Hello! Today our Raleigh Laundromat is going to talk about the different types of washing and drying cycles, as well as other important washing and drying information. It’s hard to know what each of these mean and when they should be used, without proper explanation. Below, our Raleigh Laundromat offers an explanation of each cycle available:
Raleigh Laundromat: The Meaning of Different Cycles
Regular or Normal combines fast agitation with a fast spin cycle and is good for heavily-stained items, cottons, linen, denim, towels, and bedding.
Permanent Press combines fast agitation with a slow spin and is good for synthetic fibers (knits and polyesters) and prevents wrinkling.
Delicate Cycle combines slow agitation with a slow spin and is good for washable silks and wools.
Washing: Hand Washing
Fill a kitchen or bathroom sink with cool or warm water and a little detergent. Let your delicates soak for 15-20 minutes and then rinse in clear water two to three times. Hang dry. Not sure if you should hand wash it? Consider hand washing:
- garments with embellishments
- lingerie
- anything with a hand wash only label
- sheer fabrics
Drying: Cycles
Regular (High Heat) setting is good for whites, jeans, towels, sheets, linens, and items that are pre-shrunk. Do not use this setting with clothing washed in hot water.
Permanent Press (Medium Heat) setting prevents colored garments from fading and ensures your clothes do not wrinkle or lose their shape. Do not use this setting for delicates because they will lose their shape.
Delicate (Low Heat) setting uses a slower speed to gently dry fragile clothing and is good for knits and frail fabrics.
Drying: Hang or Flat Drying
Hang drying is the best method for sturdy items, cottons, polyesters, silks, and fabrics that do not stretch. A good tip is to pin your tops by the hemline to avoid bunching at the shoulders. Knits and wool sweaters should be dried on a flat surface.
Drying: Quick Tricks
- Throw a clean dry towel in the dryer with wet clothes. The towel will help absorb the moisture, allowing the clothing to dry much quicker.
- If clothes are dry, but wrinkled—a case of “you left them sitting in the dryer too long”—toss in a clean, damp towel and turn on the dryer for 15 minute intervals until wrinkles are gone.
Laundry Express is a wash-dry-fold in NC and is proud to offer you these services. We know how hard it is to work, spend time with family, clean your home, and do laundry, all without feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Let our Raleigh Laundromat help! Contact us for more information!
