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👔 Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Meet Claire,
Your AI Laundry
Assistant

Claire schedules pickups and deliveries, handles wedding dress cleaning consultations, and manages commercial linen enquiries around the clock — so your business never misses another cleaning opportunity.

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18,000+ Calls
Handled
97% Customer
Satisfaction
24/7 Always
Available

Live AI Receptionist

Claire
AI Laundry & Dry Cleaning Assistant

Claire handles:

  • Pickup & delivery scheduling
  • Wedding dress cleaning quotes
  • Commercial linen enquiries
  • Stain treatment consultation
  • Express same-day requests
  • Garment care advice
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Key results for laundry businesses using Talking Widget

18,000+
Calls handled for
laundry businesses
$1.2M+
Revenue protected
from missed calls
5,400+
Staff hours saved
on reception
97%
Customer satisfaction
rating

Simple Process

How Claire Works

From first call to confirmed booking — Claire handles every step of the customer interaction automatically.

Customer Calls

A customer rings your laundry or dry cleaning business at any hour. Claire answers instantly — no hold music, no missed calls, no voicemail.

Claire Answers

Claire gathers garment details, schedules a pickup time, provides a quote, or books a consultation — all in a natural, professional voice conversation.

Results Delivered

Bookings land directly in your management software. Your team receives a full summary and any special instructions — ready to action when they arrive.

Real Conversations

See Claire in Action

These are the kinds of calls your laundry business receives every day. See how Claire handles each one.

Pickup & Delivery Scheduling
Residential customer — regular dry cleaning items
Customer
Hi, I'd like to arrange a pickup for some dry cleaning. I'm in Mosman — is that in your collection zone?
Claire
Absolutely, Mosman is one of our regular collection areas. We run pickups Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, or Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Which would suit you best?
Customer
Wednesday morning works. I have four shirts, two pairs of trousers, and a blazer.
Claire
Seven pieces — I'll add those now. Any special care instructions or stains I should note for the team? And what is the best address for the Wednesday collection?
Customer
There is a small wine stain on the blue shirt. Address is 42 Balmoral Avenue.
Claire
Noted — wine stain on the blue shirt, 42 Balmoral Avenue, Wednesday morning. A confirmation will be sent to your number. Our driver will collect between 8 and 11am.
✓ Pickup booked — logged to CleanCloud with stain note
Customer
I got married last weekend and need my dress cleaned and preserved. It is a silk and lace gown — there is champagne and a grass stain on the hem.
Claire
Congratulations! Our team specialises in bridal preservation and works with delicate silk and lace regularly. Could I ask — is there any beading or embellishment on the hem, and does the label say dry clean only?
Customer
There are pearl beads around the waist and cuffs. Yes, the label says dry clean only.
Claire
Our specialist cleaning for beaded bridal gowns with preservation boxing typically ranges from $280 to $420 depending on the extent of treatment required. We would need to inspect the dress first. Can I book an inspection for you this week?
Customer
Yes, Friday would be great.
Claire
Your bridal inspection is confirmed for Friday. Please bring the dress in a clean garment bag if possible. The team will contact you once the assessment is complete with a firm price.
✓ Bridal inspection booked — details logged to Geelus
Customer
I manage a 45-room boutique hotel in the CBD. We are looking to switch linen providers — our current one has been unreliable on turnaround. Do you do commercial accounts?
Claire
We do — commercial accounts are a significant part of what we do. For a 45-room property, what is your typical weekly linen volume and what turnaround time are you currently working to?
Customer
About 200 sheet sets and 400 towels per week. We need a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround.
Claire
That is well within our commercial capacity. We operate a dedicated hotel linen line with guaranteed 24-hour processing. Our account manager can walk you through pricing. May I take your name and best contact for a call within the next business day?
Customer
Daniel Kerr — my mobile is best.
Claire
Thank you, Daniel. Your enquiry has been logged with your volume requirements. Our commercial team will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss pricing and arrange a trial run.
✓ Commercial lead captured — forwarded to account manager
Customer
I have an emergency — I spilled red wine on my Armani jacket at dinner last night. I blotted it but I am worried I have made it worse. What should I do?
Claire
The most important thing now is not to rub it further or apply any heat. Please avoid household stain removers on a garment like that — they can set the stain permanently. Has the jacket dried out, or is it still damp?
Customer
It is mostly dry now. The jacket is a charcoal wool blend.
Claire
Good. Wool can be tricky but red wine is something our specialists treat regularly. Bring it in as soon as possible — the sooner treatment begins the better the outcome. I can book you a priority drop-in at 9am tomorrow. Does that work?
Customer
Yes, 9am is perfect.
Claire
You are booked in for a priority stain assessment at 9am. Our specialist will assess it on arrival and advise on treatment options before proceeding. We will do everything we can to restore it fully.
✓ Priority stain appointment booked — team notified
Customer
I have a gala dinner tonight at 7pm and my dress shirt is still creased from last time. Do you do same-day pressing?
Claire
We offer an express same-day press service. If you can drop it in before 11am, we can have it ready by 4pm. Is that achievable for you?
Customer
I can be there by 10. Is there an extra charge for the express service?
Claire
The express surcharge for same-day is $8 on top of our standard pressing rate of $14, so $22 total. Shall I flag it as an express item in the system so the team knows the moment it arrives?
Customer
Please do. I will be there at 10.
Claire
Your shirt is flagged as an express press, ready by 4pm for $22. The front counter will be expecting you at 10. Enjoy your evening.
✓ Express order flagged — team notified via Starchup

What Claire Does

Built for Laundry Businesses

From neighbourhood dry cleaners to large-scale commercial linen operations — Claire handles the full range of customer interactions.

