(BPT) - Between surprise spills, shedding season and never-ending laundry cycles, keeping a home running smoothly can feel like a full-time job. With decades of cleaning expertise, Maytag brand knows how to make your messes feel a little more manageable with tips designed to help you stay ahead of it all.
"Messes happen and we continue to be dedicated to finding solutions that help turn even the toughest messes into quick wins," said Lindsay Jones, Senior Manager, PR and Brand Experience, Whirlpool Corporation. "We designed our new Maytag® Pet Pro Top Load System to take on your toughest laundry loads with ease so you can spend less time worrying about laundry and more time doing what you love."
Here's how to conquer laundry like a pro.
Upgrade your washer
The washer you use matters when tackling tough pet stains. For example, the Maytag®5.2 Cu. Ft. Pet Pro Top Load Agitator Washer with Extra Power and Sanitize Cycle with Oxi boosts stain fighting on any wash cycle. Its Extra Power Option offers an intense pre-wash and extra agitation so you can walk away while stains wash away. You can also get more water when you want it, with its Deep Fill option. The extra water works with robust wash action to saturate loads, loosen stains and help soak away tough messes.
Get Organized and Stay Connected
Whether you're a family of one or a family of five, setting a consistent laundry schedule that fits into your lifestyle is a great way to get ahead of the laundry game. For larger families, a daily schedule is more ideal and for smaller households, weekly may be the perfect fit.
The MAYTAG™ APP also helps you stay in control and efficiently manage laundry from anywhere.* You'll get end-of-cycle notifications on your smart device to ensure finished loads aren't left behind, plus step-by-step pretreating instructions in the Stain Guide to tackle everyday tough stains.
Lift and capture pet hair
Pet hair on clothing or in laundry machines can keep recirculating throughout your house, making the problem worse. One of the best ways to lift and capture pet hair is using the Maytag® Pet Pro Top Load SystemWasher, which is designed to help keep clothes and bedding from hanging on to pesky hair after washing. The Maytag® Pet Pro Top Load Washer is built to trap pet hair. Simply press the Pet Pro option to activate the built-in Pet Pro Filter to visibly remove pet hair. The dryer's lint trap also collects and removes additional pet hair.
To further contain hair, offer your pets their own beds and wash them frequently.
Pets aren't the only mess-makers: Know your stains and choose the right settings
Knowing what created each stain helps you select the best water temperature for removal. Hot water can set some stains into fabric but dissolves others, depending on the stain's composition. Although some stains respond best to rinsing/soaking in cold water followed by a wash cycle in warm or hot, this isn't always true. For best results and guidance, always refer to the garment care label first.
Here are a few stain culprits and the best tips for removing them.
Coffee: Start by rinsing the garment in cold water and applying detergent. Wash in the warmest water safe for the fabric and repeat these steps if the stain remains.
Makeup/foundation: Use the edge of a spoon or credit card to carefully scrape off fabric. For powdered products, blow or gently shake the garment to remove excess. Apply liquid laundry detergent directly to the stain and fully saturate the area, blotting with clean cloth or paper towel. Let sit about 10 minutes, then machine or hand wash using the warmest water recommended for the fabric.
Wine: First rinse in cold water, then apply an enzyme detergent, allowing it a few minutes to set. Finish by washing the item in your washing machine using the warmest water that's safe for your clothing.
Crayons: Apply liquid dish soap and scrub with a clean toothbrush. Let sit a few minutes, then rub the fabric together under warm running water to remove excess suds. Machine wash on Heavy Soil setting and line dry.
Ketchup/tomato sauce: These stains will harden so you can scrape off any excess. Avoid dabbing, as that could spread the stain. Flush the stain in cold water from the backside of the fabric, then apply detergent to pretreat five minutes before rinsing.
Ice cream: Use a spoon or dull knife to remove excess before flushing the stain in cold water from the back of the fabric. Soak in cold water and enzyme detergent. Finish by applying detergent and running the garment through your washing machine in the warmest water safe for the fabric.
Use Extra Power
The Extra Power option boosts stain fighting on any wash cycle with an intense pre-wash and extra agitation so you can walk away while stains wash away.
With these tools and tactics, pet parents can keep clothes and bedding looking and smelling better. Find more stain-fighting tips at Maytag.com.
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