If you're a college student who's never been responsible for your chores or an adult who is unfamiliar with laundry duties, you'll want to learn about the proper way to clean your clothing before dumping it in a washing machine. While laundry is a relatively simple responsibility, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to ensure that your wardrobe will last as long as possible while still getting properly cleaned. Use these hacks the next time you head to your closest laundromat for fresh, clean laundry.
Many laundromats are coin-operated.
You will likely need quarters, specifically, to start a machine. If the amount of money you insert determines how long a dryer will run, it's wise to only begin with 50 cents. Leaving your clothing for too long in the machine could cause it to shrink, so starting with a smaller timeframe can help you prevent this issue.
When using a washing machine, drizzle your detergent into the bottom of the drum first. Make sure you don't use too much. Then, you can add your clothing, taking care not to overfill the machine. Finally, insert your payment, select the appropriate settings, then start the laundry cycle.
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