Pickup & Delivery Booking

Claire collects the full booking — address, preferred time window, item count, and any special instructions — and logs it directly to your route schedule without your team lifting a finger.

Bridal & Special Garment Care

Wedding dresses, heritage pieces, and couture garments require specialist handling. Claire gathers fabric details, identifies treatment needs, and books the right service every time.

Commercial Linen Accounts

Claire qualifies commercial enquiries from hotels, restaurants, and healthcare providers, captures volume requirements, and routes high-value leads directly to your account team.

Stain Treatment Triage

Claire assesses urgency, provides first-response garment care advice, and books a priority drop-in for items needing specialist treatment — before the stain has a chance to set.

Express & Rush Orders

Same-day and next-morning requests are handled instantly. Claire confirms availability, communicates express pricing clearly, and flags the order as urgent in your management system.

Order Status & Updates

Customers checking on their order get an immediate, accurate update. Claire queries your management system and provides an estimated ready time without interrupting your counter staff.

Seamless Connections

Connects with Your Existing Tools

Claire works alongside the software your laundry business already uses — no replacement, no disruption, just smarter call handling.

CleanCloud
POS & Management

Bookings, customer records, and order notes flow directly into CleanCloud. Pickups are scheduled on your existing routes without any manual data entry.

Geelus
Dry Cleaning Software

Claire integrates with Geelus to log new orders, update garment statuses, and store special care instructions against each customer record automatically.

SPOT Business Systems
Enterprise Platform

For multi-location dry cleaning operations running SPOT, Claire handles call volume across all sites and routes bookings to the correct location automatically.

Starchup
Pickup & Delivery

New pickup requests are added to your Starchup driver schedule in real time. Claire captures all address and timing details so nothing falls through the gaps.

Turns
Customer Loyalty

Claire recognises returning customers via Turns and acknowledges their loyalty status during the call — creating a personalised experience that encourages repeat business.

Xero
Accounting

Commercial account invoicing is streamlined with Xero integration. Claire captures billing details upfront, reducing admin time and accelerating your payment cycle.

Real Business Owners

What Laundry Businesses Say

Australian laundry and dry cleaning operators share how Claire has changed the way they handle customer calls.

"We were losing pickup bookings every time the team was occupied with counter customers. Claire handles all the inbound calls now and the bookings appear straight in CleanCloud. Our route efficiency has improved noticeably."

Sandra Rousseau
Prestige Dry Cleaners, Melbourne

"The wedding dress enquiries alone have justified everything. Brides call at all hours, often worried about a stain. Claire calms them down, explains the process, and books the inspection — all without my team needing to be there."

Thomas Callahan
Heritage Garment Care, Sydney

"We run linen services for 12 restaurants and three hotels. The commercial enquiry calls were consuming our admin team's time. Claire now handles all initial qualification and books the site assessment. It has been transformative."

Amira Petrov
ClearLinen Commercial, Brisbane

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using AI voice assistance in your laundry or dry cleaning business.

Claire collects the customer's full address, preferred pickup window, item count, and any special care instructions in a natural voice conversation. The booking is then entered directly into your management system — CleanCloud, Geelus, or another platform — without any manual data entry from your team.
Yes. Claire is configured to collect fabric type, dress age, storage history, and stain details to provide a preliminary price range and book an in-person inspection where required. She explains the preservation process clearly and captures all lead details for your team to follow up.
Claire answers instantly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including public holidays. She handles the full enquiry, schedules a pickup, or notes a callback request so no business is lost when your shop is closed and no customer reaches voicemail.
Talking Widget integrates with CleanCloud, Geelus, SPOT Business Systems, Starchup, Turns, and Xero. Bookings, customer records, and order details flow directly into your existing software. If you use a different system, our team can assess compatibility during onboarding.
Claire provides first-response garment care guidance — what to avoid doing before bringing the item in — and assesses urgency based on stain type and fabric. For complex or high-value garments, she books a priority inspection and captures all relevant details for your specialists.
Most laundry and dry cleaning businesses are fully operational with Claire within 48 hours. We configure the AI with your services, pricing structure, pickup zones, and operating hours. Your team receives a briefing session, and Claire handles calls from day one.

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Click the widget and speak with Claire directly. Ask about pickup scheduling, wedding dress cleaning, or express same-day services — just like a real customer would.

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