Don’t Over-Dry Your Laundry: A Simple Way to Protect Your Clothes

Don’t Over-Dry Your Laundry: A Simple Way to Protect Your Clothes

We all want our laundry to come out soft, fresh, and ready to wear. But leaving clothes in the dryer too long can actually do more harm than good. Over-drying is one of the most common laundry mistakes, and it can shorten the life of your favorite pieces.

At Willard Wash Laundromat, our dryers are carefully maintained for maximum efficiency, but timing is just as important as the machine itself.

Why Over-Drying Is a Problem

• Weakens Fabrics
  Heat breaks down fibers over time, causing clothes to lose their softness and strength.

• Causes Shrinking & Fading
  Ever pulled a shirt out of the dryer only to find it a size smaller? Over-drying is often the culprit.

• Wastes Energy
  Running a dryer longer than necessary doesn’t make clothes cleaner — it just drives up your energy use.

The Right Approach

✅ Remove clothes while they’re still slightly damp. They’ll finish air-drying quickly and will be easier to iron.
✅ Pay attention to fabric types — delicates and lightweight items often need less time than heavy towels or jeans.
✅ Use timed drying instead of “extra dry” settings to avoid overdoing it.

Our Promise at Willard Wash

When you dry your laundry with us, you can trust that our commercial machines are built for efficiency and regularly serviced to give you the best results. Combine that with smart habits like avoiding over-drying, and your laundry will look and feel its best every time.

The bottom line: Don’t let over-drying ruin your laundry. With the right timing, you’ll save energy, protect your clothes, and keep them looking fresh longer.