# How to wash – Page 3 | Speed Queen --- # How to wash Complete guides to washing duvets, down jackets, curtains, shoes and specialty textiles Topics [All ](/en/blog/index.md)[How to wash ](/en/blog/how-to-wash/index.md)[Laundry tips ](/en/blog/laundry-tips/index.md)[Getting started](/en/blog/getting-started/index.md) 82 articles [![How to Wash Sofa Covers in a Washing Machine](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-sofa-cover-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sofa-cover-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sofa-cover-guide/) ## [How to Wash Sofa Covers in a Washing Machine](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sofa-cover-guide/) [Can sofa covers go in the machine? Temperatures by fabric (30-40 °C), 18 kg machines at the laundromat for large covers, and drying without shrinkage.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sofa-cover-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sofa-cover-guide/) [![How to Wash a Swimsuit: Elasticity & Colour Care](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-swimsuit-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-swimsuit-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-swimsuit-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Swimsuit: Elasticity & Colour Care](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-swimsuit-guide/) [Does chlorine damage swimsuits? Yes — rinse immediately. Hand or machine wash at 30 °C, flat-dry in the shade to preserve elastane.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-swimsuit-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-swimsuit-guide/) [![How to Wash a Tablecloth: Cotton, Linen, Stain-Proof](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-tablecloth-care-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-tablecloth-care-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-tablecloth-care-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Tablecloth: Cotton, Linen, Stain-Proof](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-tablecloth-care-guide/) [Wine stain on the tablecloth? Pre-treat before washing. Cotton 60 °C, linen 40 °C, stain-proof 30 °C no softener. Large tablecloths need 18 kg machines.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-tablecloth-care-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-tablecloth-care-guide/) [![How to Wash a Fleece Blanket or Throw in the Machine](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-throw-blanket-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-throw-blanket-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-throw-blanket-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Fleece Blanket or Throw in the Machine](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-throw-blanket-guide/) [Does fabric softener damage fleece? Yes. 30 °C max, zero softener, low-heat drying. Anti-pilling, static, 18 kg laundromat machines.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-throw-blanket-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-throw-blanket-guide/) [![How to Wash Velvet in the Machine Without Damaging It](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-velvet-clothes-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-velvet-clothes-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-velvet-clothes-guide/) ## [How to Wash Velvet in the Machine Without Damaging It](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-velvet-clothes-guide/) [Can velvet go in the washing machine? Yes: 30 °C delicate cycle, inside out, 400-600 RPM spin. Method by type (corduroy, smooth, silk velvet).](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-velvet-clothes-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-velvet-clothes-guide/) [![How to Clean a Wedding Dress: Stains, Washing & Storage](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-wedding-dress-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wedding-dress-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wedding-dress-guide/) ## [How to Clean a Wedding Dress: Stains, Washing & Storage](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wedding-dress-guide/) [Wine, makeup, or grass stain on a wedding dress? Spot cleaning, hand wash in the bathtub, dry cleaning: when to do what + long-term storage guide.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wedding-dress-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wedding-dress-guide/) [![How to Clean a Wetsuit (Surfing, Diving, Triathlon)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-wetsuit-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wetsuit-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wetsuit-guide/) ## [How to Clean a Wetsuit (Surfing, Diving, Triathlon)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wetsuit-guide/) [Can you machine wash a wetsuit? Never. Fresh water rinse, hand wash with mild soap, shade drying and hanger storage — step-by-step guide.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wetsuit-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wetsuit-guide/) [![Whiten Sneakers: Methods That Actually Work](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-white-sneakers-whiten-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-white-sneakers-whiten-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 9 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-white-sneakers-whiten-guide/) ## [Whiten Sneakers: Methods That Actually Work](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-white-sneakers-whiten-guide/) [White sneakers turning yellow? Baking soda + hydrogen peroxide, machine wash at 30 °C, magic eraser. By material (canvas, mesh, leather): what actually whitens.