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How to wash acrylic in the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)

To wash acrylic on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), select the Synthetic programme at 20C with a 474 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Last updated October 2026

Programme
Synthetic
Temperature
20°C
Spin
474 rpm
Wash type
Minimum Iron
About
0:28

On the machine

  1. Turn the SELECT CYCLE pads on the top-deck console to Synthetic.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C (SELECT WASH TEMP pads (COLD, WARM, HOT)).
  3. Set the spin to 474 rpm (extraction speed set by the cycle, there is no spin pad to press).
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press START pad.

Why these settings

Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Acrylic pills easily, wash cool inside out on a gentle cycle.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash acrylic at on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)?

Wash acrylic at 20C using the Synthetic programme on the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator). Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.

What spin speed is safe for acrylic?

Use 474 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Do I need the care label to wash acrylic?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash acrylic too hot?

Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Synthetic programme.

Acrylic on other machines

Other fabrics on the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)

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