Care guides
A professional clean
at home
Even your most delicate fabrics can be safely laundered at home with Electrolux appliances. Fibres are nourished, colours are revitalised and the textures you love are preserved. Clothes that are well cared for have a better, longer life. No dry cleaner required.
How to take care of the clothes that care for you
The toughest locations, climates and conditions need a garment that will survive the elements. Care properly for your outdoor apparel and it won't just look great. It will take care of you, season after season.
Care for every layer
Key to braving the elements is layers. An outer layer, like a ski or sailing jacket, keeps out the wind, rain or snow. The middle - usually fleece or down - traps heat to keep you warm. And a woollen base layer helps you stay dry by keeping your skin moisture-free. With each layer as vital as the next, care for them so they can take care of you - wherever you're exploring.
Outdoor jackets
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Choose your detergent wiselyBe sure to wash your sailing jacket at gentle, low temperatures with a liquid washing detergent free of additives.
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Outdoor programUse the Outdoor program on your Electrolux DelicateCare tumble dryer to re-active the water repellent qualities of your clothes.
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Protect the surface of your jacketEmpty the pockets and close any velcro tabs and zippers before washing and drying.
Keep your clothes looking their best, because when you look good, you feel good
Spotless results at 30 degrees
Washing at 30 degrees is not only better for the environment, it's gentler on your clothes too. With UltraCare™ Eco, most of the washes you normally do at 40 degrees, can be done at 30 instead. At such a cool temperature, it cares as well as cleans. So your clothes stay looking and feeling newer for longer.
Down jackets
How to care for your down
If you take good care of your down it will take care of you. A lukewarm, gentle wash from our UltraCare™ Eco washing machine will keep your down looking and feeling better for longer. And adding dryer balls to the drum of our DelicateCare dryers stops feathers from clustering in your jacket's corners. So you can stay consistently warm and cosy.
Never hand wash down
When it comes to down, always machine wash. To restore its protective qualities only an extra rinse cycle will remove the detergent properly from the feathers. Then to protect its shape, you should scoop it out of the drum after it's been washed. And never twist or pull the jacket to squeeze out the water - press the water out when it's flat.
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Use low temperaturesBe sure to wash your down on a lukewarm, gentle cycle and set the machine on one extra rinse cycle to remove any trace of detergent.
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Choose the right cycleFor the best dry, choose a long cycle at a medium temperature and use drying balls to ensure it comes out light, fluffy and smelling great. Don't take it out until it's 100% dry.
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Protect the surface of your jacketLaunder your down separately from other garments with empty pockets, closed velcro tabs and zippers done up to avoid surface damage.
Fleece jackets
How to care for your fleece
Give your fleece the best possible care and launder it at home. The best results come from a warm wash with a mild detergent and no fabric softener. Fleece is great at absorbing water so be sure to select the extra rinse option to remove all the detergent residue. It's always best if you dry it afterwards to keep it nice and soft.
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Wash with syntheticsDon't wash your fleece with cotton garments as they produce lint. Instead wash with other synthetic clothing like polyesters and nylons.
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Don't iron, use steamTumble dry your jacket on a sport or synthetic cycle. But don't iron it. Instead, try a steam cycle to de-wrinkle and freshen your fleece.
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Protect the surface of your jacketEmpty any pockets and close any velcro tabs and zippers before washing and drying to protect your fleece's surface.
The Dry Cleaner Prank
To prove the capabilities of the Electrolux UltraCare™ laundry range – namely, that it’s possible to clean delicate clothing items at home, Electrolux teamed up with a man who wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a new washing machine.
How to take care of a classic
For generations trends have come and gone but the white shirt has always been in fashion. Now keeping it crisp, white and looking its best without a dry cleaner is easy.
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Check the labelBefore washing, unbutton your shirt including cuffs and collars. And be sure to check the label recommendations for the best temperature and basic care guidelines.
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Choose your detergent wiselyTo keep your shirt looking new, use a laundry powder detergent that contains bleach to really make your whites, white.
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Leave enough spaceLeave a hand's width between your clothes and the drum ceiling to protect all your clothes from detergent residue caused by overloading.
Say hello to smooth, fresh fabrics. Refresh your clothes quickly between washes using steam
Take your shirts to the spa
Your favourite shirts experience a lot. Everyday hustle and bustle will ruin the fresh, crisp feel you love. To get that back in just 30 minutes, our washing machines with SteamCare replicate the spa treatment. They relax fibres and remove odours to bring back that priceless feeling of soft, clean cotton.
The smooth, safe way to iron
Although a steam programme could save you the trouble of ironing, when you need to iron, use steam. For the smoothest white shirts, our Steam Station produces lots of steam quickly to relax the fabric. This minimises the time your shirt is exposed to high temperatures. So not only does it de-crease, it helps preserve your clothes too.
The Dry Cleaner Prank
To prove the capabilities of the Electrolux UltraCare™ laundry range – namely, that it’s possible to clean delicate clothing items at home, Electrolux teamed up with a man who wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a new washing machine.
How to take care of your woollens
Designed to last for years, wool is a great investment if you take proper care of it. Whether a luxury coat or an everyday sweater, following this advice will help it last.
