# Laundry Guides – Page 5 | Speed Queen --- # Speed Queen Blog Tips, tricks, and best practices for your laundry 214 articles total • Page 5 of 36 [![Bleach and Laundry: When to Use It, When to Avoid It](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/bleach-laundry-when-to-use-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/bleach-laundry-when-to-use/) [Laundry tips · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/bleach-laundry-when-to-use/) ## [Bleach and Laundry: When to Use It, When to Avoid It](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/bleach-laundry-when-to-use/) [Bleach and laundry: white cotton/linen only. Dosage, alternatives (sodium percarbonate, Sanytol), and why to avoid it at the laundromat.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/bleach-laundry-when-to-use/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/bleach-laundry-when-to-use/) [![Choosing a Washing Machine: Capacity, Energy, Budget (2026)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/choose-washing-machine-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-washing-machine/) [Getting started · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-washing-machine/) ## [Choosing a Washing Machine: Capacity, Energy, Budget (2026)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-washing-machine/) [What washing machine capacity for your household? 5-12 kg by size, front vs top loader, energy class A-B, budget EUR 300-1000. Plus the laundromat alternative.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-washing-machine/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-washing-machine/) [![How to Clean a Washing Machine Detergent Drawer](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/clean-detergent-drawer-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-detergent-drawer-guide/) [Laundry tips · March 23, 2026 · 11 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-detergent-drawer-guide/) ## [How to Clean a Washing Machine Detergent Drawer](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-detergent-drawer-guide/) [Grimy detergent drawer, black residue, or mould? White vinegar, percarbonate, scrubbing: 5-minute clean, brand-by-brand guide.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-detergent-drawer-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-detergent-drawer-guide/) [![How to Clean Your Washing Machine Drain Filter](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/clean-drain-filter-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-drain-filter-guide/) [Laundry tips · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-drain-filter-guide/) ## [How to Clean Your Washing Machine Drain Filter](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-drain-filter-guide/) [Machine won't drain or smells bad? The filter may be clogged. Where to find it, how to clean it in 5 min, quarterly schedule.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-drain-filter-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-drain-filter-guide/) [![How to Clean a Mattress: Stains, Odours & Maintenance](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/clean-mattress-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-mattress-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 13 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-mattress-guide/) ## [How to Clean a Mattress: Stains, Odours & Maintenance](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-mattress-guide/) [Urine, blood or sweat stain on your mattress? Baking soda, vinegar, steam: methods by stain type + maintenance schedule (every 3-6 months).](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-mattress-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-mattress-guide/) [![How to Clean a Washing Machine Door Seal (Mould)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/clean-washing-machine-seal-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-seal-guide/) [Laundry tips · March 23, 2026 · 11 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-seal-guide/) ## [How to Clean a Washing Machine Door Seal (Mould)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-seal-guide/) [Washing machine door seal mouldy or black? White vinegar, sodium percarbonate paste, prevention (open door, wipe after cycle). When to replace.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-seal-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-seal-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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