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Treating Stubborn Laundry Stains before Washing in LG Washers

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The key to treating stubborn laundry stains is addressing them immediately. If you wait until later, the stain can set into the clothing and be more difficult to remove. Most stains are able to be removed with a little bit of care and patience. Successful stain removal starts by pretreating stains prior to washing in LG washers.

You want to blot the stain from the outside, and work inwards, to prevent making the stain bigger. Blotting should be done using a well wrung damp cloth and cold water. For thicker liquids and solids, carefully remove the excess, first, before blotting the clothing. After blotting the stain and removing as much as possible, treat the stain with a stain treatment product.

There are also several home remedies you can use, like cornstarch for oil-based stains, baking soda for grease stains, and lemon juice to remove stains from whites. It is recommended to leave home remedy stain treatments on the affected area for about 10 minutes before rinsing in cold water. For difficult oil and grease stains, you may make a paste with a small amount of cold water before applying to the stain, and leave the treatment on for up to 15 minutes.

Keep in mind, even after using a stain treatment, the stain might still be noticeable before the clothes are washed in your LG washer. After washing the clothes, inspect for stains and, if they are still present, do not put them into the dryer, as heat will set the stain in the clothing where it is even harder to remove. Instead, retreat the stain and rewash the clothing.

To learn more about LG washers and dryers, or other home laundry solutions, contact one of our professional laundry experts today at 800-875-1533.

Laundry Made Easy: Tips for Sorting and Folding

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Laundry is one of the least favorite household chores people do, and it takes up a large amount of their time. Two of the biggest time wasters are sorting and folding. The following tips can cut down on the amount of time needed for laundry and give you extra time for more enjoyable activities.

  1. Use Multiple Laundry Baskets: Sort ahead of time by using multiple laundry baskets and putting dirty clothes into the proper basket throughout the week. Then on laundry day, your clothes are already sorted and ready to go into the washer.
  2. Sort by Color, Fabric, and Soil Level: When sorting your clothes, remember the soil level, fabric, and color are all important. You would not want to wash a muddy pair of jeans in with your delicates. Certain fabrics do not wash well together, such as polyester and cotton, because synthetic fabrics tend to attract lint and dye transfers.
  3. Pretreat Laundry: As you are loading a load into your washer, verify it was sorted correctly and look for stains. Pretreat stains with an appropriate product before you wash them. Remember to check pockets for items, pants for belts, and shirts for ties.
  4. Untwist Clothing for Wrinkle Free Drying: Most modern fabrics are designed to dry wrinkle free. However, where most people tend to run into problems is taking the big ball of wet laundry and just tossing it into the dryer. Instead, take the time to shake the clothing free as you load the dryer, and you will not have to worry about ironing, later.
  5. Fold and Hang Clothes Right Away: When clothes first come out of the dryer, there is still enough warmth in them to remove any wrinkles by smoothing them as you fold and hang your clothes. If you forget and leave the clothes in the dryer, be prepared to get out your iron and ironing board.

Feel free to contact us at 800-875-1533 for more information about innovative washers and dryers to help make laundry day easier.

Ways to Save on Laundry Detergent and Supplies

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Part of doing laundry is investing in laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach, and other laundry aids. But are all of these products really necessary to get your clothes clean? And how can you reduce the costs to get more bang for your buck? The first thing to consider in reducing laundry costs is your type of washer and dryer. Are they high efficiency and energy efficient, like a LG washer dryer combo? If they are, this means the machines can use specially concentrated detergent, fabric softener, and bleach formulas.

The next way to lower laundry expenses is to consider your laundry needs. How dirty are your clothes? Lightly soiled clothes from normal wear do not require special detergents with heavy-duty stain removal products. If you have varying levels of soiled laundry loads, purchase a basic detergent for lightly soiled loads, and another detergent for heavily soiled loads. If you have a baby in the home, you do not have to spend more on laundry detergent for babies, unless your baby has allergies, or it is recommended by your pediatrician. Instead, you can use any brand of detergent that is dye free and fragrance free to launder you baby’s clothes.

The best way to save money on laundry detergent is to take advantage of store sales and coupons. Most stores run their detergent and laundry supplies sales based upon the coupons in the Sunday paper. Some stores even allow you to stack manufacturer coupons with store or competitor coupons, for even more savings.

For more information about energy-efficient and high-efficiency LG washer dryer combo models to help reduce your laundry costs, contact us at 800-875-1533.

Save Money by Purchasing a High-End Washer and Dryer Combo

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Whenever you are looking for high-end energy efficient laundry solutions for your home, business, or rental properties, a washer and dryer combo is normally a more cost-effective solution because you are purchasing a single appliance. It is easy to spend around $2,000 or more for high quality stand-alone or stackable front loading, energy-efficient washers and dryers. On the other hand, you can reduce this cost by at least 25 percent or more by considering an all-in-one laundry appliance.

