Over the last couple of blogs we have talked about Raleigh Laundromats and how they can help us keep our laundry done without having our own washer and dryer at home. So far we have found that using a laundromat for all of our laundry needs can be the most cost effective choice for us. No maintenance or repair cost involved. The impact on the environment is minimal and the time savings is great! Last blog we began to offer some really great tips for making the most of your laundromat experience. Today we will continue with more tips to make doing the laundry the best experience it can be.
Raleigh Laundromat Tips
We suggested last post that you pre-sort your laundry at home to make the initial time frame simpler. You will also want to look at the tags on your clothing to be sure your more delicate items are not accidentally ruined. Place these items into a separate plastic bag so you can take care of them properly.
Before you place any laundry in a washer or dryer you should take the time to wipe the tub of the machine with a disinfecting wipe. You can also add a colorsafe or regular bleach product to your load. This will kill off any germs that may linger from previous loads of laundry. While you are doing this check for stray laundry items like socks or paper from pockets of another’s laundry. You will need to check for lint and used dryer sheets in the dryers.
When loading your laundry make sure you don’t fill it too full. Even though these machines are big enough for a plenty big load take care not to crowd. Stains will not be removed well and clothes will not get as clean as needed. If laundry has to be re-done because of this you will lose all of the time saved.
Be certain you check the settings on both the washer and dryer. Most facilities use the highest heat possible because they are time based. If you have not already done so remove any delicate items, particularly any that have rubber in them, and knitted items. If you can adjust the settings to a cooler temperature. A really great tip: Dryers will dry your clothing more efficiently and quickly if you fill them 1/3 of the way full. You can use a couple of dryers to do the job more quickly.
Remember some Raleigh laundromats offer really great perks to get you to use their facility. Some have free coffee and popcorn. Many have gone so far as to have free wifi, with computers set up to use. Television and video games are also some of the amenities offered so make sure to do your homework when selecting a really great place to do your laundry.
Make sure to track your visit to our Raleigh laundromat to help you figure out the best time of the week to visit. More than likely the weekends will tend to be really busy and the middle of the week less busy. You will want to use this all important tip so that you are not stressed out as you get your weekly laundry done. If you find yourself overwhelmed with laundry give Laundry Express a call! We offer a wash, dry, and fold service in addition to other laundry services to help you with all your laundry needs. Come check us out today!
