Load abandonment at the laundromat is not recommended. If you leave your laundry in the washer or dryer and then cruise off on other errands, be sure you know the cycle time of the wash--and make sure to return before it finishes. If you return hours later, you may find your laundry removed from the machine, by another customer. If you're lucky they'll move your wet stuff to a dryer, but you may also find them sopping in a pile .

2torial #0454: Learn2 Wash, Dry and Fold Your Laundry (Continued) Pre-treat stubborn stains If there's an especially stubborn stain, pre-treat it. Rub a small amount of liquid detergent into the stain. Or use one of the many sprays or liquid stain treatments. Step 4