Secrets to Keeping Your Washing Machine Running Smoothly

No matter if you're doing laundry at home or taking a quick trip to a self-service laundromat in Houston, their Washing machine cleaning service will have your clothes looking clean, your fabrics preserved, and no future costly repairs will need to be made.

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Here are some machine cleaning suggestions to keep in mind, especially during the humid summer months or freezing mornings in Texas:  

Check the Care Labels first  

Every item of clothing has a tag that tells how to wash it. Failure to follow care instructions may cause excessive shrinkage, color fading, or damage to the item. 

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Tip: Summer cotton and linen are warm to hot water, but you need to check first.  

Not Overfilling the Washer  

This might sound crazy, but failing to overload is the most effective means of doing laundry. Do keep in mind that overloading and failing to do so can both be detrimental to the washing machine's motor. When it comes to separating your laundry, try to make it so your unit is less than 3/4 full and sufficiently filled in a way that it covers the water and laundry detergent so their jobs can be done.  

Even the big washing machines at laundromats clean clothes more efficiently if the washer is not overfilled.

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Getting the Right Detergent  

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Use HE only if your machine is High Efficiency. Using a Standard detergent will overuse the machine and could possible cause a blockage.

Water in Houston can be hard. Using softeners and detergent boosters removes residue and aids in cleansing.

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Monthly Cleaning of the Washer

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Humidity, the use of the machine, as well as soap residue, enable mildew to form. Run an empty hot water cycle and add either vinegar or a cleaning product designed for the machine, and do this once a month.

Make sure to clean the rubber door seal on front-shift machines. This is the area most likely to develop mold.

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Wash with Cold Water When You Can

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Today's detergents are effective in cold water and help save energy and wash out colors. Use warm or hot water only for towels, bedding, and heavily soiled items, especially during pollen and allergy season in Houston, when soiled items are common and soiled towels and bedding are used.

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Empty All Pockets

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Always check the laundry pockets for loose coins and keys. They can break the drum or filter.

At laundromats, pick up pockets to check for forgotten or broken items to save time.

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Bags are useful with the tips of the laces. They assist in the capturing of the small and misplaced objects during the washing cycle and safeguard the lace from the washer's rubbing action.   

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After every wash, keep the door open

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The lid serves this purpose. It minimizes the amount of moisture. It functions effectively in mold-infested locations such as Houston, as it minimizes mold. It functions effectively in mold-infested locations such as Houston, as it minimizes mold.

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Choosing the right washing cycle

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Several types of clothes require different types of wash cycles offered by all washing machines. Quick wash cycles are made for lightly soiled clothes, and heavy-duty cycles are for deep clean work uniforms, towels, bedsheets, and other heavily soiled items. Use the delicate cycle for thin or delicate fabrics to avoid damage.  

The permanent press cycle is made to minimize shrinkage to keep garments neat and attractive. Staff at a laundromat are expecting help to be asked for. They will tell you the most appropriate washing settings and cycle selections for your particular load.

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Bonus: Handy Laundromat Tips for Residents of Houston

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Use the best machine-recommended detergent and fabric softener. 

Odor removal is done with machine cleaners and should be done regularly. 

Laundry should be done at off-peak hours for more efficiency. 

Be within the vicinity of your machine for smooth and uninterrupted washing. 

To facilitate more convenient laundry days, free Wi-Fi is provided along with wash-and-fold services at most Houston laundromats.

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When to Call a Technician

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If your washer shakes too much, leaks, doesn't spin, or makes strange sounds, it's time to call a pro. Regular maintenance saves your machine and your money in the long run.

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Conclusion 

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The people of Houston, from Midtown to The Heights, do laundry anywhere, conveniently, whether at home or laundromat self-service. Jeans, shirts, or dresses, clean clothes are mud-free, with no hassle.

With little routine care and the right washing habits, their washing machine will be running smoothly, and their clothes will look their best.

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