Why Our Machines Can Handle What Your Home Washer Can’t (And Why That Matters for Your Laundry)

25th July 2025

Why Our Machines Can Handle What Your Home Washer Can’t (And Why That Matters for Your Laundry)

Some Loads Are Just Too Big for Home Washers

Why Wet Cat Laundromat Is Built for the Job

Some laundry loads are just too big, too bulky, or too messy for your washer at home, and that’s exactly where Wet Cat Laundromat steps in. Whether it’s a heavy comforter, a pile of towels, or a pet bed that needs deep cleaning, our commercial-grade machines are built to handle it all.

Here’s why our machines outperform your home washer, and why it makes a big difference for your laundry routine.


💪 1. More Power, More Capacity
Most household washers max out around 3 to 4 cubic feet of drum space. At Wet Cat, our high-capacity commercial washers are three to eight times larger than standard residential machines. That means you can wash more laundry in fewer loads, or finally clean that oversized comforter without stuffing it into a too-small drum.

Perfect for:

  • King-size comforters and quilts

  • Large batches of towels or uniforms

  • Bulky items like rugs, pet beds, or sleeping bags


🧼 2. A Deeper, More Even Clean
Home machines can struggle to fully agitate or rinse bulky items. This can lead to soapy buildup, trapped dirt, or uneven cleaning.

Our machines are designed with high-speed extractors and powerful rinse cycles, so your clothes come out cleaner, fresher, and better balanced, even with heavy or awkward items.

In fact, our newest washing machines spin at 200 G-force, higher than any others in Kankakee County, removing more water during the spin cycle and drastically reducing drying time. That means better cleaning, faster turnaround, and real energy savings.


💧 3. Water, and Energy-Efficient Technology
You might think doing laundry at home saves energy, but our machines are actually more efficient than most residential washers. They use the right amount of water for each load, clean faster, and require fewer repeat washes, saving you money on detergent, utilities, and time.


🧺 4. Specialized for Difficult Loads
You wouldn’t want to wash a muddy dog bed or greasy workwear in the same machine as your baby’s clothes. At Wet Cat, we have plenty of machines so you can choose what works best for your load. And if something is a little messier than normal, just let us know, we’re happy to help or recommend a machine best suited for the job.


🧹 5. Clean, Maintained, and Ready to Go
Unlike many home washers, our equipment is cleaned and maintained daily. That means no mystery smells, no old soap buildup, and no worn-down parts. You can count on every machine to work efficiently, wash thoroughly, and keep your laundry safe and sanitary.


When in Doubt, Bring It to Wet Cat

If you’ve ever overloaded your washer or had a comforter come out still damp, you already know, some loads just need bigger, better equipment.

📍 Visit Wet Cat Laundromat for fast, easy, and oversized washing
7 Meadowview Center, Kankakee IL 60901

📱 Download the Fascard app to track machines, load funds, and earn rewards through our Loyalty Program

Wet Cat Laundromat; Purr-fectly clean, no matter the load.


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