Commercial Kitchen Laundry with Industrial Degreasing — Seattle Eastside
Your kitchen generates the toughest laundry in the restaurant industry. Fryer grease on aprons, cooking oil soaked into towels, food splatter on chef coats — these items need commercial-grade degreasing that standard laundry services and home washers simply cannot provide. Overlake Laundromat has served Eastside restaurant kitchens for over 40 years with specialized degreasing protocols and industrial equipment built for the demands of commercial food service.
Looking for dining room linens like tablecloths and napkins instead? See our Restaurant Linen Service for front-of-house textiles.
Kitchen Items We Clean with Commercial Degreasing
Kitchen Towels & Bar Mops
The highest-turnover items in any kitchen. A busy restaurant goes through 50-100 towels per shift. Our industrial wash cycle with degreasing agents removes embedded cooking oil, food residue, and smoke odor that accumulate after repeated use. Towels come back absorbent, fresh, and sanitized — not stiff or greasy like home-washed towels.
- Side towels and station towels
- Bar mops and glass polishing cloths
- Dish drying towels
- Hand towels for prep stations
Aprons & Chef Coats
Kitchen aprons and chef coats absorb grease, sauce, and food particles throughout every shift. Our two-stage degreasing process first breaks down the grease at the molecular level, then our high-temperature wash (160°F+) removes it completely. Chef coats are returned bright white with optical brightening treatment. Aprons come back grease-free and ready for the next shift.
- Bib aprons and waist aprons
- Chef coats and executive chef jackets
- Dishwasher aprons (waterproof)
- Butcher aprons
Staff Uniforms & Server Wear
Kitchen and server uniforms need to look professional every shift. We process chef pants, kitchen shirts, server uniforms, and hostess attire with appropriate cleaning for each fabric type. Dark uniforms are washed separately from whites. Items with embroidery or logos receive gentle handling to preserve branding.
- Chef pants and kitchen shirts
- Server polo shirts and dress shirts
- Hostess and manager attire
- Branded uniforms with logo preservation
Specialty Kitchen Items
Every kitchen has items that are difficult to clean at home or in standard machines. Our commercial equipment handles oversized and heavily soiled specialty items that would damage consumer washers.
- Oven mitts and pot holders (deep grease removal)
- Heat-resistant gloves
- Anti-fatigue mat covers
- Equipment covers and dust cloths
- Walk-in cooler curtain strips
Our Two-Stage Degreasing Process
Standard laundry detergent cannot break down commercial cooking grease. Our process is specifically designed for restaurant kitchens:
- Stage 1 — Pre-Soak Degreasing: Kitchen items are separated from other laundry and pre-soaked in commercial-grade degreasing agents. These agents break down cooking oil, fryer grease, butter, and animal fat at the molecular level — dissolving what standard detergent leaves behind.
- Stage 2 — High-Temperature Industrial Wash: After degreasing, items go through our commercial machines at 160°F+ with industrial-strength detergent and EPA-registered sanitizing agents. This combination removes grease residue, kills bacteria, and eliminates odors. The high water volume and agitation of commercial machines extract soil that home washers cannot.
- Stage 3 — Quality Check & Packaging: Every item is inspected for remaining stains. Problem items get re-treated before packaging. Clean items are folded, sorted by type, and sealed in protective bags for delivery to your kitchen.
Restaurant Laundry vs. Restaurant Linen Service — Which Do You Need?
Restaurant Laundry (This Page)
Back-of-house items:
- Kitchen towels & bar mops
- Aprons (kitchen, server, dishwasher)
- Chef coats & kitchen uniforms
- Oven mitts & pot holders
- Staff uniforms & server wear
Key feature: Commercial degreasing included
Restaurant Linen Service
Front-of-house dining textiles:
- Tablecloths & table runners
- Cloth napkins (dinner, cocktail)
- Chair covers & sashes
- Banquet & event linens
- Buffet skirting
Key feature: Stain treatment + pressing
Learn about linen service →Most restaurants use both services. We handle everything under one account — one pickup, one delivery, one monthly invoice. Your kitchen items and dining linens are processed with different protocols optimized for each type, but you deal with one provider and one bill.
Why Eastside Restaurant Kitchens Choose Overlake
- Custom Processing Protocols: Your kitchen items are processed with degreasing agents tailored to your cuisine type — Italian restaurant grease profiles differ from Asian wok cooking or American fryer operations.
