# Laundry Guides – Page 18 | Speed Queen --- # Speed Queen Blog Tips, tricks, and best practices for your laundry 214 articles total • Page 18 of 36 [![How to Clean & Care for a Leather or Suede Jacket](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-leather-suede-jacket-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-leather-suede-jacket-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-leather-suede-jacket-guide/) ## [How to Clean & Care for a Leather or Suede Jacket](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-leather-suede-jacket-guide/) [Can you wash a leather jacket in the machine? No, never. Smooth leather, suede, nubuck: surface cleaning, stain removal, waterproofing and storage guide.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-leather-suede-jacket-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-leather-suede-jacket-guide/) [![How to Wash Linen in a Machine Without Wrinkles or Shrinkage](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-linen-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-linen-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-linen-guide/) ## [How to Wash Linen in a Machine Without Wrinkles or Shrinkage](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-linen-guide/) [Does linen shrink in the washer? Not if you wash at 40 °C (104 °F) max, delicate cycle, 600 rpm spin. Full care guide: shirts, pants, sheets.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-linen-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-linen-guide/) [![How to Wash Bras and Lingerie in a Machine Without Damage](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-lingerie-bra-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-lingerie-bra-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-lingerie-bra-guide/) ## [How to Wash Bras and Lingerie in a Machine Without Damage](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-lingerie-bra-guide/) [Can you machine-wash a bra? Yes: mesh bag required, 30 °C, delicate cycle. Method by fabric (lace, silk, cotton, microfibre) + drying tips.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-lingerie-bra-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-lingerie-bra-guide/) [![How to Wash a Mattress Protector or Pad in the Machine](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-mattress-protector-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-mattress-protector-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 11 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-mattress-protector-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Mattress Protector or Pad in the Machine](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-mattress-protector-guide/) [How often should you wash a mattress protector? Every 1-2 months at 60 C for hygiene. Programme, drying and frequency by use (baby, allergy, adult).](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-mattress-protector-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-mattress-protector-guide/) [![How Often Should You Wash Pyjamas? The Real Answer](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-pajamas-frequency-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pajamas-frequency/) [Laundry tips · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pajamas-frequency/) ## [How Often Should You Wash Pyjamas? The Real Answer](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pajamas-frequency/) [Pyjamas: every 3-4 wears. Adjusted by season, fabric (cotton, flannel, silk) and profile (child, summer). Not after every night.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pajamas-frequency/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pajamas-frequency/) [![How to Wash a Pleated Skirt Without Losing the Pleats](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Pleated Skirt Without Losing the Pleats](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/) [Pleated skirt in the machine: mesh bag, 30 °C, 400 rpm spin, hang dry by the waist. Complete guide by fabric (polyester, cotton, silk).](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-pleated-skirt-guide/) Speed Queen Newsletter ## Stay up to date Get our laundry tips and exclusive offers By subscribing, you agree to receive our emails. 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