College is a major life transition that brings with it a host of new experiences and responsibilities. Although laundry is one of the more mundane changes, it’s a critical chore that college students need to get the hang of if they want clean, fresh-smelling clothes on a regular basis. When you first begin exploring the...
There are two types of people in the world: those loyal to one brand of laundry detergent and those who don’t even think about it. But even people who stick to one kind of detergent don’t necessarily have a good reason for doing so. Most consumers don’t think about how detergent impacts their laundry beyond...
At this point, we’re all well aware of the ways in which we can limit the spread of a harmful virus in public. Between social distancing guidelines, wearing facemasks, and washing hands, we’re all mini-experts when it comes to mitigating the spread of harmful bacteria in many areas of daily life. However, there’s another critical...
Laundry that’s good for you is good for your clothing, the environment and – most importantly – your body! The laundry room is one of the places you can make a big impact on both energy savings and products that are put next to your skin every day! Here are some ways to do laundry...
If you’ve walked down the detergent aisle lately, you know there are so many choices available! The big box stores still have all the classic brands like Tide and All – but now you can also go online at Etsy and order an obscure hand-made all-natural eco-friendly detergent too! So how do you choose? Well,...
When you’re using a laundromat or community laundry room, it may feel like you have less control over some of the laundry process when it’s not your equipment. However, there are still many ways for you to save money on every load you do. Even if you’re just saving $5 a week, that adds up...
So, it’s your first day in the dorms and you spill some coffee on your favorite shirt. Your stomach drops (and swear words fly out of your mouth) because you realize you have at least 2 more weeks before you’re scheduled to go home (where mom’s gonna help you with your laundry). Which means… <duhn,...
If your laundry still looks dirty after you’ve put it through the washer and dryer, it probably is! The reason for this is most likely because you overloaded the washer. Overloading your machine won’t allow it to wash your load completely, which will cause you to have to wash the clothes again – or walk...