Washing clothes seems simple, but it needs a lot of knowledge. The core premise is choosing the right washing methods. Many people think that washing is a simple operation of adding water and detergent. However, laundry care for clothes is actually a meticulous task that needs professionalism and experience.
The fabric characteristics of the clothes, the materials of the accessories, the types of stains, the manufacturing process, and the degree of wear and tear during daily wear will all directly affect the choice of washing solutions. The tolerance of different materials is greatly different, and the treatment methods for the same type of stain on different clothes are also completely different.
It is impossible to match the best washing method for each piece of clothing based on experience and random operation. To strike a balance between cleanliness and protection, solid knowledge of washing and care, long-term practical experience, and precise control over the characteristics of fabrics are needed.
Silk
Silk clothes are delicate and fragile. A small mistake during stain removal can cause irreversible damage, such as fading, fringing, and hardening. Professional laundry staff does a stain removal test on inconspicuous areas such as the corners and inner sides of the clothes. They observe the fabric’s reaction, and then determine the plan. Combined with ultrasonic stain removal technology, it can effectively remove stains and reduce fabric friction damage as much as possible. If customers accidentally contaminate the silk and send the silk clothes to the laundry shops, the laundry shops should avoid repeatedly wiping the silk with wet cloths. Wet friction can easily cause local fading and mottling.
- Right method
The correct way is to gently press and absorb the stains with a clean wet tissue.
After stain removal, staff can hand-wash the silk or use the Kingstar wet cleaning machine SHS-2025P for batch washing. The spinning speed during washing is 15 rpm, and the spin/stop ratio is 3s/27s. The water temperature should be controlled at 30℃. Choosing the neutral detergent or special detergent for silk can effectively improve the washing effect and protect the colors and clothes.
Clothes with Leather Accessories
Clothes with leather parts are more difficult to wash and care for. There is no fixed answer to whether to wash or dry-clean them. The key is identifying the type of leather. Professional leather care specialists make customized solutions according to the leather type, craftsmanship, and condition. Those solutions clean clothes thoroughly and keep the original color, shape, and soft texture of the clothes. Laundries use professional leather care equipment and treatments to complete the full process, including cleaning, conditioning, and color locking.
However, before cleaning, front-end staff must communicate fully with customers about the clothes. Carefulness is needed during washing to avoid dye transfer, fading, stiffening, or cracking of the leather parts.
Down Jackets
Down jackets are worn for long periods and easily have heavy oil stains. Although most down jackets are labeled washable, people should still pay special attention to down jackets with special fabrics or techniques. (coated fabrics, taped-seam down jackets, down jackets decorated with sequins or accessories…) They must be sorted and cleaned separately.
- Kingstar wet cleaning machine
The Kingstar wet cleaning machine SHS-2025P can save 79 sets of automatic washing programs, which is convenient for people to do a refined classification. Different types of down jackets can be set with different washing parameters. This targeted washing can thoroughly remove water-soluble and oil-soluble stains. Combined with the Kingstar intelligent dryer, which can save 99 sets of drying programs, it can dry evenly, restore its fluffy and soft touch, and remain clean and warm after washing.
Linen
Seat covers and sofa covers made of linen focus on shrinkage control and cleaning effectiveness. Linen shrinks obviously when it is first washed, so regular manufacturers will pre-shrink it in advance, so that the finished product will not shrink much when washed and cared for. These kinds of textiles easily have many water-based stains and dust in long-term use.
- Kingstar washing machine
Using a Kingstar washing machine can thoroughly flush into fabric gaps for a deeply clean and refreshed result. If the care label clearly specifies dry cleaning, the dry cleaning must be used to balance cleanliness and fabric protection.
Linen
Suede and velour clothes easily have flattened nap, sagging, and wrinkles after wearing, which affects appearance and reduces texture. These issues can be fully resolved professionally.
- Simple daily care
People can steam the clothes from the back and gently brush the nap in one direction with a soft brush. A fabric softener can be used first.
- Laundry plant
Laundry factories can use a vertical form finisher to steam and reshape clothes in three dimensions. This smoothes wrinkles, lifts flattened fibers, and restores fluff and volume. It brings back the original texture and appearance.
Carpets
Due to long-term use, dust, stains, and bacteria will deeply embed in the fibers of carpets. Household vacuum cleaners can only remove surface dust and cannot deeply clean. Professional washing and care have spacious work areas, specialized laundry equipment, and disinfecting detergents, so they can thoroughly flush every gap in the carpet and remove stubborn stains and bacteria. After cleaning, carpets should be fully dried to prevent mold and bacterial growth. This extends their service life.
Conclusion
Laundry is never a simple cleaning. It is the professional care for clothes. From delicate silk to heavy down jackets, from leather accessories to linen textiles, every material, every clothes need suitable washing and care solutions. Laundry shops should clean clothes, keep the texture of fabrics, and extend service life by virtue of mature technology, special equipment, and rich experience, so that each piece of clothes can maintain the best condition. Kingstar intelligent washing machines, wet cleaning machines, and dryers can all simplify the complicated tasks in laundry shops, greatly improve the working efficiency, and provide better washing quality.
Q&A
Q1: Is a dry cleaning machine still necessary if it is equipped with a Kingstar wet cleaning machine
A1: Wet cleaning machines can wash a wider range of items than traditional water washing machines and can safely clean some clothes that need dry cleaning, but they cannot completely replace dry cleaning machines.
Q2: Can coated clothes be dry-cleaned?
A2: Coated clothes cannot be dry-cleaned. They should be washed inside out to protect the coating.
Q3: How do laundries set their laundry fees?
A3: A laundry shop should first understand the prices of competing products in the surrounding area, then set different prices for different clothes at different levels. At the same time, it can launch some low-priced packages at different stages to attract customers.
