Laundry room best practices

Smart tips for a better, cleaner wash!

A cartoon robot with a smiling, digital face is doing laundry in a laundromat. The robot is holding colorful clothes in each hand, standing in front of washing machines filled with laundry, and there is a shopping cart with clothes nearby.
A cartoon illustration of a washing machine overflowing with colorful clothes, with water splashing out and steam rising. The washing machine has a sad face, and there's a laundry basket filled with clothes nearby. The caption reads 'DON'T OVERLOAD MACHINES.'

  • Fill washers to no more than ¾ full.

  • Clothes need room to tumble freely for a better clean

  • Overloading can lead to incomplete washing and rinsing.

  • Prevent mechanical strain and error codes.

Illustration of a washing machine with a smiling face in a laundry room, a basket of folded clothes nearby, and a hand measuring detergent above, with the text 'Use recommended amount of detergents' and tips to protect clothes and the machine.

  • Use the precise measurement marked on your detergent cup.

  • Too much soap creates excess suds that trap dirt in fabrics, as well as cause machine errors.

  • Less detergent is safer for your clothes, and helps them rinse clean

Illustration of a washing machine with a warning to leave the door open to vent, preventing moisture and odors, with icons showing it is vented and fresh, and a laundry basket with folded clothes nearby.

  • Clean the lint screen before and after each dry cycle.

  • A clean lint screen means faster more efficient dryer times and cycles.

  • Removing build up of lint reduces safety hazard.

  • Excess lint creates a risk of fire.

Quick Dryer Tip

A cartoon illustration of a washing machine with clothes overflowing from the open door, steam rising from the top, and a laundry basket filled with colorful clothes nearby. The washing machine has a label reading "GCLS" and a sticker saying "Clean the lint trap."

  • Leave the washer lid or door open after each cycle.

  • Let’s the machine air out to dry any residual moisture, preventing mold or mildew.

  • Keeps machine smelling fresh and clean for the next resident.

Cartoon robot in laundromat holding a basket of folded clothes, surrounded by washing machines and vending machines with laundry supplies.