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Detroit Laundry Blog

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Wall of stacked commercial dryers in a laundromat with a laundry cart in front
October 1, 2026

Preventing Fire in The Laundry Room

About 2,900 home dryer fires happen in the US each year. Most come from blocked airflow or flammable residue. Here is how to prevent both.

Too Much Suds in My Washing Machine
October 1, 2026

What To Do When There is Too Much Suds

Too much soap means suds that won't rinse out and residue on your clothes. The fix we use at the laundromat: a cup or two of fabric softener.

View through a washer door of clothes tumbling in soapy water
October 1, 2026

How Much Should I Fill Up The Washer?

Overfill the washer and clothes can't tumble; overfill the dryer and they take twice as long. Here is how full each machine should be for the best clean.

Dexter commercial front-load washing machine with its door open at the laundromat
October 1, 2026

Toploader vs Frontloader

Toploader or frontloader? We compare soaking, water use, agitation, cost and reliability, from people who run both kinds of washer every day.

Water stain on a blue Detroit Laundry Service t-shirt
October 1, 2026

Stain Removal 101

Treat stains fast, blot instead of rubbing, and match the product to the stain. A laundromat pro's guide to baking soda, vinegar, peroxide, Dawn and more.