How to Do Laundry Like a Boss
If you’re anything like me, you might feel like you don’t have anything to wear some days. As time has gone on, I’ve come to realize that it’s not that I don’t have enough clothes to wear, it’s that all my clothes are in the laundry basket. If you feel the same way, it might be time to do the laundry!
Don’t have a washing machine? Click here to see directions on how to wash clothes without a washing machine.
Thanks to the modern day invention of the washing machine and dryer, getting your clothes clean is now easier than ever! Below are the steps to get you started!
TIP: If you’re not sure what material an item is, check the tag! The tag also has care instructions. You can change the wash settings, as needed.
4 Press and Hold Start
Note: It is normal for a washer to make noise during the spin cycle because the wash basin is moving fast. If the washer starts making a noise that seems too loud, you may want to stop the load and read the machine’s user manual.
How to Dry Clothes
These steps are for drying clothes in a clothes dryer machine.
1 Clean the lint screen —This is important!
2 Load the dryer
3 Select the desired cycle, cycle settings and options
This chart can help you decide what dryer settings to choose:
Not all features and options are the same on all dryers but many have similar settings. Choose the one that most closely matches your type of load.
4 Press PUSH to START to begin cycle
If you don't have access to a dryer, hanging your clothes will work just as well. You can hang your clothes anywhere there is good airflow. Make sure to spread them out so they get air.
If in doubt, a quick online search for your specific washer or dryer model will uncover a lot of information.
How to Wash Clothes by Hand
If you don’t have a washing machine or your machine is not working, you can wash your clothes by hand. It’s a little more work but it will get the job done!
1 Fill a bucket with lukewarm water
2 Add detergent Use a powder or liquid detergent but do not use pods because they are not designed for hand washing.
3 Let the clothes soak Allow the clothes to soak for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the direct.
4 Scrub Use your hands or a brush to scrub the clothes. Rub the clothes against themselves to get the extra dirt out.
5 Empty and refill the bucket with clean water. Remove the clothes from the bucket and gently twist to get some of the water out. You don’t need to get all the water out at this point.
6 Rinse. Empty the water from the container and fill with cool water to do a final rinse.
7 Wring and dry the clothing. Twist to remove most of the water. If you are not using a dryer, hang the clothing on a clothes horse, clothesline, the backs of chairs or banister railing.
Make sure the clothing is spread out evenly, and that articles of clothing don't overlap. Wet clothes will drip and could leave a stain on furniture or floors, if draped directly on it. Wring out the clothes as best as you can to avoid this.
On a sunny day, your clothes should dry within a few hours. If you don’t have sun, dry in a warm room with good air circulation.
Washing Symbols. Curious about what those symbols on your clothes tag mean? The chart below shows their meaning!
Best of luck on your laundry adventures!
