If you are like most people, you love new clothes. They fit well, the colors are bright, and they make you feel good! You proudly wear them with their newness bringing you great joy and then you give them their first wash. You hurry to the dryer and they come out looking like something that […]
The difference between a front-load and top-load washer
Have you visited a new laundromat recently? It can be overwhelming to visit a laundromat for the first time. You walk in and the sight of all of the machines with different buttons, nobs, latches, and layouts can overwhelm you. You take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the layout of the room, the various machines, […]
Can a Wash, Dry & Fold Service Save You Money?
Have you ever wished for a break from laundry? Like maybe just a day or two? I have! A week off from laundry duty is almost the equivalent of a trip to the spa, in my mind. […]
How Much Detergent Should I Be Using?
When we step into a laundromat for the first time, we are all a little uncertain about how to use the washers. There are so many different brands, sizes, and styles. We don’t know which slot the detergent goes into, or the softener, or the bleach. We have to take a few extra minutes to […]
The Best Way to Wash Clothes to Get them Clean!
I don’t know about you, but I always struggle with getting my clothes as clean and fresh smelling as I like. The whites seem to look dingy after the first few washes and the pretty, colored clothes lose their sharp colors after the first wash, or so it seems, so I decided to put together […]
5 Tips for Drying Clothes Faster
I can never seem to find enough time in the day to get everything done and laundry is one of those things! I am not sure which part of doing laundry is the worst. Reaching my hands into my little boys’ pockets to see what treasures they have stored in there to surprise me, folding […]
How to Wash Blankets and Large Comforters
Oh, no. You’ve done it again. You thought that since you’re all grown up, eating in bed is fine. You can watch your favorite movie and have a snack at the same time. Right? I mean, you’ve already seen the movie, so surely you can glance away every once in awhile to make sure that […]
Choosing a Laundromat: A How-To Guide
Maybe you are new to town or visiting family or on vacation and are looking for a clean laundromat…, but not necessarily the closest one. I mean just because the closest one is the most convenient, it doesn’t mean that it is the one that we actually want to do our laundry at. We are […]
How to use a laundromat to improve your laundry routine
Have you ever been overwhelmed by your laundry? You know, every bedroom has a full hamper of dirty clothes, there are several baskets of laundry to fold and put away, and the bathroom towels haven’t been washed in who-knows-how-long! Laundry can quickly get out of control and the amount of time and effort it takes […]
Laundromat Etiquette
I know, I know. You’re thinking, “What are they talking about?!? Manners at the Laundromat?” We know it might sound crazy to you, but this is what makes coming to The Dutchman’s Laundry so much more enjoyable for everyone! Laundromat etiquette examples What do you look for when you first walk into a laundromat? Clean […]