HOW-TO & TECHNIQUE

How-To & Technique.

The fundamentals, done properly. Sorting, water temperature, cycle choice, machine sizing, and how much detergent to actually use — the technique that keeps laundry from becoming a chore.

Good laundry is a repeatable routine, not a guess. Sort by color and fabric, match the load to the drum (a stuffed washer never rinses clean), dose detergent to the water — not the eyeball — and pick the cycle and temperature for what’s actually in the load. Get those right and everything comes out cleaner, lasts longer, and takes less time. These guides cover the whole routine, from a first nervous trip to a laundromat to choosing between a 20 lb and an 80 lb machine. When you’d rather skip it entirely, drop-off wash & fold and pickup & delivery are there.

4 GUIDES IN THIS COLLECTION

Every guide in How-To & Technique.

How-To & Technique
Guide · 46 min read

How to Do Laundry, Step by Step

Sorting, temperatures, cycles, drying, and a routine that keeps laundry from piling up.

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Using the Laundromat 1
Guide · 42 min read

First Time at a Laundromat?

Exactly what to bring, how to pay, and the whole routine step by step for beginners.

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Machines
Guide · 40 min read

What Size Washer Do I Need?

From 20 to 80 lb — how to match your load to the machine and never stuff a drum again.

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Fabric & Care
Guide · 10 min read

How Much Laundry Detergent to Use

HE amounts by load size, pods vs. liquid, and why less is more in East Tennessee's hard water.

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