If you’ve ever wrestled a soaking-wet king comforter out of a home washer or tried to dry a heavy bedspread in a coin laundromat, you know the struggle is real.
After helping more than 80 local Airbnb and VRBO hosts in Bradenton and Sarasota over the past year, we’ve learned exactly what works — and what wastes your weekend.
Why King Comforters & Heavy Bedspreads Break Home Washers
A single king-size comforter or thick hotel-style bedspread can weigh 18–25 lb dry and over 60 lb wet. Most residential machines simply can’t handle it:
- Off-balance errors
- Longer wash cycles (90+ minutes)
- Still-damp results after multiple dryer runs
- Premature wear on your own washer/dryer
The Machines That Actually Work for Bulky Bedding
At Sea Breeze we have commercial 80 lb washers and 75 lb dryers specifically built for:
- King & California king comforters
- Heavy quilted bedspreads
- Down alternative duvets
- Oversized beach blankets
- Multiple sets at once (perfect for turnover day)
2025 Pricing for Bulky Items & Full Turnovers
| Item | Self-Service | Wash & Fold Drop-Off | Pickup & Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| King/Queen Comforter | $8.75 (80 lb washer) | $30 flat | $35 flat |
| Twin/Full Comforter | $8.75 | $25 flat | $30 flat |
| Heavy Bedspread / Quilt | $8.75 | $28–$35 | $35–$40 |
| Full 3-Bedroom Turnover | — | ~ $85–$110 | ~ $95–$125 recurring |
Real Example: Siesta Key Host with 5 Properties
Last season one of our hosts on Crescent Beach used to spend every Sunday doing laundry. Now:
- Friday guest checkout → cleaner texts “ready”
- We pick up all king comforters & heavy bedspreads by noon
- Everything back fresh, folded, and labeled by unit Saturday morning
- Host gets the entire weekend off → 4.98 → 5.00 Superhost rating
3 Tips for Perfectly Clean Bulky Bedding
- Use the 80 lb washers — they spin out more water so things actually get dry
- Wash comforters on “bulky” or “bedding” cycle only
- Dry on medium heat for 60–75 minutes — our commercial dryers finish the job in one cycle
Ready to Stop Wrestling Comforters?
Whether you want to drop off those heavy bedspreads yourself or have us pick up every king comforter on the block, we’ve got you covered.
Or use the form below and we’ll run your first turnover free (up to $40 value).
Sea Breeze Laundromat • Bradenton & Sarasota’s Airbnb specialists