Simple Laundry Hints

When life gives you laundry, we give you helpful laundry hints!

Often we meet people who don’t have the right washer and dryer for their needs. What they have is either broken, dysfunctional or old. That’s when we recommend a new washer and dryer pair, like our favorite Electrolux model.

Other times we meet someone with the right appliances, but who has questions about which laundry products to use.

We can help with that too!

Below is a useful guide we hope boosts your laundry skills to the next level.

Liquid detergent: Pre-measure the correct amount before using. It’s most effective when treating grease or oil stains.

Laundry pacs: With these, just toss one in the machine and go. They contain pre-measured detergent in a convenient little package. Laundry pacs are powerful cleaners and easy to use.

Powdered detergent: Similar to liquid detergent, you must measure the correct amount before using. It’s best for treating ground-in dirt, but make sure to add it to the washing machine before starting a load of clothes.

There’s no need to fret over doing the laundry. When you have the proper tools and knowledge, your laundry will come out great every time!

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980. 

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

How To Remove Grass Stains

Who doesn’t love spring? Backyard parties, baseball games and playing outside are just a few favorites. 

And then there are grass stains. So many grass stains.

You love to shop for new outfits for your kids. They look so adorable in their new clothes, especially running around the yard with their friends. The sight of them playing happily warms your heart. And then they return inside with their clothes covered in grass stains.

It’s an all too familiar scenario, and grass stains are so hard to remove. But what exactly makes these stains so stubborn?

Grass stains are comprised of different proteins, but they’re made mostly of chlorophyll from the plant. The chlorophyll is a dye stain, and some think dye stains are the toughest to remove. But not impossible.

If the stained fabric is machine washable, try these steps:

●       Pre-treat the stain with your preferred liquid laundry detergent

●       Rinse the clothing completely

●       Soak in warm water and a capful of all-fabric bleach (not chlorine bleach!)

●       Let this soak for an hour

●       Rinse the clothing completely again

●       Repeat until no stain remains

Grass stains are annoying, but possible to remove. But when the grass stain fades, your regular clothes still need attention. If you want to have soft, clean and good-smelling clothes after every wash, make sure your washer and dryer are up to the task. If they aren’t, our team will help you find the right laundry duo!

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980. 

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

What’s the Secret to Great Style?

You’ve seen the fashion shows and magazines over the years, and adhered to their advice. You have a Little Black Dress (LBD), a three-piece suit you mix and match with other pieces, comfortable shoes and a fabulous pair of jeans perfect for day or evening.

All your clothes look great in the store, either hanging on the rack or on the mannequin. But when you get home you’re faced with a true conundrum. To wear your clothes and show off your impeccable taste, you need to wash everything first.

How do you wash your new wardrobe without the color fading or the material breaking down?

That’s the part of the process no television show or salesperson tells you about. Fortunately, we’re here to make sure your clothes are clean and look brand new, even after years of use. 

If you have an Electrolux washing machine, your clothes will thank you.

What if your new blazer gets dirty during a business lunch? Don’t worry; there’s no need to fret over a massive dry cleaning bill. The Electrolux brand uses SmartBoost technology for the best stain removal. SmartBoost technology works uniquely by premixing water and detergent before the cycle starts, which maximizes cleaning power.

A stylish wardrobe takes your inner confidence and presents it to the world. You take good care of yourself, and your clothes deserve the same treatment. Electrolux expertly washes your clothes, ensuring you look your best at every turn.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.  

3 Things to Keep Away from the Dishwasher

The nightly dishwasher battle is made of many smaller fights: where the plates go, which way the utensils face and how to squeeze in every last thing so you don’t have to wash it by hand.

Dishwashers are great. They give us more time to relax rather than scrub dishes. Unfortunately, dishwashers are the root of many fights.

A common point of contention is what goes in the dishwasher and what to wash by hand. Here are a few items which should never see the inside of your dishwasher.

1.      Cast-iron skillet

You’ve used your skillet for many years, seasoning it to the point of culinary perfection. If you want to clean your skillet in the dishwasher...don’t! You’ll ruin it. Skip the dishwasher. Rinse your skillet in warm, soap-less water, or rub it clean with salt.     

2.      Vintage plates

            As a kid, you loved the family china. Beautifully handcrafted plates and cups with exquisite designs. You wondered why your parents never used them. Your parents may have had good reason for leaving the fine china locked behind glass doors. But now the good china belongs to you, and you want to use it. Stay far away from the dishwasher because hot water and detergents may destroy the hand-painted details. Vintage plates and cups are hand wash only.

3.      Anything wood or copper

            Wooden spoons, spatulas or cutting boards should never go in the dishwasher. The hot water

and heat used to dry is too harsh for wood, causing it to warp and lose its shape.

            Copper mugs and pots are popular because of their gorgeous color. Like with your wooden utensils, hand wash anything copper. A dishwasher is too harsh for copper and will dull its shiny appearance.

Now you know what should, or should not, go in the dishwasher. Let peace reign in your kitchen once again.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point. 

Natural Laundry Detergent is the Best for Your Washing Machine

Did you know what you put into your washing machine is just as important as the appliance itself?

Settling for low quality detergent harms your washing machine. Over time it washes less effectively and could develop a musty odor, especially if you have a front load machine.

Detergent plays a big role in how your clothes are washed. Phosphates, bleaches and other nasty chemicals are harmful for your skin and the environment. Do you want your family wearing clothes loaded with unnatural chemicals?

We didn’t think so.

That’s why at West Coast Appliance and Furniture, we encourage our customers to use Excelsior laundry detergent. It’s environmentally friendly, free of phosphates and solvents and leaves clothes fresh and clean. An amazing #value!

Excelsior detergent is biodegradable and refillable. Choose from two sizes to get the most bang for your buck. A 3-liter jug lasts for 196 loads of clothes. The 5-liter box gives you a whopping 333 loads! You won’t be rushing to the store for a last-minute detergent purchase when you have Excelsior in your cabinet. Using just one box of Excelsior detergent could save you $177! 

Are you tempted? Intrigued? Tired of a mediocre detergent, a musty washing machine and lackluster clothes? Don’t settle for second best. Buy the ultimate detergent on the market and wash smart every day.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.