The permanent press cycle works to release creases in the fabrics placed within the washing machine by beginning the wash with warm or hot water, and then switching to cool while rinsing. The cycle ends with a slow spin, as a way to reduce wrinkles.

In essence, the permanent press cycle reduces the wrinkles in your clothes. It also helps to preserve the finish on your wrinkle-free items, allowing them to last longer. But, the hot water in the cycle can damage delicates if you’re not careful! Typically, you want to avoid the Permanent Press washing machine cycle with your delicate laundry.

Permanent Press cycles are also used to reduce the fading, shrinking, and pilling of certain synthetic materials. In comparison to the regular cycle, the Permanent Press cycle is gentler. However, it isn’t gentle enough for certain delicate garments, such as lingerie, athletic wear, or woven throws.

The delicate cycle on a washing machine is designed to be used for items that require gentle handling. ‍The delicate cycle can also be used for wool sweaters that are labeled “hand wash only” or any other item with a similar label.

‍The washing machine’s delicate cycle uses less agitation than the regular cycle does which helps protect fragile fabrics from damage. It also typically operates at lower water temperatures which helps prevent shrinkage and fading in color-sensitive materials like wool.

Additionally, most washers have an extra rinse option associated with their delicate cycles which can help ensure that all of the detergent has been removed from your clothing items before they go in the dryer.

‍The delicate cycle on a dryer is designed to help reduce wrinkling in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling when they are dried – such as cotton and linen.

‍The low heat setting of the delicate cycle helps keep these types of fabrics from becoming over-dried, while still providing enough heat to evaporate moisture from your clothes so they don’t come out damp.

Most dryers will have a timer associated with their delicate cycles so you can set it to run for shorter periods if needed – this ensures that your delicates don’t get over-dried and become brittle or faded due to excessive heat exposure.

“Wash and Fold” laundry is a laundry term that means we wash and we fold your laundry. We fold a ton of “wash and fold” laundry. And we’re really good at it!

Laundry sent in the wash and fold laundry bags get treated like regular laundry – washed, dried, and folded. These bags hold your everyday laundry including clothing, towels, sheets, and other items that you would run through a personal washer and dryer. Bags vary by location. Check your local options.

Some people only like to send their linens for cleaning. 

That’s why we offer a discounted Linen Bag specifically for your sheets and towels. These linens are harder to wash in smaller, residential washing machines.

Plus, when we beautifully fold them, unwrapping them is a real treat! The specialty Linen Bag is offered at a discounted price and is for only sheets & towels.

Different garments require different treatment. 

The Delicates Bag is perfect for your wash & fold garments that needs gentle wash and low-temperature or air dry.

For some people, it’s a few pairs of their favorite jeans. For others, it’s bras, underwear, and leggings. The garments in this bag are getting specialized and separated treatment from the rest of your order.

Skip the trip to the cleaners with dry cleaning delivery from 2ULaundry!

Anything that you want pressed or steamed and delivered on a hanger should be sent in this bag. 

Dry Cleaning garments are cleaned in liquid silicone. It’s a really light solvent that is chemically inert, is not petroleum-based, and is the modern-era standard for dry cleaning products.