The holidays bring plenty of good things like family gatherings, festive meals and inevitably, more laundry than usual. Ugly sweaters make their annual appearance. Guest towels pile up fast. Blankets get pulled from storage and put straight to work.
It’s a lot for any home washer to handle. That’s where a little strategy and the right laundromat, can make the season easier.
At Wash Works in Springfield, MA we see it every December. Here are a few practical holiday laundry tips to help you keep clothes, linens and sanity intact.
Tackle Ugly Sweaters With Care
Holiday sweaters aren’t always built to last. Sequins, embroidery and novelty fabrics don’t respond well to aggressive wash cycles.
Before tossing one into the washer:
1. Turn sweaters inside out to reduce wear.
2. Use cold water and a gentle cycle.
3. Skip the dryer when possible and lay flat to dry.
For bulky or heavily decorated sweaters, large-capacity commercial machines give fabrics room to move without stretching or snagging. That extra space can make a big difference, especially when you’re washing more than one festive piece at a time.
If you’re dealing with a full seasonal wardrobe, our high-capacity,
80 lb washers are designed to handle larger loads efficiently.
Guest Towels Add Up Quickly
Hosting friends or family? Towels multiply faster than leftovers disappear.
A few tips to keep towels fresh and fluffy:
1. Wash towels separately from clothing to avoid lint transfer.
2. Use warm water and avoid excess detergent, which can trap odors.
3. Dry thoroughly to prevent mildew, especially important during cold New England winters.
Instead of running multiple loads at home, many of our customers bring their towels to Wash Works and finish everything in one visit. Commercial dryers cut drying time and our reverse dry option keeps your towels fluffy!
Don’t Forget the Blankets and Comforters
Holiday movie nights, extra guests and cold nights mean blankets and comforters get heavy use. Unfortunately, most home washers aren’t designed for oversized items.
Trying to squeeze them in can lead to:
1. Poor cleaning
2. Unbalanced machines
3. Excess wear on fabrics
Using our 80 lb washers keeps bedding clean without the hassle. These machines are ideal for comforters, throws and winter bedding and they’re available year-round, not just during the holidays. Plus, if you wanted to save even more time, Wash Works offers Laundry Pick Up and Delivery to take laundry off the list you are checking twice.
Save Time When You Need It Most
Between shopping, cooking and travel, time is in short supply during December. Doing laundry efficiently matters.
Tips for faster holiday laundry days:
1. Sort before you arrive to avoid delays.
2. Wash larger loads instead of multiple small ones in our 80 lb machines
3. Reverse dry shortens the amount of time it takes to dry your laundry loads.
Wash Works is conveniently located at 169 Hancock, St in Springfield, MA, making it easy to fit laundry into a busy holiday schedule.
Start the New Year Clean
Once the decorations come down, many people use the quiet days after Christmas to reset. Washing winter coats, organizing closets and refreshing household linens is a simple way to start the new year feeling organized.
Whether it’s one oversized comforter or a full family’s worth of laundry, Wash Works Laundromat in Springfield is ready to help you close out the year and start the next one with clean clothes and less stress.
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