Learn to Do Laundry at Your Apartment in Gainesville

Learning to do laundry is an important skill to develop. There’s a lot more to doing laundry than just pouring detergent and bleach into a machine, and it’s easy to ruin clothes if you’re not careful. But, with a little time and practice, you’ll be able to get your shirts, pants, skirts, blouses, sweaters, socks, and other garments clean whenever you want.

Sorting your laundry beforehand is an important step many people forget. You’ll want to start by breaking up your laundry into piles, for example: whites, light colors, dark colors, and delicates. This helps prevent your light-colored or white laundry from being permanently stained by dark items. Once you have your piles broken up, take a look at the tags on each item. The tags hold important information on what types of detergents, chemicals, and water temperatures will get your clothes the cleanest. Be sure to take this opportunity to set aside any “dry clean only” garments since a normal wash can ruin them.

If possible, break your main groups up again if you can make full loads of clothing with similar tag instructions. If you can’t break them up, always be sure to use the coldest water temperature and gentlest cycle indicated on one of the tags. You should also always be sure to choose detergents and other additives that are safe for the entire load. It’s best to always err on the side of caution when you’re in doubt and use cold water, delicate cycles, and just bleach-free detergent.

Many stains may need pretreatment, but the harsher cleaning agents used for this process should be applied sparingly. If possible, find a small, hidden place inside the garment on a hem or seam where you can test these stain fighters before you use them on the larger stain.

You can get all the practice you need doing laundry at your Bellamay Grand apartment in Gainesville, thanks to the full-sized laundry hook-ups in every unit. For more information on our available units, or to schedule a tour, contact us today.