Every top-notch laundromat today offers has high-efficiency machines that use less water, less detergent and save you both time and money. But how do you know what laundry detergent is ideal to use at the laundromat? For best results, always use high-efficiency detergents as opposed to regular detergents at the laundromat. But why, you may ask. What are exactly high-efficiency detergents? Read on to learn more!
What are High-Efficiency Detergents?
As there are two different types of washing machines, there are two different types of detergents for use:
- regular or traditional detergents, and
- high-efficiency or HE detergents.
Regular or traditional detergents are used in traditional washing machines, while high-efficiency detergents are compatible for use with high-efficiency washers. At our laundromat, we provide Speed Queen high-efficiency washing machines to ensure our customers get great results with their laundry.
How Do You Identify the Type of Laundry Detergent?
High-efficiency detergent bottles have an ‘HE’ sticker on them readily available on packaging. Also, they are a bit more expensive than regular detergents, but they have they last longer as they are concentrated and condensed compared to regular laundry detergents. If you do your laundry at Laundromart of Four Corners, we make it easy for you by making HE laundry detergent available for purchase.
Why Use High-Efficiency Washers?
There are benefits to using high-efficiency washers. First, they use less water compared to wash a load of laundry than a regular washing machine. In fact, a high-efficiency washer uses approximately 11-14 gallons per load on average, while a regular washer uses double that amount at approximately 27 gallons. As an eco-friendly laundromat, we provide high-efficiency washers since they reduce the waste of water and adjust the amount of water used according to the size of your laundry load.
If you use traditional detergents in HE machines, it will create a lot of bubbles that will not be properly rinsed in such machines. Also, the bubbles can hinder the tumbling mechanism of high-efficiency washers, cause them to leak and even damage the electronic system of the machines.
Additionally, as HE machines use less water, they will not properly wash away the suds and the soil they contain. This sticky combination can lead to the growth of mold inside a washing machine, also contributing to odor inside. This is why it is important to select a laundromat that has helpful staff dedicated to keeping the washing machines clean and sanitary.
To make sure you have the best results with your laundry, always use HE detergents in HE machines. They cause fewer bubbles and are formulated to hold soil in suspension in the lower volume of water so that it is not re-deposited onto your clean clothes. High-efficiency detergents are very effective and the best option for high-efficiency washers.
How Much Laundry Detergent Should You Use?
- Always read the labels and guidelines on the HE detergent bottle for proper directions on how much to use
- Ideally, for a normal load of laundry, use one to two teaspoons of high-efficiency detergent
Remember, using too much HE laundry detergent can lead to other various problems like clothes soiled with detergent, stiff and scratchy fabrics, and so on.
Our High-Effeciency Washers at Laundromart of Four Corners
We are a state-of-the-art facility offering a friendly and inviting environment to our customers. Our machines are all new, hi-tech machines that range from standard size washers and dryers to industrial 80-pound capacity machines. The high efficiency, eco-friendly Speed Queen front-loaders wash much faster, use less soap and rinse more water out of your laundry. This means your laundry spends less time in the dryer than the other machines, saving you time and money!
We offer convenient payment options as we accept all credit cards including Amex cards. We are easy to find just a 1/4 mile East of Hwy. 27 at:
17445 US Hwy. 192, Suite 1
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 242-2900
Don’t have the time to do your laundry? We’re ready to help you with quick and easy wash-and-fold laundry service free up some time in your busy schedule. Contact us today to learn more about our laundromat and our top-quality laundry services. Call (352) 242-2900 today!
FAQs
This is why it is important to select a laundromat that has helpful staff dedicated to keeping the washing machines clean and sanitary. To make sure you have the best results with your laundry, always use HE detergents in HE machines.
Do laundromats use high efficiency washers? ›
Laundromats need to conserve their use of electricity and water, so they purchase the most high-efficiency machines possible. High efficiency front loading washers use 60% less water than standard top loading washing machines.
What happens if you use high efficiency detergent in a regular washer? ›
When using HE detergent in a regular washer, you'll need about 1/4 cup for a normal-sized load. There might be fewer suds, but you'll still get a good clean.
Can I use my own laundry detergent at a laundromat? ›
Do you bring your own detergent to a laundromat? This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. You're expected to provide your own detergent.
Can HE detergent be used in top loading washers? ›
HE detergent, or high-efficiency detergent, which is low sudsing and quick dispersing, is specially designed to work in front-load and top-load machines that can run low-water wash cycles.
Can I put Tide Pods in laundromat washer? ›
In short, the answer is Yes!
What is the downside to a high efficiency washer? ›
Overall, high efficiency washers are highly recommended, but there are a few drawbacks. For starters, they cost more than regular washers. They also take longer to wash, and in most cases, they're larger than traditional washing machines.
Do high efficiency washers really clean clothes? ›
Yes, HE washers really get clothes clean, but you'll need to do more maintenance to the machine and make sure you really understand the balance of detergent to be used so that cleaning efficiency is maximized.
Is Tide a high efficiency detergent? ›
Lucky for you, all of Tide's detergents are HE compatible: In addition to lifting soils off from clothes and preventing them from redepositing on the garments, they're also formulated to control and reduce sudsing, saving you time, water, and energy.
Why do high efficiency washers smell? ›
The bad washer smell is mildew caused by soap residue and bacteria. Mildew loves to grow in wet, dark environments with limited air movement. Many people install their washing machine in a dark area, like a laundry room, basem*nt, or laundry closet. Your dark laundry area is the perfect environment for mold growth!
HE Washers Require HE Detergents.
Plus, you use less detergent in an HE washer than a traditional one. Because traditional detergents are formulated to work with more water, they create excess suds in HE washers, which can: Interfere with how the washers work, and even void your warranty. Leave suds behind on clothes.
Why do laundromats not let you only dry? ›
Yes they can deny the use of their dryers. If they allowed people to just dry their clothes they would lose money or have to raise the price to dry. The dryers are more or less there to get people to wash their clothes in their machines. If they didn't offer the dryers people wouldn't wash their clothes there.
What is laundromat etiquette? ›
Please do not remove other people's clothes – please ask a Coast Laundry Attendant to do it for you. Please keep dirty clothes off the folding tables. If you are going to leave the laundromat, please return prior to the end of your machine's cycle. Please leave the machine door open after finishing your final cycle.
Is it OK to use multiple washers at laundromat? ›
If there aren't many people at the laundromat, you can use as many washers as you need to get all of your loads going at the same time.
Does he laundry detergent matter? ›
High Efficiency (HE) laundry detergent is specially formulated for HE washing machines, which use less water than regular washers. You should never use regular detergent in an HE machine due to differences in how they suspend soils and dyes in water and the amount of suds generated.
Are laundry sheets safe for HE washers? ›
Do Laundry Sheets Save You Money? Laundry sheets work with all types of washers, including high-efficiency machines.
What is the difference between tide he and tide original? ›
High Efficiency (HE) laundry detergent is designed specifically for HE washers, which use less water than regular washers. For that reason, HE detergent is formulated to perform well in low-water conditions by creating fewer suds and dispersing dirt and dyes quickly.
Why do he washers need more detergent? ›
However, being able to hold up to 40% more clothes also means that there is 45% more soil to remove. For this reason, HE washers require more detergent to achieve a thorough clean, especially when it comes to large and extra-large HE loads.
