Category: Washing Machine Maintenance
Do You Need a New Clothes Dryer?
A clothes dryer is not the most common household appliance across the world, but when you go from not having one to having one, it is a game changer. It is nearly impossible to go back! A clothes dryer takes moisture from clothes directly outside where it belongs rather than letting it humidify your home. …
Is It Bad to Leave Clothes in the Washer?
Doing laundry is a chore for many, but there are reasons you should not put it off, especially when it is mid-cycle. If you have left your wet clothes in the laundry long enough, the worst-case scenario would be that you have to replace part of your wardrobe. However, that is not likely. Take care, …
Energy-Saving Laundry Tips
One of the most dreaded household chores is doing laundry. If you are conscious about your energy consumption, did you know there are numerous ways to save electricity and water through your laundry washing habits? These energy-saving laundry tips will help you wash and dry your clothes smarter. Energy-Saving Laundry Tips: Saving You Money and …
How to Sort Laundry for Washing
Is it necessary to sort laundry for washing? Many of us just load in the whole basket of clothes and call it a day. There are indeed instances where it is well worth separating your laundry; not doing so could lead to contamination, uncomfortable fabrics, and clothes bleeding onto other clothes. All in all, it …
How to Use a Clothes Dryer the Right Way
When it comes to home appliances, the washer and dryer are likely the most wanted, non-essential ones out there (perhaps tied with the dishwasher). Of course, people can do without them, but they make life so much easier. Without your own washer and dryer, you have to take everything to the laundromat, pay for each …
How Does Fabric Softener Affect the Washing Machine?
In a world of fast fashion and overflowing closets, the capsule wardrobe has emerged as a refreshing antidote. The concept is simple: own fewer, better-quality items that all work together seamlessly. But many people assume that building a minimalist wardrobe requires spending a fortune on designer basics. The truth is, you can create a functional, …
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Cleaning Shoes in the Washing Machine
You own a pair of running shoes that cost $130. They smell. The mesh is stained. The outsole has caked mud. Can you throw them in the washing machine without turning them into a misshapen, delaminated mess? Short answer: yes — but only if you follow a specific set of rules. I tested this across …
Should You Separate Lights and Darks?
You pull a white button-down from the dryer. It’s now a pale, blotchy gray. A dark red sock somehow attached itself to a load of beige khakis during the wash. The khakis are now pink. These are the two most common laundry disasters, and they both trace back to one decision: mixing lights and darks …
How to Reduce Pilling on Clothing
The fastest fix is a fabric shaver — but if you don’t change how you wash your clothes, the pills will be back in two weeks. Start with both: remove what’s already there, then fix the habits that caused them. Why Clothes Pill — The Real Cause Pilling isn’t random. It happens because loose fibers …