November brings extra laundry. Guest sheets come out of storage, table linens need care, and children bring home dirty coats, smelly socks, grimy gloves and on and on it goes. These five holiday laundry tips for Baltimore families can help you stay ahead of the extra loads before guests arrive.
1 – START WITH THE ITEMS GUESTS WILL USE
Begin with sheets, towels, and washable blankets for overnight guests. Check every care label before washing. Keep white and light items away from dark colors that may bleed. Do not place a dry-clean-only comforter in a normal washer.
Bulky items need room to move. Our Frederick Avenue store has extra-large, commercial washers and dryers that can handle many family-size loads. Check the machine limit before loading. A blanket that is packed too tightly will not wash or rinse well.
2 – WASH TABLE LINENS BEFORE THE MEAL
Clean tablecloths, cloth napkins and kitchen towels before the holiday. Old food or grease marks may become harder to remove after storage. Pretreat visible stains and wash each item as its label directs.
Check the fabric before it goes into the dryer. Heat will make stains harder to remove. If a mark remains, treat and wash the item again. Fold or hang linens after they dry so you do not add deep wrinkles before the meal.
3 – USE DROP-OFF SERVICE WHEN TIME IS SHORT
Holiday errands can fill the whole day. Our team can wash, dry and fold suitable laundry for you. Drop-off is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. You will receive a text when the order is ready.
Regular Wash, Dry & Fold service is $1.79 per pound. Same-day service is $2.39 per pound for eligible orders. Wash & Dry service is 90 cents per pound. A 15-pound minimum applies to orders. Same-day timing and other terms may apply, so confirm the details when you drop off.
4 – MAKE THE WAIT MORE COMFORTABLE
The store has a private, well-lit parking lot. Inside, you will find free Wi-Fi, seating, massage chairs, ample indoor seating, TVs, air conditioning, laundry carts, and folding areas. A kids’ play area can help families manage the wait. Keep children close and follow the posted store rules.
You can earn free drying time with each wash. The store also has a self-service rewards program. Register your laundry card and keep it safe. You can check the card balance online.
5 – PLAN THE LOADS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY RUSH
At Laundry City, we have a huge assortment of washers and dryers, and our laundry service can take care of all your laundry needs at one time. To make your visit as fast as possible, sort by material and color at home. Be sure to empty pockets and place small items like socks or underwear in a mesh bag. Bring the supplies you prefer or use the soap vending area.
Our Frederick Avenue location can help you manage large loads with our 24-hour laundry and convenient drop-off care in one place. Cross laundry off your to-do list long before the guests arrive, and save your valuable time for the people and plans that matter.