Autumn is here Brisbane

So finally Autumn has reached it's chilly fingers in to our mornings and we love it!  Such a nice change from the heat and humidity of Brisbane's long summer.  

This is a perfect time to pop your Doonas and Blankets in to our BIG Express Dexter machines to freshen them up.  TIP:  Doonas require LESS detergent than a normal load of washing.

Our Maxi Load Dexter will hold a King or Queen size Doona  $14.00 - 25 mins approx
Our Triple Load Dexter will hold Queen, Double or single size Doonas.  $8.00 - 23 mins

Don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions or need help when there.

**PayWave, ApplePay and Android Pay available on all Dexter machines.  

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6am - 9pm

Spring Clean and pack away your Doonas!

With the early spring arriving in Brisbane this week, why not get started on moving the winter warmers out and getting the summer gear ready!

Now with our MAXI wash Dexter Front loader, you can wash your King size *doonas, *blankets, *mattress toppers, *quilts and even freshen up *curtains!

* (please follow Care Instructions on each items for washing guide)

Dexter Front load washers take between 20 -24 mins.

Our BIG Commercial Gas Dexter Dryers will also easily hold your King size doonas, blankets and mattress toppers to get them dry and ready to pack away.  

** We recommend that you read the Care Instructions first on the label.  If you do use our Dryers we recommend Medium - Low heat if uncertain or no Care Label is available. 

Please don't hesitate to call Geoff or Karen if you have any questions.

MAXI load - 18 kg capacity
TRIPLE load - 13.6 kg capacity
DOUBLE load - 9 kg capacity

Big Doona washer in Taringa!

Great news, Indooroopilly Laundromat now has a BIG Dexter Maxi - Quad Load washer, that will wash your King size doonas, blankets, quilts, mattress toppers or pillows with ease.
This fabulous big boy has 18 kg capacity.
  
So now you have a great choice to suit whatever size laundry load you need here in Taringa.  What size machine do you need?

• Maxi-Quad Load will handle 3+ baskets of laundry and has 18 kg capacity.  It extracts water at 100 g force.  Gentle - yet powerful. Wash time of 23 -24 minutes!
• Triple Express Load will handle 2-3 baskets of laundry or double-queen size doonas and blankets. It has 13.6kg capacity and extracts water at an amazing 200 g force, leaving your clothes cleaner and drier.  Wash time of 20 - 23 minutes!
• Double Express Load will handle up to 2 baskets of your laundry or single doona's, mattress toppers.  It has 9 kg capacity and extracts water at an amazing 200 g force, leaving your clothes cleaner and drier.  Wash time of 20 - 23 minutes!

Maytag Single Load is a top load washer with an agitator. Holding 6 kg for small to average washes.  This is a commercial version of domestic washers, easy to use.  Wash time of 35 minutes approx.

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Tips for washing Doonas

This is our most viewed and favourite Tip about Doona washing, from the History of blogging about our Laundromat.  And what a perfect time to repost it.  Just as Brisbane is expected to drop in the single figures for morning Temperatures brrrrr!  So, enjoy and we hope this helps get your Doona's and Blankets snuggly clean for the chill.

Tips for washing your Doona's

* Remember all our Dexter machines have PayWave
We recommend that you can wash a Double, Queen or King Doona, King/Queen blankets or thick underlays/mattress protectors in our Dexter Maxi Front load machine $14.00 - 25 mins approx.  Or even a queen Doona will fit in our Dexter Triple load.  You can fit a Single or 'thin' double/queen in the Double Express Front Load machines.   

** Please do NOT try to cram doona's or big bulky blankets, mattress protectors in to the Top Loaders.  They will not fit in loosely enough to wash properly and you will sadly end up with a doona full of detergent.  :/

It is best if you wash Doona's on there own and not mixed with other clothing or towels.  The fillings of Doona's are thick and soak up alot of water.  Fit your Doona in so that you can still slide your hand in above the Doona at the top inside.  As the doona fills with water it will condense slightly, this will allow a good amount of movement and water coverage.   This means that you will get the 'best' cleanest wash.  Do not put any more than 1 cap of detergent in with Doona's or blankets - LESS is BEST for heavy items like this.  We recommend a WARM Wash setting.  As you close the door, check to make sure no material is hanging out to be caught between door and seal.  

~Always ....Check your doona instructions as to what temperature to set the wash, and if they can be placed in dryers ~

Big pink fluffy blanket in the Express Triple

If you are drying your Doona or Blanket - check the label first.  Start your drying on a MEDIUM temperature setting.  We recommend that you STOP the dryer and check the doona about 5 minutes in.  Make sure the doona is not getting too hot.  You can then close the door and 'press' the RESTART button.  The slowest part to dry on your Doona will always be around the seems and edges, where material is thickest.  
Karen and Geoff 





 

Washing Doona's - tips for great results!

We get asked a lot about how to best wash Doona's by customers in our Laundromat.  So, here is a very popular prior tip from us about washing your Doona's.  We hope it helps get those snuggly items ready for the cooler months!

Tips for washing your Doona's 

As we have fabulous BIG FAST *express* Dexter frontloaders....and the chilly months are ahead of us.  It is a perfect time to wash and freshen up the winter warmers and bedding.

We recommend:  you can wash a Double, Queen or King Doona, King/Queen blankets or thick underlays/mattress protectors in the Triple Load Frontloaders.  You can fit a Single or 'thin' double/queen in the Double Load Frontloaders.   

Use our FREE eco laundry liquid, which is suitable for sensitive skin, it's earth friendly and Australian made and owned.  It gives great results and you only need 1 capful.  Remember "less is more" for best results with laundry detergent.

It is best if you wash Doona's on their own and not mixed with other clothing or towels.  Depending on the fillings of your Doona a warm wash is recommended.  Once the water soaks through they will condense and wash brilliantly in the *express* Dexters.  Note - do not use to much detergent, less is more - for better results in these super fast spinning *express* Dexter frontloaders.   

~Always check your doona instructions as to what temperature to set the wash, and if they can be placed in dryers~  
Once in the Dryers start on a low temp and check it after a few minutes.  If the outer covering is silky or shiny you may need to remove it after 8 minutes to make sure it does not overheat and 'pinch' the material.  Cotton covers should be started on LOW heat and checked, if okay you can then test on Medium heat.  You can stop our Dryers, check, close the door press the START button.

Hope this helps you get the best results for your winter warmers.

NOTE:   **Please do NOT try to cram doona's or big bulky blankets, mattress protectors in to the Top Loaders!!   They will not fit in properly, if they stick up above the agitator they will not get covered in water or wash through and you will end up with a doona full of detergent.  :/ 

Karen & Geoff