Selecting the right washing machine settings
How many times has an item been put into the washer only to have it come out looking way different than it did going in? A stretched out sweater, shrunken jeans, faded colors, etc. What happened!? Everything was supposed to come out clean and looking new! Choosing the right washing machine settings could affect the […]
How to optimize Laundry day with Prewash Detergent
We all want to make laundry day easier and more efficient. We don’t want to feel like we spent all day doing laundry. To help you out, we would like to give you five tips on how to optimize your laundry day by using pre-wash laundry detergent. If you’re looking for additional laundry tips, such […]
How to Keep Your Clothes Looking New
If you are like most people, you love new clothes. They fit well, the colors are bright, and they make you feel good! You proudly wear them with their newness bringing you great joy and then you give them their first wash. You hurry to the dryer and they come out looking like something that […]
How Much Laundry Detergent Should You Use Per Load?
Updated: September 14, 2026 How much laundry detergent should you use per load? The right amount depends on the detergent concentration, load size, how dirty the clothes are, your washer type, and even your water conditions. Using more detergent does not automatically make clothes cleaner. In fact, too much detergent can leave residue on clothing, […]
The Best Way to Wash Clothes to Get them Clean!
I don’t know about you, but I always struggle with getting my clothes as clean and fresh smelling as I like. The whites seem to look dingy after the first few washes and the pretty, colored clothes lose their sharp colors after the first wash, or so it seems, so I decided to put together […]
How to Wash Blankets and Large Comforters
Big blankets, quilts, and comforters are harder to wash than regular laundry because they need enough space to move freely in the washer. If they are packed into a small home machine, they may not rinse properly, dry evenly, or come out fully clean. At The Dutchman’s Laundry in Clarksville, TN, we regularly help customers […]
How to use a laundromat to improve your laundry routine
Have you ever been overwhelmed by your laundry? You know, every bedroom has a full hamper of dirty clothes, there are several baskets of laundry to fold and put away, and the bathroom towels haven’t been washed in who-knows-how-long! Laundry can quickly get out of control and the amount of time and effort it takes […]