Self-service laundry Tips & tricks

Yes. In fact, it is the safest way to do it. A home washer forces the motor and can deform the drum because the duvet absorbs a lot of water and the weight concentrates in a single point. In our 12–16 kg machines, the drum is bigger, spins better, and water distributes evenly. Result: deep cleaning without damaging the item.

The problem isn't usually the softener, but bacteria settled in the fibers. Clothes that take too long to dry (hung inside the house in winter, for example) become a breeding ground. The real solution is temperature or hot air: 15 minutes in an industrial dryer removes humidity and kills 99% of persistent odors.

Vinegar descales and removes odors, yes, but it does not soften, and its acidity can deteriorate rubber seals if used too frequently or in cold water. Use it only for punctual maintenance in 90ºC washes. To soften clothes, the best thing is still a specific product or using less detergent.

If you wash with cold water most of the time, every 3–4 weeks. You must run a very hot program with powder detergent or a machine cleaner to remove biofilm, accumulated soap, and fungi. If you don't, clothes will start smelling weird even when freshly washed.

For large loads, wardrobe changes, and bulky items, yes. A large domestic washer usually consumes between €0.8 and €1.2 per cycle in electricity + water + detergent + machine amortization. Here you wash 12 kg for €4 with professional products included and without wear on your home appliance.

Yes, provided you follow this rule: cold water + solid dyes + previously washed items. When there is a risk of fading (new clothes or intense fabrics), use protective color catcher sheets or wash separately. Industrial machines clean better through mechanics, not temperature, so they are safer for mixing colors.