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Yes, I wash my sheets (almost) every week. So that leaves only one thing… the pillow. Pillows should be washed twice a year in commercial machines. Home machines simply don’t extract enough water to ensure a clean and well rinsed pillow. If you’re sleeping with a down pillow, use powder detergent and warm water. Liquid […]

There’s a lot of advice on how to keep your scrubs clean. Amy’s Laundry, located in Westminster MD, is here to bring you the facts on how to keep your scrubs clean, germ free, and fresh. According to the CDC and OSHA, scrubs that aren’t used as personal protective equipment (for examplelab coats) but they […]

Everyone loves to curl up with their pet, but when cuddle time is over pet hair and dander remain. Isthere anything we can do? Don’t worry, your furry friend can stay but it’s time you take extraprecautions with your laundry. Regularly washing your clothes is the first line of defense against allergies. Make sure you […]

Haven’t washed your sheets this week? Then you should know the germy truth. Your toilet seat is probably cleaner than your bed. According to microbiologist Jason Tetro, after just one week your pillow harbors more than 5 million bacteria. And it gets worse. After four weeks your sheets are hiding more than 10 million bacteria. […]

TheraKneads take extraordinary care to provide a clean and sanitary environment for their customers, which is why they reached out to Amy’s Laundry to clean, disinfect, and fold their sheets, blankets, and head rest covers. At Amy’s Laundry, we spot treat, wash, and fold their items to the 912 Standard, and use the highest quality […]

COVID has everyone wondering if they need to change their laundry routine. There are as many opinions as people, but thankfully we have enough facts to guide us through these bizarre times. Okay, we have enough to guide us through laundry, but you guys are on your own with the rest of the craziness. What […]

Coffee stain? No problem! Make sure you soak the stain in lukewarm water as soon as possible. Then, apply liquid laundry detergent to a towel and press it into the stain. Do not rub the stain with bar soap or sprinkle on powdered detergent. The more delicate the fabric, the less detergent you should use. […]

Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. While eating a cheese pizza or frying up some crispy chicken, that oil drips or pops onto your favorite shirt leaving behind what you think is a ‘forever stain’.  All is not lost! Amy’s Laundry has some tips to get that stubborn stain out. It’s important to treat […]

Don’t get too excited! You still have to pay for your Girl Scout cookies, but when you buy them at Amy’s Laundry on Sunday November 10, we will put a Buck-a-Box (a dollar for every box you buy) on your laundry card or towards your laundry drop off service. Brownie Troop 983 will be on […]

Amy’s Laundry had its first Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in October of this year. As part of Amy’s commitment to the community, Amy’s Laundry ran a fundraising effort from October 20-26. For each customer that wore pink and rang the bell, Amy donated $5.00 to the Embrace program at Carroll Hospital Center. Several of the […]