Between school pickups, soccer practice, and everything else on the calendar, laundry can pile up fast. At Polanco Laundry in Arleta, we see busy families every day — and we've picked up a few tricks that make laundry day easier for everyone.
1. Sort as You Go
Instead of sorting a mountain of clothes on laundry day, keep two or three bins in your closet or laundry area — one for darks, one for lights, and one for towels and bedding. When the bin is full, it's ready to wash. No sorting required.
2. Use the Right Machine Size
Stuffing too many clothes into a small washer doesn't save money — it means clothes don't get clean and you end up rewashing them. At Polanco Laundry, we have six machine sizes from 15 to 125 pounds, so you can match your load to the right washer every time. Our 80 lb and 125 lb machines are perfect for comforters, blankets, and big family loads.
3. Wash Bedding and Towels Separately
Towels produce lint that clings to other fabrics, and bedding needs room to move freely in the drum. Wash them in their own loads for better results. Our larger machines give sheets and comforters plenty of space to agitate properly.
4. Take Advantage of Free Dry Days
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at Polanco Laundry, drying is free on all dryers when you wash in any of our machines. That's a real savings for families doing multiple loads. Plan your laundry around these days and keep more money in your pocket.
Wash in any machine on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and dry for free — all day, all dryers. Must be used the same day.
5. Try Drop-Off Wash & Fold
Sometimes the best laundry tip is to let someone else handle it. Our next-day wash & fold service starts at just $1.75 per pound (10 lb minimum). Drop off your laundry on the way to work and pick it up the next day — washed, dried, and folded with premium detergents. Need it faster? Same-day express is available for $2.00 per pound, ready in four hours or less.
Visit Us
Polanco Laundry is located at 14429 Van Nuys Blvd, Arleta, CA 91331 — serving Arleta, the San Fernando Valley, and greater Los Angeles. We're open seven days a week, 6 AM to 10 PM, with free parking, free Wi-Fi, a kids zone with a slide, snacks, and cold drinks.
Have questions? Call or text us at (818) 267-8552.
Ready to Make Laundry Day Easier?
Stop by Polanco Laundry — open 7 days a week at 14429 Van Nuys Blvd, Arleta, CA 91331.
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