Ready for Pick Up? How to Pack Your Wash-Dry-Fold Bag Right
To pack your clothes for a wash-dry-fold laundry service pick up, you want to focus strictly on everyday clothes that can be safely machine washed and machine dried together.
1. Check and Clear All Pockets
This is the most important step to protect your clothes.
- Remove items: Empty out all cash, receipts, coins, and keys.
- Remove hazards: Check carefully for pens, markers, lip balm, and tissues. These will melt or explode in a hot dryer and ruin your whole load.
- Remove pins: Take off any metal pins or badges that could tear fabrics.
2. Fasten and Prep the Clothes
Prepping your clothes prevents tearing and tangling during the spin cycle.
- Zip up everything: Close all zippers on jeans, jackets, and hoodies so the metal teeth do not scratch other fabrics.
- Tie strings: Tie hoodie strings, sweatpants drawstrings, and apron strings in a loose bow so they do not knot together.
- Unroll cuffs: Make sure socks are unballed and pant legs or sleeves are unrolled so they get completely clean.
3. Separate Out What Does NOT Belong
A wash-dry-fold service washes everything together in large machines and dries them on high heat. You must take out items that cannot handle this process.
- Remove dry cleaning: Take out suits, wool coats, silk dresses, and leather. (DAD Laundry DO NOT have “Dry Cleanning” service.)
- Remove hang-dry items: Take out workout gear, bras, or delicate lace items that will shrink or melt in a hot dryer. Put these in a separate bag labeled “Low Heat Dry” if your service offers that option. (DAD Laundry DO NOT have “Hang Dry” service.
4. Pack into a Sturdy Bag
You do not need to sort your clothes by colors. The service will do that for you!
- Use a strong bag (If possible): Put all your clothes into a heavy-duty trash bag or a large fabric duffel bag.
- Leave room to tie: Do not overstuff the bag. Leave enough space at the top to tie it completely shut so nothing falls out during transit.
- Separate bedding: Put large blankets, comforters, or sheets into their own separate bag so they do not crowd your clothes.
5. Label Your Bag Clearly
Ensure your laundry does not get mixed up with anyone else’s.
- Add your info: Securely attach a note, a piece of tape, or a luggage tag to the outside of the bag.
- Write details: Clearly print your full name, phone number, and account or order number.
By checking your pockets and choosing a sturdy bag, you ensure DAD Laundry Service is ready to pick up your laundry bag and return it fresher than ever. Prep your clothes today so DAD Laundry Service can give them the perfect clean.
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