How To Do Laundry
How To Do Laundry
At BGSU we know this might be your first time living away from home and may be the first time you are in charge of your own laundry routine. The Office of Student Housing in partnership with our laundry service CSC ServiceWorks would like to share some tips and tricks on how you can have a successful laundry day in the halls.
Step One | Wash
- Add Detergent (No PODs, and remember a little goes a long way)
- Sort clothing by color and soil level - be sure to empty your pockets!
- Place your clothing in the machine
- Make sure you are not overloading and select your cycle.
- Press start to begin washing
Step Two | Dry
- Clean the lint filter - no one wants to be the cause of a late night fire alarm!
- Load your wet clothes
- Add a dryer sheet to reduce static and add softness
- Close the dryer door and select your cycle.
- Press start to begin drying
Remember the key to a successful load of laundry is not filling the machines too much, clothing needs to be able to move freely to clean properly.
Tip #1
Place clothing loosely in machine
Tip #2
1 wash load = 1 dry load
Tip #3
DO NOT wash or dry comforters or large bulky items in these machines.
Tip #4
If clothing is overloaded, clothing can be damaged.
Laundry tips
Our laundry partner, CSC ServiceWorks, offers plenty of helpful tips and tricks for all your laundry needs. From tackling tough stains to deciding if separating clothes is really necessary, they've got you covered.
Know your laundry symbols
Key to the perfect laundry day is understanding all the laundry symbols to keep your lucky Falcon jersey clean and ready for the next home game!
Laundry service calls
- Download the CSC ServiceWorks Service Request App
- Scan the ‘license plate’ on the front of the machine.
- Report that machine’s problem.
- Hit submit
Updated: 11/06/2025 11:12AM