19 Sep Are You Overloading Your Washer? Here’s Why It Matters
Laundry day can feel never-ending, and it’s tempting to cram everything into one load. But overloading your washer can leave clothes less clean, damage fabrics, and strain the machine. At mClean Laundry in Flat Rock and Rockwood, Michigan, we help you get the best wash—whether you’re using self-service Speed Queen washers, drop-off, or pickup & delivery.
Why Overloading Hurts Your Laundry
Stuffing too many clothes in the washer can backfire:
- Less Effective Cleaning: Clothes need room for water and detergent to work. Overstuffed loads don’t get properly agitated.
- Detergent Residue: Poor rinse action can leave buildup, stiffening clothes or irritating sensitive skin.
- Wear and Tear on Fabrics: Extra friction causes pilling, fading, and fabric damage.
- Machine Strain: Overloading stresses the washer’s motor and drum, possibly leading to costly repairs.
How to Load Your Washer Correctly
Follow these tips for the best results:
- Keep it Loose: Clothes should move freely in the drum.
- Check the Drum: Leave about a hand’s width of space at the top.
- Sort Wisely: Wash heavy fabrics like towels separately from delicate items.
Let mClean Laundry Simplify Laundry Day
Our Speed Queen self-service washers are efficient and high-performing—available 24/7 at Rockwood and weekends at Flat Rock. With the Speed Queen app, you can check machine availability, pay, and manage your laundry from your smartphone.
Not a fan of DIY laundry? We offer:
- Drop-Off Service (Flat Rock only): Bring your laundry and we’ll wash, dry, and fold it for you.
- Pickup & Delivery (Flat Rock only): Schedule a pickup from your home or business and receive fresh, folded laundry without leaving your door.
Visit Us in Downriver, Michigan
Whether using self-service at Flat Rock or Rockwood, or drop-off and pickup & delivery at Flat Rock, mClean Laundry offers superior equipment and friendly service to make laundry day easier than ever.
Quick Recap
- Overloading reduces cleaning effectiveness and leaves detergent residue.
- Stuffed washers cause fabric wear and can damage machines.
- Speed Queen self-service washers provide a superior clean without overloading.
- Flat Rock offers convenient drop-off and pickup & delivery services.
Ready for a better laundry experience? Visit mClean Laundry today and experience the difference!