What kind of bulky linens is my LG 3570 large enough to clean?

[Caruso]

So back when we used an older top loader, it was obvious that a whole bunch of our linens were never gonna fit in there or wash well once inside. Now that we have a larger 4.3 cubic ft capacity front loader (LG WM3570HWA), I'm wondering just what we should and shouldn't put in there. Potential items to wash:

queen size down comforter (decent weight, not skimpy)
Ikea Ektorp loveseat slipcover
84" wide 43" deep sofa slipcover (Army Duck fabric - pretty thick soft but canvas-like material)
various pillows, mostly cheap with foam core, but some with down

Of these items, only the larger sofa slipcover seems a total nonstarter because it is very large and also heavy for its size. But for the others, I'm just not sure whether they're possible, and even if possible, if it's a good idea. Any thoughts?

 

[ea56]

I have an LG WM3170CW which just a step below your machine, but same capacity. I have washed a kingsize down comforter with room to spare, 2 kingsize l pillows at the same time and a large sofa slipcover all on the Bulky cycle and all with no problems. The Bulky cycle uses more water and is limited to med. spin speed, which prevents an unbalanced condition. When the cycle ends I run a spin only at ex high to extract the max amount of water and facilitate faster drying. Since the majority of the water has already been extracted the ex high spin will start and finish without a problem. So the items you are contemplating washing should be OK.[this post was last edited: 8/18/2015-17:07]

 

[henene4]

Pillows: For sure. Our way smaller EU washers can handle really fluffy pillows of 80cm by 80cm. Hardest part is getting the pillows thoroughly soaked and rinsed again, and drying takes a lot.
For washing, first pre-spin them on med to high speed. Then start a cycle that uses med wash action, hot water, a long soak, and possibly a pre-wash. And don't spin them to much.
For drying, try a long timed low temp cycle.

The comforter should work as well. Again, hot water, not to much wash action, maybe a more gentle detergent as its down filled.
Drying might take a flip or to.

Those IKEA sofa-covers should be washable, if they are labeled washable. But I honestly would not risk it in your machine. Rather take it to the laundromat.

I think I can imagine this sofa slipover, and it should be fine in the washer.

2 things:
With bigger, bulkier items, set the spin slower. Pillows for example are really stressed by high spin speeds.
For drying, tennis balls help agitate big items and fluff up pillows. They make some noise, but they don't harm your dryer (they are not harder the buttons&#92zippers) and really help in my opinion.

 

[dascot]

Without meaning this to sound flippant - but the easiest answer is whatever will fit in the machine and not be too heavy.

I can fit Ektorp 3-seater sofa covers in my Euro size machine and they wash well, so that's an easy one. Pillows should be fine, though I'd possibly be hesitant about the down ones.

If the other items will fit, without too much packing in and with having space to tumble, again they should be fine.

 

[henene4]

Down pillows

I've washed several, and they suffer the generall pillow problems.
They barley absorb water at the begining due to the shell being almost air tight when wet.
If they are soaked up, they are beyond heavy.
They rinse verry badly.
Their seems get stressed a lot during washing and especially spinning, and if they rip open, that mess is serious business.
They dry verry slow.

Only thing to keep in mind about downs: They are a natural fiber. So, a wool&#92silk detergent should be used.