WASH TIPS

See our tips below for how to get the most out of your wash at Speed Queen Laundry.

Clothing Tips

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 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.