Whether you are new to the laundry process or seem to have problems every time you do a wash, there are plenty of ways to make this chore easier on yourself. Become a laundry sorting champion with tips from City Laundry, a welcoming laundromat proudly serving Lincoln, NE. Each session at the self-service facility will go much better, and perhaps a little faster.

Top 4 Laundry Sorting Tips

1. Get Everything Ready Before Visiting the Laundromat

Make sure all of your clothes are ready to be washed. This means removing any embellishments, turning jeans inside out and zipping them up, zipping all hoodies and other zippered garments, closing snaps and hooks, emptying pockets, unrolling cuffs, and fixing bunched socks. Zippers, snaps, and other metal pieces rub against clothing, while rolled items do not receive the thorough wash they need.

2. Wash Whites in Warm Water

Wash all white clothing together on a warm or hot setting. Warm or hot water is always best for white clothes because it lifts any stains as well as body oils that turn whites into dull shades of gray. Avoid fabric softeners as well, as they can leave a residue on soiled areas. Use ¼ cup of white vinegar on the rinse cycle to remove residues from white clothes.

3. Use Cold Water for Dark Clothing

Launder dark clothing together in cold water to prevent bleeding issues. It is also a good idea to turn dark clothes inside out and to use the shortest cycle possible to prevent premature fading problems.

4. Wash Like Fabrics Together

Avoid placing a variety of fabrics in the same washer and dryer, as they can agitate each other. Make laundry piles for jean, cotton, and spandex fabrics among others, and keep your delicate items separate. Hand-wash delicates or place them in mesh bags so they do not sustain damage in the washer. Additionally, it is usually best to let delicates air-dry.

Use the self-service machines at City Laundry to give your clothes the deep cleaning they need to last. The laundry service offers convenient hours as well as heavy load machines capable of handling towels, duvets, and pillows. Call (402) 483-2113 with any questions or visit the website for service details. Like the laundromat on Facebook for more great tips.