Laundry seems so simple at face value: you put the clothing and soap in the washing machine, move it to the dryer, fold and put away. However, there are a few oft-made laundry mistakes that can harm your clothing, ruin your appliances and generally make the process far more complicated than it needs to be. Here are the top ten laundry mistakes to avoid. 1. Using too much … [Read more...] about Don’t make these 10 laundry mistakes
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How to save money in the laundry room
Although laundry may not seem like a significant expense in the grand scheme of your yearly budget, the laundry room is by far one of the most energy and money-guzzling rooms in the home. The average American family does nearly 400 loads of laundry per year, and with all those loads come the costs of electricity, water, laundry detergent, fabric softener and all the other … [Read more...] about How to save money in the laundry room
Transforming your laundry room from dungeon to dandy
The laundry room is meant to be a purely functional area of the house, but do you ever find yourself sighing with dismay whenever you step into it? Because the laundry room ends up being in the basement or a back room of most houses, it often gets left out when people design their spaces for beauty and color. However, this room doesn’t have to be a dungeon — in fact, it can be … [Read more...] about Transforming your laundry room from dungeon to dandy
Why choosing the right laundry detergent matters
Laundry is a tedious task, but modern washing machines make this chore much easier than years before. In addition to a wide range of washers and dryers, there are thousands of different laundry detergent formulas on the market. Everyone loves the scent of fresh laundry, but there’s more to consider than whether to choose Fresh Rain or Citrus Burst. Choosing the right laundry … [Read more...] about Why choosing the right laundry detergent matters
3 easy washer maintenance tips
Washing machine problems seem to come at the most inopportune times. Most frustrating are the slow-growing problems where the washer just doesn’t seem to work as well. Your washer can also go kaput mid-cycle, leaving your clothes in stagnating water. If you’re lucky, you can avoid a big puddle of water and suds in your laundry room floor. Some washing machine issues are … [Read more...] about 3 easy washer maintenance tips
