How much does dry cleaning cost in Singapore?
6/20/20264 min read


You drop off a winter coat and a couple of shirts, and the bill comes out higher than you expected. Or maybe you've never used a dry cleaner before and you're trying to figure out if $15 for a dress is normal or a rip-off.
Here's a straight answer with real prices, so you know what to expect before you walk in.
How much does dry cleaning cost in Singapore per item?
Prices vary by cleaner, but here's what dry cleaning actually costs at Hangout Laundry in Bedok North, where pricing is per item with no hidden add-ons:
Everyday Clothing
Shirt / Blouse / T-Shirt / Vest: $8.00
Shorts / Bermudas / Short Skirt: $9.00
Jeans / Trousers / Pants / Long Skirt: $10.00
Sweater / Cardigan: $12.00
Dress: $15.00
Outerwear and Structured Pieces
Jacket: $14.00
Suit (2-piece): $24.00
Winter Coat: $29.00 - $35.00
Leather Jacket: $60.00
Traditional and Formal Wear
Baju Kurung / Punjabi / Kebaya Set (2pcs): $22.00
Cheong Sam / Saree (1pc): $28.00
Evening Gown: From $50.00
Wedding Gown: From $120.00
Small Items and Accessories
Handkerchief: $3.00
Tie: $8.00
Cap / Hat / Beanie: $8.00
Gloves (non-leather): $8.00
Hijab / Scarf / Shawl / Muffler: $11.00
GST is not charged at Hangout laundry. The price you see is the price you pay.
Why does dry cleaning cost more than a regular wash?
For a few reasons:
It's not actually automated the way a washing machine is. Every garment is inspected, stains are pre-treated by hand, the item goes through a solvent cleaning cycle, then it's pressed and finished by hand before it goes back to you. A regular wash is one machine cycle. Dry cleaning is several manual steps wrapped around one.
The solvent itself costs more to run and maintain than water. Professional dry cleaning machines and solvent systems are a different category of equipment from a washer, and that cost shows up in the price per item.
Structured and delicate items take more care. A suit jacket with shoulder padding and lining, or a sequinned cheong sam, takes longer to handle properly than a cotton t-shirt. Winter coats are bulkier, often have down or synthetic fill, and need specific handling so the insulation doesn't get damaged or lose its loft. Leather and suede aren't dry cleaned with the same solvent process as fabric at all. They go through a completely different leather-specific treatment. That's why a leather jacket cleaning costs more what a regular jacket does. It's not the same service.
Is dry cleaning necessary for your clothes?
Dry cleaning is necessary when the care label says so, or when the fabric and construction genuinely can't handle water and a regular wash. Everyday cotton, polyester, and other sturdy machine-washable fabrics don't need it just because they were worn for a formal occasion or once felt "fancy."
Where it's actually necessary: structured pieces like suits and blazers, delicate fabrics like silk and wool, anything with a "Dry Clean Only" label, and winter wear that's picked up body oils and odour over a trip. These are cases where water and machine agitation would distort the shape, shrink the fabric, or damage the construction.
A practical way to manage cost is to only dry clean what genuinely needs it, batch items together instead of sending pieces in one at a time, and check the care label before assuming something requires professional cleaning. If you're ever unsure about a specific item, it's worth asking your cleaner directly before you drop it off, rather than guessing and risking damage either way.
For a full breakdown of which fabrics and garments need dry cleaning versus a regular wash, see our guide: Dry Cleaning vs Regular Washing — Which Does Your Clothes Actually Need?
Do dry cleaners remove all stains?
No, and any cleaner who tells you they guarantee 100% stain removal isn't being straight with you.
Whether a stain comes out depends on the type of stain, the fabric, and how long it's been there. A fresh oil stain on cotton has a good chance of lifting completely. An old, set-in stain on a delicate fabric might fade but not fully disappear. This is something we tell customers directly at the counter: dry cleaning is not magic, it's chemistry, and chemistry has limits depending on what you're working with and how old the stain is. The earlier you bring in a stained item, the better the odds.
Does "dry cleaning" actually use water?
A common misunderstanding worth clearing up before you drop off your first item: dry cleaning doesn't mean zero liquid is involved. It means no water is used. Clothes go through a liquid solvent cycle instead, which is gentler on fabrics like wool and silk that water would shrink or distort. The "dry" refers to the absence of water, not the absence of liquid.
How long does dry cleaning take in Singapore?
At Hangout Laundry, drop-off laundry services take 6 to 8 days, since cleaning and ironing are carried out by professional dry cleaning partners rather than in-house.
If you need laundry done faster, wash-&-fold is a separate service with a 24-hour turnaround, since it doesn't require offsite dry cleaning processing.
If you're working around a trip or an event, it's worth asking at drop-off what the realistic timeline looks like for your specific items, especially during busier periods.
Where can I get dry cleaning done in Bedok?
Hangout Laundry in Bedok North offers dry cleaning, ironing, and wash-&-fold through counter drop-off, alongside the self-service laundromat. It's a straightforward way to handle both everyday laundry and the items that need professional cleaning, without needing two separate trips to two separate places.
Drop-off counter hours: Monday to Friday, 3pm–8pm | Saturday & Sunday, 12pm–6pm | Closed eve of and on public holidays.
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Prices listed are current Hangout Laundry rates as of June 2026. Prices may be updated over time. Check current rates here before drop-off.
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