How to Wash Clothes: Expert Laundry Tips from Speed Queen®
Wondering how to wash clothes the right way? From stain removal to everyday laundry tips, Speed Queen Laundry makes it simple.
Essential Laundry Tips for Mastering Common Issues
Use an extra rinse > medium cycle > removes residual residue
If you have sensitive skin, use an extra rinse on a medium setting to help remove any residual detergent.
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.
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.
Use delicate cycle > gentler on clothes
If you have delicate items, use a delicate wash cycle, which will be gentler on clothing.
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.
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.
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
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.
Use warm water > prevents fading & shrinkage
Use warm water if you have knit items or jeans to help prevent fading and shrinkage.
Use Cold water > Prevents color bleed & shrinkage
Use cold water if you have dark colored items to help prevent color bleed and shrinkage.