The University of Kentucky is committed to providing our students with the best laundry experience possible. To ensure this, we have partnered with industry leaders Caldwell & Gregory.

Our laundry rooms make it simple for students to get their clothes clean so they can get back to enjoying campus life.

This page will give you basic instructions on how to wash your clothes, use the machines, report service problems, and use the Speed Queen App.

WASHING YOUR CLOTHES

  • Only load front load washer to half-full. Top load washers no higher than the top row of holes.

    Double-check fabric labels for recommended water temperature settings.

  • Add no more than 1/4 cup of liquid detergent or one pod to the washer tub. Only use high-efficiency (HE) detergent.

    Detergent pods go into the washer drum before adding your clothes. Do not put these in the detergent drawer!

    For liquid fabric softener, please refer to directions on the bottle.

  • Washer door will lock about 30 seconds after the cycle starts. It will unlock about 30 seconds after cycle is finished.

    Please leave washer door/lid open after use to allow the interior to dry.

Front Load & Top Load Washer Tips

Check out our video instructions on using our Speed Queen Front Load Washing Machine. Feel free to download our flyers to email or print and distribute to your residents.

Click to Download the Instructional Sign

DRYING YOUR CLOTHES

  • Check the lint filter before using the dryer. A clean lint trap speeds up drying time.

  • Double-check fabric labels for recommended heat temperature settings.

    Athletic clothing must be dried on low heat, or it may melt!

    Air-dry bras per manufacturer recommendations.

  • Do not overload the machine.

    Only use 1 dryer sheet per load.

Dryer Tips

Check out our video instructions on using our Speed Queen Dryers. Feel free to download our flyers to email or print and distribute to your residents.

Click to Download the Instructional Sign

GENERAL LAUNDRY TIPS

  • Always double-check fabric labels for recommended cycle and temperature settings. This will help prevent shrinking and/or damaging your laundry.

    Take “Dry clean only” clothes to the dry cleaners.

  • Items such as bobby pins, chapstick, gum, and tissues can damage your clothes.

  • Do not combine wash loads into one dryer load.

  • Footwear | Rugs | Bath Mats

REPORTING SERVICE ISSUES

The University of Kentucky, Office of Student Life, will handle all service-related calls for all campus laundry equipment. To submit a request, click the button below.

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