When it comes to doing the laundry both women and men want to get the chore done and over with.  Men are notorious however for waiting until nothing in the hamper smells decent and clean.  This is one household chore that needs to be done regularly and in the right way.  Believe it or not this will save you loads of money over time because your clothing will stay better looking and in the end will last longer.

Let’s talk about some things that men should but probably don’t know about doing their laundry.  We are sure once you understand the mechanics of laundry better you won’t be waiting until a date wants to come over to address the mountain of laundry you have stashed all over the place. Whether they take advantage of coin laundry in Raleigh NC or do the wash at home, the following tips will help.

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You could get some great advice from your Mom, Sister, Aunt, or  any adult female in the family.  If you have female friends who seem to have it all together you might ask for a bit of instruction from them.  If not then follow these tried and true tips for getting a handle on the laundry.

First things first.  You will need to gather the things you need to do the laundry.  This means picking a good detergent and other products needed.  There are loads of brands out there and it can seem overwhelming.  If you want to use one that is environmentally safe and contains few chemicals then a biodegradable kind is for you.  Many stores carry these now.  If you just want to get the clothes clean then pick one that is color safe and works with your washing machine.  These days HE washers require a comparable detergent but those are identified on the product.  Don’t stress to much.  Once you find the detergent you will know what to get next time.  Same thing for fabric softeners.  Either buy a bottle of liquid or use dryer sheets.  Same product used a different way.  For ease of use most prefer dryer sheets.  Throw it in with the clothes and done!

If you have a lot of whites such as underwear then you will also want to get some bleach.  Just use caution when adding bleach not to splash it on any of your colored clothes.  Lucky for you they now have a splash-less type. Look for it on the bottle label.

Now you are ready to sort your clothes.  Check your tags if you are not certain how an item should be washed and dried.  Sort your clothes into colored, whites, delicate.  Pay attention to the label!  If you wash an item with wool in it and then dry it it will shrink to a tiny tiny size.  If you are in doubt you can take the item to the cleaners.  Suits also need to go to the cleaner.  If you wear dress shirts you can have these cleaned and pressed for a minimal amount of money. Be certain to put all whites in one load.  If you get a color such as red mixed in then all your whites will come out pink!

Water temperature is really important.  If you are washing socks and bed sheets then hot water will be okay.  Cold water is best used to wash colors. Warm water will work for your lighter clothing but darks should be washed in only cold water to prevent fading.  Once you master the wash then just remember to dry partial loads in the dryer.  Overfilling either machine is not a good idea.

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The season of Fall brings about all sorts of things.  Gorgeous fall colored leaves in shades of red, orange and yellow.  Crisp cool morning air and shortened days.  The appearance of those beautiful pumpkins and other fall decorations.  All of these things point out to us that even though we love this time of year it is inevitable that winter will be approaching quickly.  It also mean the holidays are coming sooner rather than later.

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Most of us do a good spring cleaning of our homes but fall is a great time to to a really good deep cleaning to put away the summer and get us ready for the holiday events and winter burrowing we will soon be in.  Today’s blog post will offer up some ways to get started on the readying up of your home in the fall.

Let’s look at the outside of our home first.  The following are some things to do to prepare for the Fall/Winter season:

• Take a good look at your homes exterior.  Look for places that might need a little paint.  Decks, trim, porch railings, etc.
• This is the the perfect time to clean up and store your summer patio furniture and all the summer stuff you won’t need in the coming months.
• Look at your windows and doors.  Caulking around these will help with your energy bills and keep your home comfortable in the colder months.
• Wash all those windows.
• Inspect your exterior doors and check the weather stripping.  another energy saving tip!
• While looking at these doors check them for damage including your garage doors.
• A really important tip is to make certain you drain and then store your garden hoses.  This will help ensure they do not freeze.  You can also install insulating covers on your outdoor spigots.
• This is the time of year to get those chimneys and flues checked and cleaned before using them this winter.
• Check on all of your gutters and downspouts and clean if necessary.

For inside your home we offer some really great suggestions to get your home ready for Fall/Winter:

• Take some time to really focus on the rooms you will use most.  The family/living room, entryway, and your guest bathroom will be most seen by your guests.  Spending some time deep cleaning them now will help down the road.
• Always clean a room from top down.  Start with those cobwebs that have accumulated near the ceilings and down the walls.  Then you can concentrate on the windows and window sills.  This is the time to get those baseboards and corners really well.
• If you have carpets that you want cleaned this is a good time to do this also.  Schedule a cleaning with a carpet specialist.
• In the kitchen you can organize and get it holiday ready now!  Clean out those cabinets and pantry.  Make room for the necessities you will need during Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Put those baking pans and supplies where you can get to them easily.  Make a list of all the things you will need and get a head start on that holiday shopping.
• The bedrooms and guest rooms are the place to turn mattresses and get the dust bunnies from under the bed.

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Taking some time to clean and organize this fall will help you enjoy your holidays more!  When it comes to the extra large and bulky bedding you may need to find a laundromat to clean those items. Laundry Express, coin laundry in Raleigh NC is a state of the art laundromat facility.  We have machines to accommodate all your needs.  Bring your comforters and quilts and get them all clean in one trip!  Give us a call or come by today!