Eco-Friendly Laundry Guide

Adopt a green laundry
routine with these 5 tips

1. DIY detergent: A green alternative for
detergent is vinegar! Pour a half cup of
distilled white vinegar into the washing
machine instead of a traditional detergent
or fabric softener. Vinegar whitens,
brightens and softens clothes.

2. Wash full loads: Fill the washing machine
to the recommended capacity (but not
more than that) to ensure efficiency.

3. Wash with cold water: Harvard
University researchers say scientific studies
show that washing clothes in cold water
is just as effective as washing them in hot
water for everyday laundry. Colder water
prevents color bleeding and shrinking
clothes, and helps clothes last longer.

4. Wash using shorter cycles: Doing
laundry with shorter cycle is another crucial
step towards a more sustainable routine.
Shorter and colder cycles also reduce
microfibers.

5. Use wool dryer balls: A regular dryer
sheet is only single-use and loaded with
toxic chemicals. Wool dryer balls are eco-friendly! They can reduce static electricity
and wrinkles, make clothes softer, and
speed up the drying process

How To Remove Ice Cream Stains from Clothing

Remove ice cream stains once and for all in 4 easy steps!

1. Treat your spill: Place the stained fabric
into cold water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Hint: If the stain is dried, avoid hot water
because it will set a protein stain.

2. Rub laundry detergent into the stain: If
stains are still visible, rub liquid detergent
into the stained area. Next, soak the
garment in room temperature water for 30
minutes and rub the stain gently every few
minutes.

3. Rinse and add stain remover: After
rinsing the clothing, add a stain remover
to the stained area. Allow the garment
to sit for 7 to 10 minutes before rinsing
thoroughly with cold water.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 until the stain is gone:
Repeat the soaking and stain remover
process until the ice cream is entirely
removed from the garment. Be sure there
are no remaining stains, and then proceed
with washing the clothing according to the
fabric directions.

Hint: Once the fabric has dried, the stains
are nearly impossible to remove.

Laundry Tips for College Students

9 essential washing tips to keep your wardrobe fresh all semester long!

  • Have a set ‘laundry day’
  • Sort your laundry
  • Read the care labels carefully – washing at the correct temperatures will prevent shrinkage or damage
  • Treat stains immediately – the longer you leave the stain, the harder it will be to remove completely in the laundry
  • Don’t overload the washing machine
  • Turn clothes inside out – this helps clothes to fade less, particularly T-shirts
  • Swap liquid detergent to ‘pods’
  • Wash at a low temperature – this will ensure that your clothes are clean and reduce the risk of clothes fading or shrinking in the wash. Plus, it’s more cost-effective and good for the environment.
  • Unload the washer/dryer straight away – this helps clothes to fade less, particularly T-shirts

 

 

Make The Best Of Communal Laundry Space

Do you want to be a good neighbor? The golden rule applies to the laundry room as well. To make it easier, follow these simple guidelines for using shared laundry spaces.

Do: Bring Your Own Supplies.

Tired of playing the guessing game in the laundry room? Don’t risk turning a neighbor into an enemy by using their supplies. Take control and bring your own! Keep your supplies in one place under your clothes for easy access.

Supply checklist:

  • Detergent
  • Fabric Softener
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Stain fighter (optional)

Don’t: Leave Wet Laundry in the Washing Machine.

Newton’s Law of Laundry: When you’re washing, so is someone else. Remember to switch your laundry promptly to the dryer so others can use the machine. Set a timer to help you remember and avoid mildew and bad smells. Being considerate goes a long way!

Do: Know The Building’s Rules & Hours.

Doing laundry late at night might seem convenient, but it can lead to noise complaints or breaking your lease. Check your building’s rules before washing clothes off-hours to avoid disturbing others. Make sure there are no restrictions on when you can use the laundry room.

Don’t: Lose Your Cool.

Communal Living means being patient when others don’t follow your rules. If you need to use the dryer but it’s full, wait at least 10 minutes before moving their clothes. Be polite when taking out their belongings and use a basket if available to avoid dropping clothes on the dirt floor.

Do: Clean Out Lint.

Always clean the lint screen in the laundry after drying your clothes, especially if you share the machine. It only takes a few seconds to help others.

Don’t: Treat the Laundry Room Garbage Like Your Personal Trash Can.

It’s okay to eat a sandwich while waiting for your clean laundry, but don’t throw the wrapper in the garbage in the laundry room. Only lint and dryer sheets go there to avoid bad smells. Keep your smelly trash in your own can and be considerate of others during chores.

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