There are some clothes that don’t require dry cleaning but you may not want to put in the washing machine. These can include delicate items like bras, swimsuits and vintage pieces. Hand washing can help you keep these pieces looking their best for a long time. Hand washing a small...
Cleaning for Slow Fashion
As awareness of the environmental impacts of the fashion industry increases, many consumers are looking to take better care of the clothes they already own. In 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that 11.2 million tons of textile waste in the US ended up in landfills. In our increasingly throwaway...
Teaching Caring by Sharing the Cleaning
One thing the pandemic taught many households over the past year or so is that roles are fluid. Whether picking up new caretaking duties or household chores, many families needed to redistribute the load when outside support was unavailable. This included getting the kids involved in helping around the home,...
What Is Fabric Softener and How Is It Used?
Fabric softener, also known as fabric conditioner, helps keep clothes soft and smelling great. Plus, it can help protect against fading, pilling and stretching. How does it work? Like hair conditioner, fabric softener contains fatty acids which are used to change how a material feels. In a classic case of...
Back to Basics: What’s the Best Laundry Load Size?
How much laundry can you put in single load? You want to aim for full loads when you do your wash, which will save energy, water and your time. However, overloading your washer or dryer could damage these expensive appliances or keep your clothes from getting clean. So how full...