5 Expert Laundry Tips You Wish You Knew Sooner
Simple changes that make a big difference—for your clothes, your time, and your sanity.
Let’s be real
Most of us learned how to do laundry through a mix of guesswork, YouTube, and calling mum. But what if a few simple tweaks could save your clothes, your time, and even your money?
Whether you’re a seasoned washer or just trying not to shrink your favorite hoodie again, these expert laundry tips will have you saying, “Why didn’t I know this sooner?”
1. Sort by fabric, not just by colour
We’ve all been taught to separate whites and darks—but fabric type matters just as much. Tossing heavy jeans in with delicate tees? The friction can cause pilling, wear, and fading faster than you think.
Try this: Separate clothes into light/dark and heavy/delicate piles. Your fabrics will last longer, look fresher, and feel better.
2. Don't overload the washer (seriously)
We get it—laundry’s a chore, and stuffing everything into one load feels efficient. But overloading your washer means clothes don’t clean properly, detergent doesn’t rinse out, and your machine works way harder than it should.
Pro tip: Give your laundry space to move. A full machine should still have a small “hand’s width” of room at the top.
3. Use less detergent than you think
More soap = cleaner clothes, right? Nope. In fact, using too much detergent can leave residue on your clothes and in your machine, making fabrics stiff and even irritating sensitive skin.
The sweet spot? Follow the measuring lines (they’re there for a reason), or go slightly under the recommended amount—especially in commercial machines like ours, which are super efficient.
4. Treat stains before the wash, not after
Once a stain has been washed and dried, it’s probably permanent. The trick? Treat it as soon as possible—before it hits the washer.
Fast fix: Keep a small stain remover pen or spray in your laundry kit or bag, and dab the stain ASAP. Even just cold water can make a huge difference before the real wash begins.
5. Dry smarter, not longer
Over-drying damages fabric, fades colour, and wastes energy. Plus, it increases static like crazy. Instead, aim for slightly damp and let your clothes air dry the rest of the way when you can.
At North Gong Laundry Lounge, our dryers have easy settings so you can dry smarter without guessing. Quick, even drying—without frying your clothes.
Bonus: Want laundry day to feel less like a chore?
Come hang at North Gong Laundry Lounge.
Clean space. Fast machines. Chill atmosphere.
Laundry gets done while you get stuff done—or just relax.
