\n.footer-apps{margin-top:auto}\n.footer-apps-label{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:var(--gold);opacity:0.65;margin-bottom:0.8rem;\n}\n.footer-apps-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.5rem}\n.footer-app-badge{\n display:block;text-decoration:none;\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\n padding:8px 14px;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,background 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-app-badge:hover{\n border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.4);\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);\n}\n.footer-app-inner{\n display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\n}\n.footer-app-icon{\n font-size:22px;color:#fff;\n line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;\n}\n.footer-app-text{\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;\n}\n.footer-app-sub{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);letter-spacing:0.06em;\n}\n.footer-app-name{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;\n font-weight:500;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.02em;\n}\n\n/* Legal strip */\n.footer-legal{\n background:#070604;\n 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Laundry Service · Explained · Kolkata

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What is a
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A professional laundry service washes, dries and presses your clothes — handling everyday garments correctly so you do not have to. This guide explains what is included, how pickup and delivery works, and what separates professional laundry from a washing machine at home.

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WaterLaundry uses water + detergent
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A laundry service is a professional facility that washes, dries and presses clothes and household textiles — handling each item correctly by fabric type, colour and care requirement.

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The key distinction: A laundry service uses water and detergent. Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents instead of water. The two processes are for different categories of garment. The Swiss Laundry offers both.
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What a laundry service includes

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A standard professional laundry service covers the full process from collection to return:

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SortingGarments sorted by fabric type, colour and wash temperature. Darks, lights and whites separated. Delicates identified and handled separately.
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Stain pre-treatmentIndividual stains treated with targeted agents before the wash cycle. Oil-based, protein-based and tannin stains each require a different treatment.
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WashingMachine washed at the correct temperature with appropriate detergent. Fabric softener used where suitable. Delicate items on a gentle cold cycle.
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DryingMachine dried or line dried depending on fabric. Structured items and knitwear dried flat or hung — never tumble dried.
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Steam pressingEvery garment pressed by hand with steam. Collar, cuffs and seams finished individually. Ready to wear on return.
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Inspection and packagingFinal quality check. Garments folded or hung and protected for collection or delivery.
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What separates a professional laundry from a washing machine at home: pre-spotting of individual stains, correct temperature for each fabric, boiler-generated steam pressing, and a final inspection before the garment leaves the facility.
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Laundry vs dry cleaning — which does your garment need?

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The care label on every garment tells you which process is required. Getting this wrong causes permanent damage.

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FactorLaundry ServiceDry Cleaning
Cleaning agentWater and detergentChemical solvent — no water
Best forCotton, linen, synthetic, everyday garmentsSilk, wool, velvet, embroidered, structured garments
Care label symbolTub or bucketCircle
Shrinkage riskPresent for natural fibres if too hotNone
CostLower per garmentHigher — specialist equipment required
PressingSteam pressed after washSteam pressed after solvent cycle
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When in doubt: check the care label. A circle means dry cleaning. A tub means laundry. If the care label is missing and you are unsure, ask a professional before proceeding. The cost of asking is nothing; the cost of the wrong process can be a permanently damaged garment.

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Which clothes go to a laundry service

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A laundry service is the correct choice for everyday garments that tolerate water and detergent.

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Cotton shirts & kurtasLaundryPlain cotton — shirts, t-shirts, kurtas, salwar kameez. Embroidered cotton should be assessed individually.
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Bed linen & towelsLaundrySheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, towels. Washed at the correct temperature, pressed or folded flat.
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Jeans & trousersLaundryCotton and synthetic trousers. Cold or warm wash to preserve colour. Pressed with sharp creases if required.
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Children’s clothesLaundryAll everyday children’s garments. Washed at the appropriate temperature. Delicate children’s items assessed individually.
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Synthetic sportswearLaundryPolyester, nylon and blended sportswear. Cold wash to preserve stretch. Hung to dry.
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Household textilesLaundryCurtains, cushion covers, tablecloths, napkins. Washed and pressed for a clean, finished result.
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Do not send to standard laundry: silk sarees, wool suits, embroidered lehengas, sherwanis, velvet garments, structured blazers, pashmina shawls, or any garment with a circle symbol on the care label. These require dry cleaning.
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What happens at a professional laundry

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When you send garments to The Swiss Laundry, every item is handled individually from arrival to return.

