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...
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The Ultimate Guide to Doing Laundry in College
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...
5 Tips for Washing New Clothes Effectively
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...
Can You Get White Clothes White Again? Yes! Here’s How
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...
How Often Should You Wash Your Clothes?
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...
Tips for Buying the Best Detergent
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...
Laundry That’s Good For You
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...
The #1 Reason Why Your Laundry Still Looks Dirty
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...
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