Laundromat Washing Tips and Best Practices

Wash Tips

Sensitive Skin

Use an extra rinse > Medium Cycle > Removes Residual Residue

If you have sensitive skin, use an extra rinse on a medium setting which will help to remove residual detergent

Very Dirty Clothes

Use a Pre-Wash & Extra Rinse > Heavy Cycle > Cleans Extra Dirty Clothes

If you have very dirty clothing, use a pre-wash and extra rinse on a heavy setting, which will help to clean that extra dirt out of clothing.

Bulky Items

Use more water /Less agitation > Perm Press Cycle > Cleans Bulky Items Better

If you have bulky items, use more water/less agitation on a perm press setting, which will help to clean those bulky items better.

Delicate Garments

Use Delicate Cycle > Gentler on Clothes

If you have delicate items, use a delicate wash cycle, which will be gentler on clothing.

Lived-In Clothes

Use Hot Water > Deeper Clean for Odor, Germs, & Heavy Soil

If you have “lived-in” items, use hot water, which will help to clean deeper to help with germs and heavy soil.

Dark Colors

Use Cold Water > Prevents Color Bleed & Shrinkage

If you have dark-colored items, use cold water which, will help to prevent color bleed and shrinkage.

Knits and Jeans

Use Warm Water > Prevents Fading & Shrinkage

If you have knit items or jeans, use warm water which, will help to prevent fading and shrinkage.

Water Tips

Hot Water

Use Hot Water > Deeper Clean for Odor, Germs & Heavy Soil

Use Hot Water if you have “lived-in” items to clean deeper and help with germs and heavy soil.

Warm Water

Use Warm Water > Prevents Fading & Shrinkage

Use warm water if you have knit items or jeans to help prevent fading and shrinkage.

Cold Water

Use Cold Water > Prevents Color Bleed & Shrinkage

Use cold water if you have dark-colored items to help prevent color bleed and shrinkage.