Last post we began the conversation about Real Laundry Problems That You Can Easily Fix. When doing the laundry we are most often the one causing laundry issues, not our machines. We can have the latest in technology when it comes to a washer and dryer but if we are not taking the time to use them properly we are setting up for a disaster. The following are more ways in which we can solve some of the biggest problems we have.
Problem Solving Tips | Laundromat Raleigh NC
To recap we discovered in our previous post that in order to keep our clothing looking its best we must do the following:
- Sort our clothes by fabric type, and most importantly by color
- Purchase a really good detergent and laundry booster if needed
- Use the proper water temperature. Cold is OK but sometimes you need warm or hot depending on the fabric and soil level
- Use the proper amount of detergent in every load
These are the basics. We will now address some other laundry problems that you can solve. One of these that is very frustrating is finding holes in our clothes. Clothes our not exactly cheap so this is not an issue you want to have. The biggest culprit for holes is too much chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach is really strong and you must take the time to not only dilute it properly but do not get any directly on the fabric. Even on totally white fabrics. Holes also come from not taking the time to prepare your clothes for washing. By this, we mean closing zippers, hooks, and metal buttons if necessary. These items can and will catch on other fabrics and holes will appear. You must also empty out pockets before washing. Leaving any items no matter how small can cause holes and possibly tears in your clothes.
Wrinkles are another common laundry problem. We cannot keep all wrinkles from forming but we can certainly reduce them as much as possible. Here again, the biggest problem is in the sorting of the clothes. Always make certain to wash like-fabrics together. Do not mix heavy fabrics with lighter weight ones. Jeans and delicates would be a no-no. Another good tip is to shake out each item before putting them in your dryer.
Wrinkles are also caused by improper detergent and water temperatures. This makes it even more important to take the time to use the right ones. Pay attention to the cycle you select as well. There are different ones on your machines for a reason. Take the time to become familiar with each one so that you can properly choose the right one for your load.
One of our pet peeves is also lint. Again proper sorting will help prevent this. Be careful to keep towels and terry cloth away from knits and perma-press clothing. Check the pockets as well. Paper or used tissues, no matter how small, will cause a huge lint problem. Once they are wet and then thrown into the dryer they will disintegrate into a million pieces. This will cause you a huge headache.
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