Let's talk Laundry

So, if you are an upperclassmen, laundry may no longer be a big deal, but for college freshman this may be a new concept. Therefore, this post is going to be a how-to on doing laundry and some tips and tricks to help you save those quarters. 

First, let's start with the basics. The first step is sorting your laundry. Sort your clothes into a few different loads. Separate your clothes into white/lights, towels/bedding, darks, and delicates. NEVER MIX REDS/PINKS WITH YOUR WHITES, unless of course your goal is to dye your new white t-shirt a nice shade of pink. :) 

Next, pick a laundry detergent you like, which for college students is usually which ever one is on sale. Load one load, adding in a small amount of detergent. Remember, do not add too many clothes to the load or the washing machine will not get them as clean as it should. You should always wash your clothes on COLD water, unless the garment tag specifies otherwise. If you put it on hot water, it could potentially cause the colors of your clothes to run together, also another reason you should separate loads. 

*Note: Do not do your laundry when you are about to go to bed bed, because you could possibly forget about them and they could get stolen or mildew if left in the washer too long. I find that the best time to do laundry is when I am studying so that it gives my mind a small break when switching them to the dryer.*

After the washing cycle finishes, put your clothes into the dryer. Most dryers have simple knobs that are easily understandable, so you can probably determine where to turn it to for proper drying time. Remember, with some delicate clothes, you are not supposed to put them in the dryer, you are suppose to hang dry them, so pay attention to the tag!

Some extra tips just for knowledge:

-You can avoid washing your towels everyday if you hang dry it after you shower. (Please keep in mind, however, that going weeks without washing it causes mold and mad roomies.)

-Use only as much laundry detergent as needed, I find the pods are the easiest to use. (This keeps you from flooding the laundry room.)

-Put your laundry hamper/basket in a spot in your room that is convenient. Put it where you always pull off your clothes to avoid a messy floor. 

-You don't have to do laundry every single day, but don't build a mountain.

Follow these simple tips and doing laundry should become second nature to you! Plus if you ever have questions, just feel free to ask your roommate or RA!