What to do before washing? – checklist
Pre-wash tips
- empty your clothing pockets and secure zippers, buttons, hooks, and Velcro fasteners
- check the care labels and adjust the cycle to the manufacturer’s recommendations
- don’t put heavily soiled clothes (with mud, clay, glue, plaster, etc.) into the washing machine
- don’t overload the washing machine
Washing
- make the payment in the payment panel
- put your items into the washing machine and close the door
- select the appropriate program using the left/right arrows
- press the green START button on the washer’s control panel
Drying
- select the dryer on the payment panel
- put your items into the selected dryer and close the door
- press the START button on the dryer’s control panel
How to choose a washing machine for washing?
At Speed Queen laundromats, you’ll find washing machines in different sizes — you don’t need to know the exact capacity to choose the right one. The simplest rule:
- Everyday items (small/medium load):
T-shirts, underwear, tops, light sweatshirts. - Larger load:
towels, bedding, a few outfits at once. - Bulky items or a “mega load”:
duvets, bedspreads, blankets, bigger batches of laundry.
The ¾-drum rule:
aim to fill the drum to about 75%. If you cram it full, the laundry won’t tumble properly, the results may be worse (and drying will take longer).
Pro tip:
if you’re combining items with very different care needs in one load (e.g., towels and delicate shirts), consider splitting the laundry into two smaller machines. It’s usually safer and delivers a better final result.
Choose a larger washer — more space means better results and often shorter drying. For bulky items and down-filled pieces (duvets, covers, jackets), a larger washer works better. With us, you can add tennis balls for washing/drying, because they help break up the down.
Detergents and add-ons
In our laundromats, automatic detergent dosing is included in the wash price. This makes washing convenient and effective.
Important:
don’t add your own detergents (powder, liquid, pods) to the washer if the laundromat uses automatic dosing — too much product can reduce wash performance and make rinsing harder.
Can I use my own add-ons?
- Spot stain remover:
yes — ideally apply it before washing (directly on the stain), wait a moment, and only then put the item in the washer. - Fabric softener / fragrances:
if you want a specific result, check the signage in the laundromat or ask the staff.
Don’t pour anything in “just in case”. - Pods and extra powder:
most often no — automatic dosing already replaces them.
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