Ma’am… that’s a washer, not a clown car!

Stain Buster the friendly ghost floated over a row of shiny washers at Stain Busters Laundromat, humming happily…

…until he saw someone trying to stuff three overflowing baskets into the smallest machine.

He gasped.
“Ma’am… that’s a washer, not a clown car.”

Why Washer Size Actually Matters

Inside any washer, the magic happens when clothes can tumble and swim in soapy water. If you pack them in too tight, they just spin around in one big soggy blob.

Laundry pros say a proper load should be about ½ to ¾ full, with clothes piled loosely and enough room to fit your hand between the top of the load and the drum.ByNext+3Tide+3Tangie+3

When you overload:

• Clothes can’t move, so dirt and detergent get trapped in folds instead of rinsed away.Spin Plus Laundromat+2Liquid Laundromats NZ+2

• The load can’t spin properly, so items come out too wet and take forever to dry.The Spruce

• The machine’s motor, bearings, and suspension get overworked, shortening the life of the washer.Solo Appliance Repair+3KWR Appliances+3Sears Home Services+3

Stain Buster shook his head.
“Overloading doesn’t save you a wash. It just gives you dirtier clothes and a tired machine.”

Why “Sizing Up” = Cleaner Clothes

Instead of cramming everything into the tiniest washer, it’s often smarter to go one size bigger—especially for:

• Jeans and hoodies

• Towels

• Bedding and blankets

• Bulky kids’ stuff and sports gear

Large-capacity washers give fabrics room to move so water and detergent can reach every crease. Studies and laundromat pros note that bigger machines often deliver cleaner results and can even be more efficient than doing multiple small, overstuffed loads.The Laundry Company+2Liquid Laundromats NZ+2

And for things like comforters? Experts flat-out say: if it “barely fits,” it’s not getting properly cleaned—better to use a true large-capacity machine than force it into a small one.Real Simple+1

Stain Buster’s Size Guide at Stain Busters

At Stain Busters Laundromat, you’ve got a full army of machine sizes for every kind of laundry day:

• 18 lb washers – Great for small, everyday loads
  T-shirts, underwear, a few towels. Perfect when you just need a quick refresh.

• 45 lb washers – The “family load” workhorse
  About 2–3 regular home loads in one go; awesome for a week’s worth of clothes.Clean Vibes Laundry Company+2Tangie+2

• 62 lb washers – For big, mixed loads
  Jeans, towels, hoodies, uniforms—all together and still room to move.

• 82 lb washers – Bulky items + clothing
  Comforters, blankets, plus regular clothes without turning the drum into a brick.

• 135 lb mega washers – The monsters
  King-size comforters, giant bedding sets, massive family loads—all at once with room to truly wash instead of just soak.

Compared to a home washer that usually handles 12–16 lb per normal load, these commercial machines give you serious breathing room.Tangie+1

Stain Buster floated proudly.
“Why fight with three tiny loads when one big, properly sized washer can do a better job?”

Ghost-Approved Rules of Thumb for Picking Washer Size

Before you swipe your card, Stain Buster suggests three simple rules:

1. If You’re Unsure, Size Up One

If you’re debating between two washer sizes, go with the next size up and load it about ¾ full, loosely packed. Clothes will tumble, rinse, and spin better.Tangie+2ByNext+2

2. Match the Job to the Machine

• Everyday clothes for one or two people? → 18 lb

• Weekly family laundry? → 45 lb or 62 lb

• Towels + bedding together? → 62 lb or 82 lb

• Comforters / big blankets / mega loads? → 82 lb or 135 lb

3. Don’t-Do-This Test

If you have to:

• Sit on the door to get it to close

• Jam clothes in with your forearms

• Or you can’t even wiggle a hand into the drum

…you’ve gone too far. That load needs a bigger washer or to be split in two.

Cleaner Clothes, Happier Machines, Less Hassle

As the customer moved her overflowing mess from the smallest washer into a roomy 62 lb machine, Stain Buster gave an approving nod.

The results?

• Clothes came out cleaner and fresher

• Spin cycle left them less wet

• Dry time was shorter—and cheaper

• No angry, shaking washer

“See?” Stain Buster said, doing a little victory spin.
“Right size washer + room to move = cleaner clothes, faster.

At Stain Busters, you bring the laundry… and I’ll make sure it has space to shine.”