Holiday Laundry Tips to Make the Season a Little Easier

The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and plenty of quality time with family—but it also brings extra laundry. Between festive outfits, guest linens, kitchen towels, and those inevitable spills from holiday dinners, laundry can pile up fast.

A little planning (and a few insider tricks) can keep the season running smoothly and your home feeling fresh. Here are some simple holiday laundry tips to save you stress this winter.

1. Treat Stains Quickly—The Clock Matters

Holiday gatherings mean higher chances of spills. From gravy and cranberry sauce to red wine and chocolate, many holiday stains become tougher to remove the longer they sit. Blot, don’t rub—this prevents pushing the stain deeper into the fabric. Keep a small kit handy with stain remover, a gentle detergent, and cold water for fast action.

2. Wash Holiday Linens Before and After Festivities

Your tablecloths, cloth napkins, hand towels, and guest bedding often sit stored for months. Giving them a fresh wash before guests arrive brightens their appearance and removes dust or musty odors. After the celebration, pretreat food and beverage stains right away and wash linens on the warmest setting recommended for the fabric.

3. Don’t Overstuff the Machines

Holiday laundry loads tend to be bigger, but overloading the washer or dryer leads to incomplete cleaning, more wrinkles, and longer drying times. For bulky items like blankets or winter sweaters, wash in smaller loads or use commercial-size machines, like the machines we have at all three of our laundromat locations, for best results.

4. Freshen Up Winter Wear

Many holiday activities involve thick sweaters, scarves, and coats that can trap odors. Always check care labels—some outerwear requires delicate cycles or air drying. If your coat can handle a wash, remove lint and debris from pockets and zip it up before placing it in the machine.

5. Consider Wash & Fold Services During Busy Weeks

Between shopping, cooking, hosting, and traveling, laundry is the last thing anyone wants to worry about. A professional wash-and-fold service can save you hours—just drop it off and pick it up freshly washed, dried, and perfectly folded. It’s a simple way to keep your home running smoothly during the busiest time of year. We have three locations to choose from and we can absolutely help you get that holiday laundry done. We offer convenient drop-off services or we can pick it up for you at your home, see our website for more information.

This season, give yourself the gift of less stress and more time with the people you love. With a few smart laundry habits—and a little help from your local laundromat—you’ll breeze through the holidays feeling organized, refreshed, and ready for all the celebrations ahead.