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-white-sneakers-whiten-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-white-sneakers-whiten-guide/) [![How to Wash a Wool Sweater Without Shrinking It](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-wool-sweater-no-shrink-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wool-sweater-no-shrink-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wool-sweater-no-shrink-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Wool Sweater Without Shrinking It](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wool-sweater-no-shrink-guide/) [Wool sweater shrunk or felted? Wool cycle at 30 °C max, enzyme-free detergent, flat drying. Method by fibre type (merino, cashmere, alpaca).](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wool-sweater-no-shrink-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-wool-sweater-no-shrink-guide/) [![How to Wash Workwear and Work Overalls](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-workwear-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-workwear-guide/) [How to wash · March 23, 2026 · 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-workwear-guide/) ## [How to Wash Workwear and Work Overalls](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-workwear-guide/) [How to remove engine grease from workwear? Fuller's earth, pre-soaking, 60 °C. Protocols for paint, cement, odours + laundromat 18 kg machines.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-workwear-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-workwear-guide/) [![Machine Capacity for a Double Duvet: Full Chart (2026)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/machine-capacity-double-duvet-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/machine-capacity-double-duvet/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 9 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/machine-capacity-double-duvet/) ## [Machine Capacity for a Double Duvet: Full Chart (2026)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/machine-capacity-double-duvet/) [8 kg, 10 kg, or 18 kg? Full chart by duvet size and filling. Will your duvet fit in your machine? Find out here.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/machine-capacity-double-duvet/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/machine-capacity-double-duvet/) [![How to Wash a Backpack in the Machine Without Damaging It](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-backpack-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-backpack-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-backpack-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Backpack in the Machine Without Damaging It](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-backpack-guide/) [Backpack smells bad? Wash on delicate 30 °C, inside out, no tumble dryer. By material (nylon, polyester, canvas, leather) + what should not go in a machine.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-backpack-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-backpack-guide/) [![How to Wash a Cap Without Losing Its Shape](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-cap-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-cap-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 6 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-cap-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Cap Without Losing Its Shape](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-cap-guide/) [Can you wash a cap in the dishwasher? No, that is a myth. Hand wash or machine wash (mesh bag, 30 °C), dry on a form. Method by fabric.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-cap-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-cap-guide/) [![How to Wash a Coat or Parka in the Washing Machine](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-coat-parka-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-coat-parka-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 11 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-coat-parka-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Coat or Parka in the Washing Machine](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-coat-parka-guide/) [Can you machine wash a wool coat? Yes, at 30 °C on a wool cycle. Polyester, waterproof, parka: cycle, temperature, and drying by fabric.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-coat-parka-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-coat-parka-guide/) [![How to Wash a Feather or Down Duvet in a Washing Machine](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-feather-duvet-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-feather-duvet-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 9 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-feather-duvet-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Feather or Down Duvet in a Washing Machine](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-feather-duvet-guide/) [30 °C, mild liquid detergent, no fabric softener, 15-18 kg machine. Full step-by-step method to wash a down duvet without damaging loft.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-feather-duvet-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-feather-duvet-guide/) [![How to Wash Jeans in a Machine Without Ruining Them](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-jeans-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-jeans-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-jeans-guide/) ## [How to Wash Jeans in a Machine Without Ruining Them](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-jeans-guide/) [Should you wash jeans after every wear? No, every 4-5 wears is enough. Raw, stretch or stonewashed: temperature, cycle and anti-fading tips.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-jeans-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-jeans-guide/) [![How to Wash a Sleeping Bag in a Machine (2026)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-sleeping-bag-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sleeping-bag-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 8 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sleeping-bag-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Sleeping Bag in a Machine (2026)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sleeping-bag-guide/) [Sleeping bag losing its loft? Front-load 18 kg machine, specialist detergent, tumble dry with dryer balls. Down & synthetic method + storage tips.