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Ditch The Drycleaner: Top Laundry Appliances For Pro-Level Fabric Care

February 7, 2024 - 4 min read

Crisp collars, whiter whites, perfect pleats and spotless silks – what if we told you that you can do it all from home? It’s true. Modern laundry appliances are buzzing with features so intuitive that you can revel in all the perks once exclusive to drycleaning… at home!

“From front-loader washing machines with customised cycles for your most delicate garments, to sleek drying cabinets that prolong wear between washes, today’s laundry appliances meet the needs of busy, budget-conscious shoppers who love their clothes and want them to look good as new for longer,” says Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Laundry.

Ready to learn how to dryclean at home? Here are the feature-packed laundry appliances making high-quality garment care a cinch.

The Fabric-Friendly Washing Machine

Step one in caring for your best dress, most-worn white T-shirt or the kids’ grubbiest kindy outfits is a thorough wash. So, look for a washing machine with cycle settings suited to every outfit.

“The best washers have intelligent sensors that determine the unique needs of your load, from detergent amount to wash time,” says Peter. “For the perfect all-rounder, look for a machine with preloaded cycles fit for wool, delicates, sports and stain care, and prioritise a steam cycle for crinkle-free, sanitising washes.”

Want to add more to those dry-cleaning savings? An auto-dosing machine takes the guesswork out of measuring detergent and leaves your clothes spick and span with no harmful detergent residue.

Save On These Washing Machines

Haier 7.5kg Front Load Washer

Hisense 7.5kg Front Load Washer

Samsung 8.5kg Front Load Washer

Splurge On These Washing Machines

ASKO 10kg Logic Front Load Washer

Bosch 9kg Front Load Washer

Miele 9kg Front Load Washer

The Gentle Clothes Dryer

For a dryer that loves your clothes as much as you do, you need a heat pump dryer. Supremely energy-efficient for power bill savings, heat pump dryers are your wardrobe’s best friend. The savviest among them boast a honeycomb drum design that cushions your load for gentle drying and sensor tech that finishes a cycle just before items are dry to avoid shrinkage.

Sensor dry technology also helps keep your brights brighter for longer, automatically tweaking the temperature and humidity for softer clothes and ultimate garment care. And don’t forget your shoes! A removable drying rack stops them from banging around in the machine.

Save On These Heat Pump Dryers

Solt 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

Bosch 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

Samsung 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

Splurge On These Heat Pump Dryers

Miele 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

Fisher & Paykel 9kg Heat Pump Dryer

Haier 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

The Sanitising Drying Cabinet

The latest innovation putting laundry lovers in a spin, drying cabinets are setting a new standard in garment care and convenience. A heat pump dryer that resembles a narrow closet with hanging space inside, these blow powerful jets of air upwards and downwards, drying and removing wrinkles, dust and allergens from clothes. It’s never been easier to spruce up heavy coats, jackets, blazers and uniforms.

“Look for a drying cabinet that uses the power of steam to ensure you get longevity from your clothes,” says Peter Simic. “Steam cycles refresh, deodorise, sanitise and smooth out creases between washes so your favourite outfits look good as new for longer.”

Shop Drying Cabinets

Samsung Bespoke Mirror AirDresser

ASKO Heat Pump Drying Cabinet

ASKO Vented Drying Cabinet

“Look for a drying cabinet that uses the power of steam to ensure you get longevity from your clothes. Steam cycles refresh, deodorise, sanitise and smooth out creases between washes so your favourite outfits look good as new for longer.”

The High Precision Clothes Iron

The best thing about professionally dry-cleaned clothes is those perfectly pressed work shirts. The latest clothes irons can do that too, and they’ll save you the cost and hassle of outsourcing the job. For best results, look for an iron with sensor technology, that automatically detects and sets the perfect temperature for any fabric type.

“Powerful wattage, steam options and optimal temperature technology are all must-haves in a hard-working iron,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “But, when it comes to perfectly ironed clothes, the little things count too, like a narrow iron tip to manoeuvre around buttons and an easy-to-fill water canister to reduce spills.”

The Go-Anywhere Garment Steamer

So you’ve got your laundry needs sorted at home, but what happens to your best-dressed status when you're away? Pack that silk stunner and your best chic blazer too, because this is where a clothes steamer comes in handy.

Throw one of these portable appliances in your luggage to freshen up your crinkled outfits with a simple pass of steam – no hotel ironing board needed! Many come in convenient handheld, cordless designs for quick and effective ironing (or a gentle deodorising blast) while your clothes stay tidy on a hanger. Best of all, since they don’t use extreme heat, garment steamers are safe to use on almost any fabric type.

Ready to ditch the drycleaner and upgrade your garment-care regimen at home? Visit us in-store or online to shop for a huge range of laundry appliances at Pay Less Every day prices.