- Flexible Scheduling — No Contracts: Daily, every-other-day, or weekly pickup. Adjust frequency based on seasonal business volume without penalties or contract changes.
- Easy Monthly Invoicing: One invoice, one payment. No per-item counting, no surprise charges. Corporate accounts, ACH, and credit cards accepted.
- Hassle-Free Contactless Pickup & Delivery: Our driver arrives on your schedule — typically early morning before lunch prep or late evening after close. Dirty items out, clean items in. Your kitchen staff stays focused on food.
- Customer Support During Business Hours: Call (425) 881-0303 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-8pm. Real people who understand restaurant operations, not chatbots.
- Physical Facility You Can Tour: Visit our commercial laundry facility at 14910 NE 24th ST, Redmond anytime during business hours. See the equipment that processes your kitchen laundry — we have nothing to hide.
- Health Department Ready: Processing documentation maintained for every load. Available for King County Health Department inspections on request.
Eastside Restaurants We Serve
We provide kitchen laundry service to restaurants across the Seattle Eastside:
- Bellevue Restaurant Kitchens — Downtown Bellevue dining district, Old Main Street, Lincoln Square, Spring District restaurants
- Redmond Restaurant Kitchens — Redmond Town Center, Overlake, Bear Creek area restaurants and cafés
- Kirkland Restaurant Kitchens — Waterfront restaurants, downtown Kirkland dining, Totem Lake area eateries
- Woodinville Restaurant Kitchens — Wine country tasting rooms, warehouse district restaurants, winery event kitchens
- Issaquah Restaurant Kitchens — Gilman Village restaurants, Issaquah Highlands dining, Front Street eateries
- Bothell Restaurant Kitchens — Canyon Park dining, Country Village restaurants, Main Street Bothell establishments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between restaurant laundry service and restaurant linen service?
Restaurant laundry service covers back-of-house items: kitchen towels, chef coats, aprons, oven mitts, bar mops, and staff uniforms. Restaurant linen service covers front-of-house dining textiles: tablecloths, cloth napkins, table runners, and chair covers. Most restaurants need both — we handle everything under one account with one monthly invoice.
How do you remove heavy grease from kitchen aprons and towels?
We use a specialized two-stage degreasing process. First, items are pre-soaked in commercial-grade degreasing agents that break down cooking oil, fryer grease, and animal fat at the molecular level. Then they go through a high-temperature wash cycle (160°F+) with industrial-strength detergents. This process removes grease that home washers and standard laundry services cannot handle.
How much does restaurant kitchen laundry cost?
Restaurant kitchen laundry is priced by weight with volume discounts for recurring accounts. High-volume kitchens processing 100+ pounds per week receive the best rates. Degreaser treatment is included at no extra charge for kitchen items. Billing is simple — one monthly invoice, one payment. We accept corporate accounts, ACH, and credit cards. Call (425) 881-0303 for a custom quote.
Can you handle daily kitchen towel and apron pickup?
Yes. Many busy Eastside restaurants use our daily pickup and delivery service. Your driver arrives at a scheduled time that works around your prep and service hours — typically early morning before lunch prep or late evening after dinner service. We return clean items the next business day. Adjust frequency anytime without contracts.
Do you sanitize kitchen laundry for health department compliance?
Absolutely. All restaurant kitchen items are processed at 160°F+ with EPA-registered sanitizing agents that meet King County Health Department requirements. We maintain processing documentation available for your health inspections. Our commercial-grade equipment achieves sanitization levels that consumer and coin-op machines cannot reach.
What restaurants on the Seattle Eastside do you serve?
We serve restaurants across the entire Seattle Eastside including downtown Bellevue dining (Old Main Street, Lincoln Square, Bellevue Square area), Kirkland waterfront restaurants, Redmond Town Center eateries, Woodinville wine country tasting rooms, Issaquah Gilman Village restaurants, and Bothell Canyon Park dining establishments. Free pickup and delivery to all locations.
Related Services
- Restaurant Linen Service — Front-of-house dining textiles: tablecloths, napkins, table runners
- Commercial Laundry Services — Full commercial laundry for all business types
- Seattle Eastside Commercial Laundry — Regional commercial service hub
- Uniform Laundry Service — Staff uniform cleaning for all industries
- Commercial Towel Service — High-volume towel laundering
