washing
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The Easiest Ways to Save Money at the Laundromat
A long-time dependent on wash-and-fold services, I recently set out to save money by doing my own laundry at the laundromat. Reader, I did not save a cent and, in fact, just wasted a bunch of my valuable time sitting under fluorescent lights in a dirty room with no wifi, guarding my clothes from greedy…
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Don’t Use Detergent on Your Rain Gear (Do This Instead)
You really only wear your waterproof gear when it’s raining, so you could be forgiven for thinking it’s not something you need to wash all the time. It’s practically getting a rinse every time you put it on, right? If only. As it turns out, the more water your raincoat keeps off of you, the…
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A Garment-by-Garment Guide to How Often You Really Need to Wash Your Clothes
When you’re a kid, no one tells you how much stuff you have to figure out to be a fully functional adult. Laundry, for example, can remain a mystery for much longer than it should. Not that it needs to be done — most of us have figured that part out — but the how…
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How to Do Laundry Without Irritating Your Skin (Besides Switching Detergents)
For people with sensitive skin, doing laundry can be a challenge. All you’re trying to do is get your clothes clean, but something so seemingly simple can be much harder than it looks.