Where Can I Install a Combination Washer and Dryer?

You have several different options available for installing a combination washer and dryer in your home, business, or rental properties. You can install the appliance in an existing laundry room. If you do not have a laundry room, you could install the appliance in your kitchen, much like your dishwasher. You are even able to convert the appliance into a portable machine for easy connection to your kitchen sink.

Does It Cost More to Maintain and Repair a Washer and Dryer Combo?

While you might think the costs to maintain and repair a washer and dryer combo are more, you would be wrong. In fact, repair and maintenance costs are much less with all-in-one appliances, than compared to similar service calls for stand-alone washers and dryers. The reason service calls cost less is because the service technician only has to perform maintenance and/or repairs on a single appliance.

Feel free to call us at 800-875-1533 to learn more about energy-efficient all-in-one washers and dryers for your home, business, or rental properties, today.

Is a Portable Washing Machine Right for You?

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A portable washing machine is the ideal solution for people looking for an in-home laundry solution when there are no existing washer and dryer connections in your apartment, condo, or home. It is important to distinguish between the different models and options on the market today. Some models only provide washing functions, so you still require a drying solution. Other models, like the LG all-in-one washer and dryer, include both washing and ventless drying into a single portable appliance.

How Does a LG Portable Washing Machine Work?

A LG portable washing machine functions just like other front loading washers and dryers. The key difference is how you connect the water intake and discharge lines. Instead of connecting these to actual washer connections in a laundry room, they are connected to a kitchen sink conversion kit. The conversion kit includes connections for both the intake and discharge lines into a single piece, which conveniently attaches to most kitchen sink faucets. Once connected to the faucet, you turn the water on and select the desired water temperature. In cases where you are using either hot or warm water for the wash cycle, you do need to adjust the faucet to cold water for the rinse cycles. After the wash cycle is complete, the machine automatically starts the drying cycle.

For more information about LG portable all-in-one washers and dryers, contact us at 800-875-1533.

LG Washer and Dryer Solutions for Your Home

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If you are tired of making regular trips to your local laundromat to do laundry, it is time to explore other laundry options, like finding the right LG washer and dryer for your home. LG offers people a wide range of in-home laundry solutions, whether you own your house or condo, or rent an apartment or home. LG takes the worry about needing a dryer vent out of the equation, to make it easier to choose a laundry solution for your home. All modern laundry solutions from LG include ventless drying technologies. 

LG Washer and Dryer Options

Since you do not have to worry about dryer vents, you are free to focus on what is necessary to install a LG washer in your home. All washers need to be connected to hot and cold water lines, a discharge drain, and use a standard 110 volt three-prong outlet. If your home already has these connections, your next step is to measure the laundry area to ensure what size washers and dryers will fit into the available space. Remember, you need a few inches on each side, and the back of the appliances left open for ventilation.

If your home lacks existing laundry connections, you have a few different options. You could tap into existing water, drain, and electrical lines and remodel a closet or other area as your laundry room. If you are unable to remodel the home because you are renting, you will want to consider combination washer and dryer models, since these can be converted into portable machines that connect right to your kitchen sink.

Call us today at 800-875-1533 to learn more about LG washer and dryer solutions for your home. 

Overcoming Logistic Challenges of Installing Washer and Dryer Sets

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The logistic challenge of installing washer and dryer sets is one of the biggest concerns for rental communities which currently do not have in-unit laundries. It is important to carefully identify any potential issues for your buildings and units to avoid problems later. Some of the more common issues rental communities experience include the size of the units, no pre-existing washer dryer connections, no dryer vents, and no in-unit laundry rooms.

Each of these issues is not difficult to resolve by selecting the most appropriate washer and dryer sets. In situations where there are no pre-existing dryer vents, installing ventless dryers overcomes this issue. For rental homes without laundry rooms, you could use a hallway closet, pantry closet, or other area in the unit to install a compact stackable washer and ventless dryer. Just keep in mind, with compact stackable laundry pairs, you will need to tap existing water, drain, and electrical lines, so they should be easily accessible.

If space is a concern, or it is not easy to convert existing closets in your units, another option is to install a compact all-in-one washer and ventless dryer. An all-in-one solution combines both washing and drying features into a single appliance. The appliance may be installed under a countertop in the kitchen where water, drain, and electrical lines are easier to access, or converted into a portable unit with wheels which is easily connected to the kitchen faucet to do laundry.  

For further assistance in finding the best laundry solutions for your rental homes, contact us at 800-875-1533.