A Quick Guide to Doing Laundry Like a Pro

Freshly folded laundry ✨ Handled with care by Laundurette in Eindhoven

If you’ve ever stared at a pile of laundry wondering where to start — this one’s for you.

Laundry doesn’t have to be complicated (or something you avoid until you run out of clean socks). With a few simple habits, you can keep your clothes looking fresh and lasting longer — without spending your entire Sunday on it.

Whether you’re a student settling into university life or a busy professional in Eindhoven, this laundry guide will make laundry day faster, easier, and stress-free.

1. Sort Smart: Separate Colors and Fabrics

Not everything can go in one wash. Separate by color (lights, darks, whites) and fabric type (delicates, towels, activewear). This keeps colors from bleeding and prevents rougher fabrics from damaging softer ones.

2. Check Labels Before Washing

Those small laundry symbols aren’t there for decoration. They tell you the safest wash temperature, cycle, and drying method for each garment. Ignore them too often, and your favorite sweater might end up doll-sized.

3. Use the Right Detergent Amount

More detergent doesn’t mean cleaner clothes — it can actually make them dull and stiff. Use the recommended amount and consider a gentle, high-quality detergent to preserve your fabrics (at Laundurette, we use Steamery’s signature formula for that reason).

4. Don’t Overload the Machine

Clothes need space to move. An overfilled drum means water and detergent can’t circulate properly, leaving items only half clean. Aim for about three-quarters full — that’s the sweet spot.

5. Tumble Dry Low and Remove Promptly

Heat can be tough on fabrics, but a low tumble dry helps speed things up without the damage. Always remove clothes right away to avoid wrinkles.

6. When in Doubt — Outsource Your Laundry in Eindhoven

Some weeks, the laundry pile wins. That’s where we come in. Laundurette picks up, washes, and delivers your laundry fresh and folded anywhere in Eindhoven — so you can focus on the things that actually matter.

Fresh laundry. Zero effort.

Book your next pickup in seconds via the Laundurette app — and consider laundry officially handled.