January arrives with its trademark mix of motivation and overwhelm. Many of us set out to simplify our routines, clear the clutter, and start fresh, yet the everyday tasks that follow us into the new year rarely lighten. At the top of that list is the chore nearly everyone dreads: laundry. It piles up, overtakes the laundry room, and quietly steals hours every single week. That is exactly why A. B. Merritt, who owns Sit & Spin Laundromat and co-owns Clothesline479, partnered with fellow co-owner Jamie Buckle to create a service designed to give families something invaluable back: time, peace of mind, and a calmer home.
Clothesline479 is Fayetteville’s full-service pickup and delivery laundry option, created with a simple vision. “I built Sit & Spin as a place where I would actually want to do laundry,” A. B. says. “Clothesline was created with that same mindset. I wanted a service I would use, something that made life easier and more enjoyable.” A. B. and Jamie expanded the brand beyond the physical laundromat to offer a sister service built around convenience, and the belief that self-care can be practical. As Jamie puts it, “It’s a form of self-care. And it’s easy peasy.”
Full-service laundry, also known as wash, dry, fold, is an affordable luxury, and Clothesline479 has refined the experience into something remarkably simple. Customers in Fayetteville, Farmington, Johnson, Elkins, and Springdale can schedule pickups Monday through Friday through the Clothesline479 app. Laundry is washed, dried, folded, or hung, and returned the next day. Natural soaps, high-efficiency machines, and never mixing orders ensure every load receives personal attention. Clients can send in sheets, towels, blankets, everyday clothing, and more. “Send your laundry in whatever bags are easiest for you,” A. B. says. “We take it from there.”
Their tagline, Take Back Your Weekend, captures both the emotional and practical impact. Laundry is not just a time drain; it consumes mental energy. The true benefit goes beyond the hours saved… It's the relief of knowing the task is simply taken care of. For many families, that sense of ease is transformative. Instead of reorganizing schedules around wash cycles or battling laundry piles that overtake the home, Clothesline479 returns everything neatly folded, instantly reducing clutter and decision fatigue. It is a small shift that creates a meaningful margin. The service has become essential for busy families, college students, single professionals, and even local businesses, including studios, medical offices, daycares, and fitness centers. It’s also a surprising cost-saver. With no water or electricity used at home and fewer supplies to buy, many customers find it more affordable than expected.
As 2026 arrives, A. B. encourages Fayetteville to embrace a simpler rhythm. “Taking away just one chore that eats up five to six hours a week really changes things,” she says. Her team, the “expert folders,” ensures every order returns neatly and beautifully. It all began at Sit & Spin, her 24-hour laundromat and Fayetteville favorite, known for commercial-grade machines, free Wi-Fi, free soap, and whimsically named washers. Whether stopping in after dinner at Leverett Lounge or for a late-night wash, customers feel the personality A. B. pours into everything she creates. As the new year inspires fresh starts, Clothesline479 reminds us that peace at home often begins by removing just one stressor.
“It’s a form of self-care. And it’s easy peasy.” - Jamie Buckle
I wanted to create a service I would use, something that made life easier and more enjoyable.” - A. B. Merritt