Soooooo... You're an Adult now: Laundry 101

By Edith Deity

Tired of the never-ending laundry struggle? Ready to defeat stains? "Soooooo… You're an Adult Now: Laundry 101" is here to save the day! With witty anecdotes and relatable advice, this book will turn you into a laundry pro in no time. Say goodbye to sniff tests and hello to fresh-smelling clothes that will impress even your most judgmental friends. Packed with plenty of sarcasm, this book will have you laughing, learning, and conquering laundry like a boss. 

 

Warning: Side effects may include newfound laundry skills, improved fashion game, and increased adulting confidence. Proceed with caution, and remember to separate your lights and darks... or not. 

 

#LaundryGoals #AdultingLikeAPro. "Finally, a book that won't leave your clothes high and dry!" - Laundry Enthusiast Weekly. "I laughed, I learned, and I finally found my missing sock!" - Laundry Detective. Laundry 101 for young adults - because adulting is hard, but laundry doesn't have to be!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Edith Deity
• Release date: Apr 4, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215653357

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Dedication

To all of you out there who have had to suffer through the trial and error of laundry, this book is for you. May it help you conquer your laundry mountain and make your clothes look brand new (or at least not totally destroyed). Here's to you and your newfound laundry skills. Let's get out there and show those clothes who's boss!.

Table of Contents

Introduction————————————————————————-—1

Understanding the Laundry Basics—————————-—3

Chapter 1: The Importance of Sorting Your Laundry -—5

Chapter 2: How to Pre-Treat Stains——————————-—10

Doing Laundry———————————————————————19

Chapter 3: Load Size and Water Temperature—————  21

Chapter 4: Detergents, Fabric Softeners, & Bleach—— 26

Chapter 5: Washing Different Materials—————————-31

Drying and Ironing———————————————————-—34

Chapter 6: Drying Your Clothes————————————-—36

Chapter 7: Ironing Your Clothes————————————— 40

Laundry Maintenance—————————————————-—43

Chapter 8: Storing Your Clothes—————————————  44

Chapter 9: Removing Odors from Your Clothes  ———  47

Common Laundry Problems and Solutions—————50

Chapter 10: Shrinking and Stretching—————————-—52

Chapter 11: Color Bleeding———————————————-—55

Chapter 12: Fabric Damage————————————————  57

Conclusion ————————————————————————-— 60

Introduction

Well, well, well, look who's finally decided to fly the nest! Congratulations, young human! You've made it to one of life's greatest achievements: moving out of your parents' house. It's like breaking out of prison, only with more adult responsibilities and fewer cavity searches.

Now, you may think that you're ready to take on the world, but let's be real here - there are some things that your parents have been doing for you that you're going to need to learn how to do yourself. And no, we're not just talking about paying bills and filing taxes (although those are pretty important too and will be covered in other books!). We're talking about the real nitty-gritty stuff - like doing laundry.

Yes, that's right, laundry. That thing that magically happens behind closed doors, where your clothes go in dirty and come out smelling like lavender and sunshine. Well, prepare to demystify that mystical process, my friends, because we're about to teach you everything you need to know about doing laundry like a boss.

We'll cover everything from temperature (hot or cold? Hmm, decisions, decisions), load size (even though we both know you stuff the washer so full that the clothes are barely getting clean, yes, I’m calling you out), and even how to sort your clothes (because nobody wants pink underwear, unless you're into that sort of thing). And let's not forget about the different materials, because nobody wants to accidentally shrink their favorite sweater and end up looking like a sausage.

So, young adults, buckle up and get ready to take on the ultimate test of independence - doing laundry. And who knows, maybe one day you'll even learn how to fold a fitted sheet (just kidding, that's impossible).

Understanding the Laundry Basics

Ah, laundry. The never-ending chore that we all love to hate. But before you start chucking your clothes into the washing machine like a crazed maniac, let me give you some tips that'll make you feel like