College is a massive transition in virtually all areas of your life even in the more mundane and everyday responsibilities. For many college students, undergraduate life is the first time they handle laundry all on their own. As you start making a list of all the items you’ll need to succeed in college, make some...
There are a lot of laundry room tips and tricks passed along by oral tradition intended to help people keep their clothes clean, stain-free, and smelling fresh. In reality, there are some fairly widespread myths that actually end up damaging your clothes instead of making them cleaner. Let’s pinpoint some of these misconceptions so you...
You learn a lot when you’re in college, and the majority of that learning takes place outside of the classroom. You learn how to make new friends, how to deal with difficult breakups, how to navigate disagreements, how to budget, how to cook, and…how to do laundry. Before moving out, you might’ve done a few...
Brand-new clothing looks so fresh, clean, and untarnished that it can feel like a waste to throw newly purchased items in the laundry. Still, the amount of dirt, chemicals, and bacteria on these clothes warrants at least a quick wash before wearing. Most of the washing and drying mistakes people make with their clothes have...
White clothes are notoriously difficult to keep…well, white. Whether it was a dress shirt, t-shirt, blouse, sweater, or even a pair of white jeans, we’ve all had the unpleasant experience of watching a favorite piece of clothing slowly (or quickly) fade away from its original color. Unlike other colors that can hide some discoloration, white...
Have you ever wondered if quick wash settings on a washing machine really clean your clothes? Everyone has used these rapid cycles at least once at a laundromat to save time or to reduce energy usage. Regardless of the reason, it’s common for people to wonder whether or not these settings actually have an impact....
It’s the worst kind of laundry room nightmare – you take your clothes out of the washer or dryer only to see your favorite pair of jeans have shrunken at least two sizes. Or maybe you just bought a new sweater that looks like it would have trouble fitting the teenage version of yourself after...
People typically fall into two categories when it comes to determining how frequently to wash clothes: the sniff testers and the laundry day observers. The sniff testers simply hold up a piece of clothing to their nose, take a big whiff, and determine whether or not the items need to be washed. The laundry day...