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sleeping-bag-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-sleeping-bag-guide/) [![How to Wash Stuffed Animals in a Machine (Safe Guide)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-stuffed-animal-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-stuffed-animal-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-stuffed-animal-guide/) ## [How to Wash Stuffed Animals in a Machine (Safe Guide)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-stuffed-animal-guide/) [Can you machine-wash a stuffed animal? Yes: delicate cycle at 30-40 °C in a mesh bag, gentle drying. Full dust-mite protocol at 60 °C included.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-stuffed-animal-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-stuffed-animal-guide/) [![How to Wash a Weighted Blanket in the Machine Safely](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-weighted-blanket-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-weighted-blanket-guide/) [How to wash · March 16, 2026 · 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-weighted-blanket-guide/) ## [How to Wash a Weighted Blanket in the Machine Safely](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-weighted-blanket-guide/) [Can your machine handle a weighted blanket? Max weight, glass vs plastic beads, the right cycle. An 18 kg laundromat machine is often the answer.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-weighted-blanket-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-weighted-blanket-guide/) [![Is Your Duvet Machine Washable? How to Check](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/is-duvet-machine-washable-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/is-duvet-machine-washable/) [How to wash · March 15, 2026 · 8 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/is-duvet-machine-washable/) ## [Is Your Duvet Machine Washable? How to Check](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/is-duvet-machine-washable/) [Care label, GINETEX symbols, drum size, filling, volume: how to tell if a duvet can really go in the machine without damage.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/is-duvet-machine-washable/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/is-duvet-machine-washable/) [![Duvet Cover: Washing Temperature and Frequency Guide](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-duvet-cover-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-duvet-cover-guide/) [How to wash · March 15, 2026 · 9 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-duvet-cover-guide/) ## [Duvet Cover: Washing Temperature and Frequency Guide](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-duvet-cover-guide/) [40 to 60 °C depending on the fabric, twice a month as a routine: the practical guide to washing a duvet cover without wearing it out or wrinkling it.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-duvet-cover-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-duvet-cover-guide/) [![How to Wash Ski Gear: Guide by Fabric Type](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/wash-ski-gear-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-ski-gear-guide/) [How to wash · February 7, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-ski-gear-guide/) ## [How to Wash Ski Gear: Guide by Fabric Type](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-ski-gear-guide/) [How to machine-wash Gore-Tex without losing waterproofing? Gore-Tex, fleece, merino: protocol by ski fabric + drying and end-of-season storage.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-ski-gear-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/wash-ski-gear-guide/) [![Rough Towels: How to Make Them Soft Again](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/fluffy-towels-guide-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/fluffy-towels-guide/) [How to wash · February 2, 2026 · 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/fluffy-towels-guide/) ## [Rough Towels: How to Make Them Soft Again](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/fluffy-towels-guide/) [Rough towels after washing? White vinegar, proper rinsing and tumble drying: the real steps that work to get fluffy towels back.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/fluffy-towels-guide/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/fluffy-towels-guide/) [![How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets? Full Guide (2026)](https://static.laveries-speed-queen.fr/images/blog/how-often-wash-sheets-cover.webp)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/how-often-wash-sheets/) [How to wash · February 2, 2026 · 8 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/how-often-wash-sheets/) ## [How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets? Full Guide (2026)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/how-often-wash-sheets/) [Wash sheets every 1-2 weeks. Frequency chart: summer/winter, temperatures by fabric (pillowcases, duvet covers, mattress protectors). Dust mite tips.](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/how-often-wash-sheets/) [Read article ](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/how-often-wash-sheets/) ## Other topics [Laundry tips ](/en/blog/laundry-tips/index.md)[Getting started ](/en/blog/getting-started/index.md)[All articles](/en/blog/index.md) ## Most read articles Selection [1](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/laundromat-prices-2026/) ### [Laundromat Prices in 2026: How Much Does It Cost?](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/laundromat-prices-2026/) [Getting started • 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/laundromat-prices-2026/) [2](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-detergent-guide/) ### [Which Detergent to Choose: Liquid, Powder, Pods (2026)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-detergent-guide/) [Laundry tips • 12 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/choose-detergent-guide/) [3](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-guide/) ### [How to Clean a Washing Machine: Vinegar & Baking Soda (2026)](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-guide/) [Laundry tips • 10 min](https://laveries-speed-queen.fr/en/blog/clean-washing-machine-guide/)