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How to do Laundry: NYC Edition
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items This is just how I do my laundry. Living in NY you either give your clothes to people to do or you do them yourself. I do mine myself so here are my recommendations.
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Laundry Detergent
Laundry Rinse & Laundry Sanitizer
Laundry Boosters
Laundry Detergent
My favorite laundry detergents, powder and liquid.
Liquids are HE friendly, powders may not be so choose based on your machine!
Powdered detergents are your best option for clean clothes. Ariel, amazing scent! You don’t need a lot and from the first use you can tell the difference!
Ariel Powder Laundry Detergent, Original, 5.8kg
This is my go to detergent for my clothes personally. I love the way Roma smells, it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin and it is affordable in stores. For a college student it’s a cheap option that definitely works well.
Roma Liquid Detergent: Tough Stain Removal Liquid Laundry 1 Gal
Tide is a stable for many. I use Tide for my guests so they have options. This is the best one from Tide. The smell is really nice and it doesn’t make your clothes sticky.
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10X Liquid Detergent Original Scent
Cleans without perfumes! Oh yes please. I love that gets a great clean with extra scents. It is gentle and safe for sensitive skin or young kids.
Tide Free & Gentle Odor Refresh Laundry Detergent
For baby clothes and sheets! Oh how I love this so much. Both the powder and liquid are good. When using powder you can dissolve first or use on a warm setting. I’ve never had shrinking just clean clothes. This one is very gentle and the scent is lig...
BLANCA NIEVES Powder Laundry Detergent 3-Pack
Laundry Rinse & Laundry Sanitizer
How to really keep your clothes clean especially during cold and flu seasons.
Removes stubborn smells. With boys that do sports all day this is a must. Their clothes smell like they never even left the laundry room! The scents are light and it softens clothes
Downy: Fabric Rinse
If you work at a hospital, have a new baby or a prone to getting sick you need this. This kills bacteria and germs on your clothes, since I’m always around kids and elderly people I refuse to transfer sickness to them so I use this. I protect myself ...
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive, Bacteria-Causing
Another great sanitizing option. It works the same as the Lysol but it’s just to recommend another option
Clorox Fresh Guard Liquid Laundry Odor Remover ...
Laundry Boosters
Anything that improves the quality of my laundry.
No notes. Honestly amazing! Works on tough stains and boosts laundry detergent effectiveness
OxiClean Laundry Booster And Odor Blaster
My fear is that color will bleed with warm temperatures. This literally catches the colors so nothing mixes and the colors are more vibrant
Shout Color Catcher Sheets for Laundry
Softens hard water for more efficient clean.
20 Mule Team Borax Powder Laundry Booster 65oz
Since I share a laundry room with other people I must wipe everything down. I don’t mixing products or the laundry room being dirty so please don’t forget to clean your washer and dryer.
Lysol Wipes Disinfecting Wipes