Wash and Fold Laundry: How Proper Sorting and Handling Protect Fabrics
Dallas, United States - July 10, 2026 / Avon Cleaners /
Dallas, Texas, July 10, 2026 – Avon Cleaners, a family-owned garment care provider serving Dallas's Park Cities since 1968, released a fabric care advisory this May detailing the sorting, temperature, and drying protocols its Hillcrest Avenue team applies to every load submitted for wash and fold laundry in Highland Park, TX. The advisory identifies improper handling before the dryer, not regular wear, as the leading source of preventable wardrobe damage among the households it serves.
Why Most Laundry Damage Happens Before the Dryer
Most fabric damage does not happen from wear - it happens in the wash. The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists’ testing standards, such as AATCC 135, show that untreated cotton experiences changes in original dimensions after a first wash when temperature and cycle controls are not matched to the fabric. According to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), following fabric care label guidance, including cycle and temperature selection, is one of the most direct ways to protect garments over time.
Three sorting errors account for the majority of preventable damage:
Color mixing: washing whites, lights, and darks together transfers dye onto lighter fabrics
Fabric-type mixing: running fine knits alongside heavy cottons subjects delicate fibers to damaging mechanical stress
Soil-level mixing: combining lightly worn and heavily soiled items causes loosened grime to redeposit onto cleaner pieces
"Most of the garment damage we see could have been avoided with correct sorting and the right wash settings," said Callie Godo, third-generation owner of Avon Cleaners. "Households in Highland Park are managing wardrobes that mix fine dress fabrics, formal attire, kids' school clothes, and athletic wear. Those categories have different needs, and when they are treated the same way, the results show up in the garments."
Professional Standards Behind Every Load
For dress shirts, professional laundering involves steps that home washing cannot replicate. Collars and cuffs are pre-treated by hand before any water contact. Each shirt is washed in protective netting to preserve buttons and fabric integrity. A dedicated form press restores collar and cuff structure, followed by a precision Sankosha press on the shirt body. A final hand-inspection confirms every button and the press before packaging. The same professional standards are applied to the laundry service in Highland Park, TX, by Avon Cleaners. Garments are sorted by color and fabric type and washed at matched temperatures. Clothes are folded promptly after drying as part of their service for fluff and fold in Highland Park, TX.
"The standard we apply to a formal garment is the same standard we apply to an everyday load," Godo added. "Attention at every step is what protects the fabric over time."
Choose Laundry Services That Meet Your Needs
For time-sensitive needs, the company accommodates same-day laundry service in Highland Park, TX, and offers pickup and delivery across the DFW Metroplex. Customers schedule through the app or website; a delivery agent collects garments from home or office and returns them cleaned and packaged on the next scheduled date. The Hillcrest Ave location also provides 24/7 kiosk drop-off access for added flexibility.
The service area covers Highland Park, University Park, and is accessible to those seeking laundry service near SMU, Dallas, along with Frisco, Plano, Addison, and communities throughout the Metroplex.
Schedule a Pickup with the Park Cities' Trusted Garment Care Team
Highland Park and Park Cities households can contact Avon Cleaners for professional wash and fold care, same-day service, or pickup and delivery of laundry in Highland Park, TX. Call (214) 521-9927 or email service@avoncleaner.com to schedule. New customers receive 20% off their first visit. SMU students receive 20% off every visit with a valid student ID. The Hillcrest Ave location is at 6301 Hillcrest Ave, Dallas, TX 75205.
About Avon Cleaners
Avon Cleaners is a family-owned dry cleaning and garment care provider that has served Dallas's Park Cities and the greater DFW Metroplex since 1968. Founded by Karoly Godo, the business is operated today by third-generation owner Callie Godo from two Park Cities locations at 4347 Lovers Lane and 6301 Hillcrest Ave in Dallas, TX. Services include dry cleaning, laundered shirts, wash and fold laundry, bedding and household item cleaning, and wedding gown preservation. Avon Cleaners is the only dry cleaner in Dallas operating on System K4, a 100% biodegradable solvent certified dermatologically safe, making it one of the most eco-conscious garment care options in the Metroplex. The company has been voted best cleaners by Park Cities People on multiple occasions and provides pickup and delivery throughout the DFW Metroplex.
Media Contact
Callie Godo
Owner, Avon Cleaners
Phone: (214) 521-9927
Email: service@avoncleaner.com
Website: https://avoncleaner.com/
Contact Information:
Avon Cleaners
6301 Hillcrest Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
United States
Callie Godo
https://avoncleaners.com/locations/hillcrest-ave-dallas/
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