Laundry love : finding joy in a common chore

Laundry love Finding joy in a common chore

Patric Richardson

Book - 2021

"Patric Richardson, aka the "Laundry Evangelist," reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothes--and making laundry loads more fun. Doing laundry is rarely anyone's favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun--it's a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he's ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacks--bringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore. Sorting your laundry? It's not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You'll learn how to wash everythi...ng--yes everything--at home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? Richardson has a secret for freshening those too (hint: it involves vodka, not soap). Changing your relationship with laundry can also change your life. Richardson's handy advice shows us how to save time and money (and the planet!) with our laundry--and he intersperses it all with a healthy dose of humor, real-life laundry stories, and lessons from his Appalachian upbringing and career in fashion. Laundry Love will make you wonder why you ever stressed about ironing, dry cleaning, or (god forbid) red wine spills on your new couch. No matter the issue, Richardson is here to help you make laundry miracles happen-wrinkles and stains be damned"--

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Subjects
Laundry.
Clothing and dress > Care.
Chores.
Published
New York : Flatiron Books 2021.
Language
English
Main Author
Patric Richardson (author)
Other Authors
Karin B. Miller, 1964- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xx, 185 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN
9781250235190
  • Introduction
  • My Cast of Characters
  • Glossary
  • 1. Don't Let Your Clothes Tell You What to Do
  • 2. It's Time to Sort It All Out
  • 3. It'll All Come Out in the Wash
  • 4. The Good Kind of Dry Spell
  • 5. Time to Pump Some Iron (or Blow Off Some Steam)
  • 6. The Comprehensive Closet
  • 7. Time for Your Disappearing Act
  • 8. Doing Better When We Know Better
  • 9. Special Care for Special Items
  • 10. Making the Laundry Room Your Happy Place
  • 11. Better Laundry Leads to Better Shopping
  • 12. Love and Laundry Are Universal
  • Appendix 1. Laundry Love's Recipes (Worth Every Stain)
  • Appendix II. Six Laundry Myths
  • Appendix III. Laundry Icons
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Booklist Review

Who would have dreamed a book on laundry could be so entertaining⁠--and educational? Trust Richardson and Miller, two fashion-industry veterans who know their alpaca from vicuña. To start, the authors destroy many of the tips inculcated by parents and grandparents: Wool garments can't be washed. Wash clothing on different cycles. Use the ubiquitous wire hangers. Et cetera. Gracefully and with humor and some tact, they lead readers through the valley of dirt to the heights: sorting and prepping, drying recommendations, using an iron the right way, and getting rid of spots and stains. Along the way is a narrative enhanced by personal anecdotes as well as helpful tips and lists: three guidelines for drying, supplies needed to deal with specific issues, nine friendly laundry statistics, and the top ten reasons to love a laundromat. A few of the directions would be more indelible if illustrated, like the "how to iron" section. It's truth in print that laundry just might become your new best hobby.

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Richardson, a self-described "laundry evangelist," debuts with a cheery and thorough guide to all things laundry. Rejecting common practices of using commercial laundry detergents and dry cleaning, the author provides an eco-friendly list of cleaning essentials (such as bleach and phosphate-free products), busts laundry myths (such as that bleach whitens dingy towels), and demystifies various washing machine functions. Tips and tricks for washing clothes and stain removal at home are the main focus, including an inspired hack of washing a baseball hat in the dishwasher. The art of drying, sorting, and storing is explored as well, with different tips for shirts, sweaters, socks, and casual pants. A strong case is made for washing clothes less frequently, which Richardson says is better for both the clothes and the environment, and he also recommends doing all of one's laundry on one day every week. In addition to advice, Richardson throws in tales of laundry drama, including a highly entertaining story concerning permanent marker and a wedding dress on the bride's wedding day. Richardson's love for doing laundry is so infectious that readers just might find themselves dreading this mundane chore a bit less. (Mar.)

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