Simple Yet Practical College Laundry Tips

College kids are either used to doing their own laundry at home or are used to Mom doing their laundry at home. However, once you head off to college life and laundry present you with a whole new ball game altogether, especially since now you have to share the washer and dryer at your dorm. If you are attending college in the Brentwood or Franklin area, then one of the best and most practical college laundry tips would be to simply bring your laundry to the team here at Jimmy’s Dry Cleaners and Alterations and let us take care of the task for you. We will wash, dry and fold are your garments so you can pay more attention to your classes and studies. However, if your college adventure takes you elsewhere, here are some helpful tips and hints for doing your laundry efficiently and successfully while away from home at college.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR DOING YOUR LAUNDRY AT COLLEGE

• Avoid Accumulating Mountains of Clothes – Doing laundry once a week is a common task for many college students. However, class schedules and study demands may force students to do their laundry much less frequently than once per week. The more laundry you pile up, the more stressful, frustrating and time-consuming the task becomes. The first practical hint is simply not to allow your laundry to pile up and accumulate in the masses. Not only does this enhance your laundry task, but it can surely contribute to unpleasant odors in your dorm room as well.
• Read Your Garment Labels – Be sure to pay attention to the garments you are cleaning. Not all clothes should be put into a dryer nor should they all be washed in hot water. Always check the labels on your clothes to determine whether or not they should be line dried or put into a dryer or whether they should be washed in cold, warm or hot water. If your label is too worn off, you can simply look online to find the proper washing and drying instructions you need.
• Invest in an Easy to Carry Clothes Hamper – Depending on where your laundry is located, whether clear across campus or up or down a few flights of stairs, you want to be able to carry your dirty laundry with ease. There are several different types of ‘college’ laundry hampers and bags to choose from. Invest in one that has a zipper to be safe and is easy to carry a long distance or up and down stairs. Doing laundry is a hassle in and of itself, but not having a proper laundry bag or carry hamper only adds to the hassle and task.
• Use Detergent Pods – Pods are by far one of the easiest items to use. You simply put one into the washer and walk away. It is so much easier, and even costs less, to carry and invest in a handful of pods than it is to purchase and carry gallons of laundry detergent.
• Always Take Your Laundry Supplies Back to Your Room – If you choose to leave your laundry products such as your detergent or dryer sheets in the shared laundry room, rest assured other students are going to help themselves. They are sure to use your products and may even finish them off when you are not there. It is best to protect your own interest and not put too much trust in hoping that other students will not take advantage of a ‘free’ situation.
• Be Sure to Set the Timer on Your Cell Phone – As in the case at any laundry mat, when the washer or dryer cycles stop, people are apt to take remove your clothes from the machine and often times tossing them on a bench or even the floor. We have all had an occasion when are clothes have been removed or we have had to remove someone else’s. So don’t be that person and especially if you are not a fan of having others touch your clothes. Instead, set a timer on your cell phone for a good 5 minutes prior to the end of the cycle. This will save you a lot of frustration, aggravation and maybe even a few fights.

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We hope you found these college laundry tips useful and again want to remind you that if you are attending college in the area, be sure to bring your laundry to our trusted facility or better yet, take advantage of our convenient pickup and drop off services today!