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Wash coldIf your washing machine does not have a wool cycle, we recommend that you use the cold wash cycle for 'hand wash only' wool. And always wash your wool turned inside out.
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Choose your detergent wiselyAvoid using heavy duty detergents, 'Bio' detergents containing enzymes, or any detergents containing bleaches. A specific wool detergent should be used.
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Store correctlyStore your sweaters flat and folded to protect them from stretching. If you have to hang, use specially designed knitwear hangers to give them maximum support.
If you love it, dry it in a machine with a tailored programme for every fabric
Tumble dry your wool
You can now tumble dry your wool to keep it in amazing condition. DelicateCare dryers offer a unique cycle for wool. The special drum speed keeps your wool flat against the side of the drum. This delivers results as good as flat drying. So you're guaranteed no shrinkage and protection from twists and tangles.
The Dry Cleaner Prank
To prove the capabilities of the Electrolux UltraCare™ laundry range – namely, that it’s possible to clean delicate clothing items at home, Electrolux teamed up with a man who wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a new washing machine.
How to keep your colours bright and smiling
Colour can fade and lose its vibrancy quicker than dark or white clothing. But if you wash with care and a soft touch you will keep your colourful favourites brighter for longer.
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1Sort your garmentsSort your garments by colour - bright clothes such as purples, reds and oranges can be washed together, so can bright blues and greens. We suggest that if you find an item stands alone on the colour wheel, wash it by hand.
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2Take care of stainsSome stains require a little extra care and attention: pre-check the garment and apply a small amount of liquid detergent to the stain area then shake gently in water. Avoid very hot programs because they could permanently seal in any stains or bleeds.
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3When in doubt - Inside outAlways turn your garments inside out to minimize rubbing of fibres and make sure you leave a gap between the laundry and the top of the drum that is at least the width of your hand. Choose a low temperature; gentle or medium wash cycle (maximum 30).
Pre-mix detergents and softeners with water for more care.
Play it cool
Our UltraMix system lets you wash your coloured garments at lower temperatures thanks to its unique pre-mixing capabilities. Detergents and softeners are individually pre-mixed in water before touching your clothes for a better, more careful and caring clean even at lower temperatures. Our Ultramix technology is available on all UltraCare machines.
The Dry Cleaner Prank
To prove the capabilities of the Electrolux UltraCare™ laundry range – namely, that it’s possible to clean delicate clothing items at home, Electrolux teamed up with a man who wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a new washing machine.
How to turn well worn into well cared for
A great pair of jeans is more than a wardrobe essential, it’s an investment. If you give them the right amount of love and care, your jeans get better and better with age.
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1Avoid colour bleedBe sure to separate your jeans from white or other brightly coloured clothes because they might bleed colour. When possible, use our jeans programme on your dryer: it is designed to preserve colour and give the softest dry.
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2New jeans - check the care labelSome manufacturers recommend you do the first wash by hand: turn your jeans inside out, pour a small amount of liquid detergent in the water and let them soak for at least 45 minutes, occasionally agitating them gently. Then rinse thoroughly with cold water and hang them to dry
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3Detergent for denimBe sure to nurture your jeans with the right detergent. You will find many detergents that are specially formulated for colour garments. Liquid detergents or laundry capsules understand jeans best because they’re much gentler on colour.
Pre-mix detergents and softeners with water for more care
Clean and Nourish your jeans
Our UltraMix system nourishes your jeans as it cleans them. Unlike other machines that mix the detergent and softener in the drum, our exclusive system pre-mixes them before the water even touches the clothes, to give a softer, more caring clean.
The Dry Cleaner Prank
To prove the capabilities of the Electrolux UltraCare™ laundry range – namely, that it’s possible to clean delicate clothing items at home, Electrolux teamed up with a man who wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a new washing machine.
How to keep your sport wear in shape
Sport Wear is designed to help us feel stronger, more confident and ultimately more beautiful, both inside and out. When we show our Sport Wear as much care as we do our bodies, it returns the feeling.
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1Sweat it outCotton Tees absorb a lot more moisture so they appreciate a little extra tender love and care. Turn them inside out and pour liquid detergent on the underarm areas. Let that soak for about 30 minutes then wash at the highest temperature the label allows.
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2Sport or Synthetic programIf you don´t have a Sport program available on your washer and dryer, the Synthetic cycle is very similar. Just be sure to add an extra rinse if the garments are heavily soiled. When drying, make sure to separate cottons from synthetics as they absorb humidity differently.
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3Keep it freshKeep your Gym bag fresh in between workouts. If you leave a couple of dryer sheets inside your bag it will keep it smelling and feeling fresh in between workouts. Never leave your workout clothes lying in the bag. Get them out as soon as possible, even if you do plan to wash later.
Pre-mix detegents and softeners with water for more care
Clean and Nourish your wear
Our UltraMix system nourishes your sportwear as it cleans them. Unlike other machines that mix the detegent and softener in the drum, our exclusive system pre-mixes them before the water even touches the clothes, to give a softer, more caring clean.
The Dry Cleaner Prank
To prove the capabilities of the Electrolux UltraCare™ laundry range – namely, that it’s possible to clean delicate clothing items at home, Electrolux teamed up with a man who wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a new washing machine.
