6 Essential Tips to Washing Delicate Fabrics with Laundry Lab Laundromat

Delicate fabrics as the name suggests are delicate and can very easily break when you wash them. From luxurious silk to cozy wool and intricate lace, each delicate fabric has its unique characteristics and care requirements.

People have long suggested to hand wash those fabrics. However what if you could still SAFELY clean your delicates in a laundry machine?

In this comprehensive guide, we'll share expert tips and techniques for washing delicate fabrics to ensure they remain pristine and beautiful at Laundry Lab Laundromat.

Tips for Washing Delicate Fabrics:

1. Separate Delicates: Laundry Lab washing machine have separate wash settings for delicate fabrics
   
   Delicate Cold
   Delicate Warm
   Delicate Hot
   
   Sort delicate fabrics from regular laundry to prevent damage and ensure proper care. Wash delicate fabrics separately to avoid friction and potential snags from zippers or buttons.
   
   

2. Check Labels: Always check the care labels on delicate garments at Laundry Lab Laundromat for specific washing instructions. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding water temperature, washing cycles, and detergent types. We have a wide range of temperature settings and wash settings in our machines to best accomodate for your delicates and garments.
   
   

3. Use a Gentle Cycle: Our washing machines have specific delicate cycles for garments at no extra cost. Our drying machine also have gentle tumble settings to help minimise damage to the garments, again at no extra cost.
   
   
   

4. Avoid using harsh detergents or bleach: Typically at other laundromats in order to save costs they’ll use cheap harsh laundry detergent that will damage your delicates and clothing. At Laundry Lab we give the option for you to use your own detergent as well or purchase our premium quality detergents from our vending machine.
   
   

5. Mesh Laundry Bags: Protect delicate garments from snagging or stretching by placing them in mesh laundry bags before washing at Laundry Lab Laundromat. This extra layer of protection helps maintain the integrity of delicate fabrics during the washing process.
   
   

6. Gentle Dry: The common saying is to avoid using dryers for delicate fabrics as the high heat can shrink and damage the fibres. At Laundry Lab Laundromat our dryers have specific settings for delicate clothing that you can easily select that will protect your garments whilst also drying them out faster than an air dry.
   
   

With proper care and attention, washing delicate fabrics can be easy and stress-free at Laundry Lab Laundromat. By following these expert tips and techniques, you can ensure that your delicate garments remain beautiful and well-maintained for years to come.