How Often You Should Actually Wash Your Clothes 

To wash or not to wash? A question we’ve all faced at the end of a day. You look your jeans over for visible stains, and even maybe even give them the old sniff test.   But that doesn’t really convince you one way or the other. You might decide to play it safe and go ahead and wash them. Couldn’t hurt right?   Not so fast. Washing your clothes more than needed wears them out…

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Get Laundry Done, Help a Local Non-Profit

Clean Laundry for a Cause

“We know that no other laundromats in the area do this, and we like to be different,” says Clean Laundry Co-Founder Ethan Akin. Whether it’s free laundry bags, free dry days, or free wash days, Clean Laundry has a tendency to give back to its customers. Now, it’s your chance to decide how much money Clean…

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How to Store Winter Clothes: A Complete Guide 

how to store winter clothes

Now that winter’s snow and slush seem to finally be behind us, you may soon find yourself re-arranging your clothes closet. Out with the scarves and sweaters, in with the shorts and tank-tops. But, how do you ensure those bulky winter clothes stay fresh and ready for next year?  Use this complete guide for the best tips on how to store winter clothes.  Cleaning Winter Clothes   Before storing any type of clothing,…

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How Clean Laundry Saves You Time

Giving you a clean laundromat!

My wife bought too many pairs of boots.  But it’s not what you think – she wasn’t piling up boots in the closet.  Instead, she was regularly replacing the boots that would rip, tear or quickly wear out in some fashion.  The problem wasn’t a habit of spending; it was a problem with choosing cheap…

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10 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts that Cost Nearly Nothing

DIY Mother's Day Ideas

Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at a church in West Virginia. She then campaigned Congress to recognize the second Sunday in May as a national holiday celebrating all mothers, because, a mother is “the person who has done more for you than anyone in the…

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How to Sanitize Bedding and Eliminate Germs

How to get clean bedding

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a clean and cozy bed when you’re feeling under the weather. But with all the coughing, sneezing, and sweating – your sickness sanctuary quickly becomes a haven for germs and bacteria. Without proper cleaning, this could cause an illness to return to you or spread to others. Learn how to eliminate lingering germs from your linens and get back to sleeping in crisp, clean comfort. Preparing Germ-Infected Bedding for Wash Once you’re feeling better: Remove all bedding (sheets, blankets, pillowcases, etc.).…

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Pioneers in the Laundromat Industry

how we're changing the face of clean laundromats

Phil Akin has long viewed laundromats as a way to bring people together.  His roots in the laundromat business stretch back to 1983.  At that time, it was about bringing people together into a social environment that consisted of beer, pool, and conversation.  It was positive for the laundromat business. That journey has since ended,…

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Folding Laundry Family Fun!

how to make laundry fun!

  What do kids like to do? Play!  No one wants to be stuck doing chores when they could be playing at the park, having a tea party or playing hide and seek.  See how Clean Laundry will show you how to make folding laundry fun for the entire family! Since kids love games, and…

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Never Waste Time doing Laundry!

how to have fun doing laundry every week

  When it comes to doing laundry, a few extra minutes of prep before you toss a load in the washer is worth the time and saves you from unwelcome surprises.   Clean inspection Always make it a habit to be sure your washer is clean and free of a forgotten red sock. You would…

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