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What is One Load of Laundry? 

The first step to achieving wrinkle-free, clean clothes is to understand how much your washer can hold. They do not recommend overfilling your machine. Your clothing will not be clean if you are adding too many items. As a rule of thumb, fill your machine ⅔ full. The clothes should be able to move freely in the water with agitation. Loading your machine properly will result in your clothes being clean and wrinkle-free at the end of the cycle. Water is the most important factor when trying to achieve clean clothing. "Sloshing" is a great sound when hearing your machine work. A standard load of laundry is 8-12 lbs. If you have a newer washing machine it may hold up to 3 loads! Loading the machine with many items can result in damaged clothes and even a broken washing machine. If your machine goes off balance it is usually caused by overloading. You should always check the machine’s manual for the capacity recommendation. Frequently overloading your machine can result in a damaged motor and washtub. Understanding the capacity of your machine extends the life of your machine and helps you get those clean clothes you were hoping for! 

How do I clean my dryer vent?

Cleaning your dryer vent is extremely important! If your dryer vent is not cleaned regularly, your clothing could take much longer to dry and can be a fire hazard. To clean your dryer vent, you will first need to remove the vent screen. It can be found inside the door of your dryer or on top of the machine depending on what type of machine you have. Pull the vent screen out and remove all built up lint. To get a deeper clean, take your vacuum hose and vacuum out the vent inside your dryer with an attachment. Don't forget about the vent in the back! It's an easy removal. All you will need is a screwdriver to loosen the attachment that holds the dryer hose onto the machine. Once it is removed, you can vacuum out the hose with an attachment. Put back in place and tighten the ring around the hose with the screwdriver. Your clothes will dry much faster and the risk of a fire hazard is dramatically reduced! Go you!