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Arrival and logging: Each item is logged. Existing damage, stains and fabric weaknesses are noted before processing begins — so nothing is attributed to the cleaning process that was already present when the garment arrived.

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Sorting: Garments are sorted by fabric type, colour and wash temperature. This prevents colour bleeding, fabric damage from incorrect temperatures, and mixing of items with different care requirements.

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Pre-treatment: Visible stains are treated individually before the wash cycle. A grease stain, a sweat ring on a collar, a tea stain on a shirt — each requires a different pre-treatment agent. This step is what determines whether a garment comes back clean or comes back with the same marks it went in with.

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Washing: Machine washed at the correct temperature with detergent selected for the fabric. Cotton at 40–60°C. Synthetic at 30–40°C. Delicates on a gentle cold cycle.

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Pressing: Dried and then steam pressed individually by hand. Every shirt, every kurta, every pair of trousers — not run through an automated system.

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Professional steam pressing vs ironing at home: Professional pressing uses boiler-generated steam at precise temperature. The result is visibly different — sharper creases, fully pressed collars, fabric that sits correctly when worn.
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Pickup and delivery — how it works

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The Swiss Laundry offers doorstep pickup and delivery across 30+ areas in Kolkata on invoices above ₹1,000.

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How to book: Call 9836233354, WhatsApp, or use the app. Tell us your address and a convenient pickup time. We confirm the slot.

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Collection: A team member arrives at your door, collects and bags your garments, and provides a receipt. Track your order through the app.

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Processing: Garments are sorted, washed, dried and pressed at the Kasba facility. Standard turnaround is 48 hours. Express options available on request.

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Return: Clean, pressed garments are delivered back to your door. Hung on hangers or folded and wrapped as appropriate.

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We serve 30+ areas across Kolkata including Salt Lake, New Town, Ballygunge, Alipore, Behala, Tollygunge, Park Street, Gariahat and more. Contact us to confirm coverage for your area.

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Professional laundry vs washing at home

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A domestic washing machine handles the basics. A professional laundry handles everything else — and handles the basics more thoroughly.

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FactorProfessional LaundryHome Washing
Stain treatmentIndividual pre-spotting by stain typeGeneral detergent only
SortingBy fabric, colour and temperatureUsually dark and light only
Temperature accuracyCalibrated per fabric typeApproximate dial setting
PressingProfessional steam pressing by handHome iron — variable result
Delicate handlingAssessed and handled separatelyRisk of damage
ResultReady to wear on returnRequires ironing, may have residual stains
Your timeNone — pickup, wash, press, returnWashing, drying, ironing
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For everyday garments — shirts, kurtas, bed linen — the practical case for a professional laundry is time and quality of finish. A professional service removes stains, washes at the correct temperature, presses properly and returns the garment ready to wear. Without you touching it once.

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A laundry service is a professional facility that washes, dries and presses clothes and household textiles — handling each item correctly by fabric type, colour and care requirement. Most services also offer dry cleaning for delicate garments.

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Laundry uses water and detergent for everyday garments such as cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics. Dry cleaning uses chemical solvents for delicate fabrics — silk, wool, embroidered garments. The care label tells you which is required: a tub symbol means laundry, a circle means dry cleaning.

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Sorting by fabric and colour, stain pre-treatment, washing at the correct temperature, drying, steam pressing, inspection and packaging. Doorstep pickup and delivery available at The Swiss Laundry on invoices above ₹1,000 across 30+ areas in Kolkata.

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Book by phone, WhatsApp or app. A team member collects garments from your door. Items are washed, pressed and returned within 48 hours standard. The Swiss Laundry covers 30+ areas across Kolkata.

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Cotton shirts, t-shirts, kurtas, jeans, bed linen, towels, children’s clothes and synthetic sportswear. Silk sarees, wool suits and embroidered garments require dry cleaning, not standard laundry.

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Standard turnaround is 48 hours. Express options available on request. Call 9836233354 for current availability.

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