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How to Wash Cloth Nappies

Our machines are designed to deliver fast cycle times while providing the highest quality wash results. No muss. No fuss. Just clean nappies and a happy baby.

Pretreating for Chocolate Stains

Luckily, there are plenty of pretreatment methods to help lift chocolate stains and save clothes.

Auto Fill Technology Explained

Lead’s Bloemfontein office has moved!

Find us at our new offices: 228 Oliver Tambo Road, Hamilton, Bloemfontein, 9301. Our contact numbers remain the same: Tel: +27 (0)51 448 5042 . CLICK TO VIEW MAP

Mixing Things Up: When Is it Okay to Mix Colours?

Shortcuts are wonderful. They save time and work and let us get ahead of the game easily. However, not all shortcuts are good, even when doing laundry.

Gary Yallup – Our Laundry Industry Legend

We are so proud to be associated with the Yallup family and would like publicly to thank Gary for his tremendous service loyalty and commitment to the industry, and for inspiring us all to be better people. And we wish his daughter Selkii huge success in her musical career going forward.

How to Get Paint Out of Clothes

Don’t worry about the mess. Have fun with your projects! Tips for paint stain removal.

Clean Kids’ Lunch Bags and Backpacks Like a Pro

Save yourself from scrubbing with these easy cleaning tips.

How to select the right load size for your laundry

Though load sizes will vary a little depending on the washer’s capacity, there are some general guidelines you can follow.

How to Keep Swimming Costumes Looking Spectacular

Summer days are some of the best days of the year… but not always the best days for your clothing. Chlorine, sunscreen, deodorant, perspiration, body oils… How do you get the stains out, especially if you’ve already laundered a few times before noticing the discolouration? Not to worry, those stains and the odours will be taken care of with your Speed Queen washer and these quick tips.