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While I admire those who tackle the hand washing of delicate and dry-clean-only clothing,

Handwashing special care and ‘dry-clean only’ fabrics.Other areas covered in the book are what I consider advanced maneuvers. I’m using citrus essential oil infused products in my new laundry routine Advanced Maneuvers I also hate what dryer sheets do and what they’re made from – now that I know. This is my biggest hurdle because … static. This is an advanced maneuver and I’m taking baby steps. I don’t wash silk or wool at home, so it won’t be a problem. Oxygen bleach should not be used on silk or wool. I ordered and used it successfully over the weekend. Apparently, it can cause whites to yellow over time.

Patric recommends adding detergent directly into the washer on top of the clothes rather than through the dispenser. It’s surprising what a tiny amount is recommended per wash load, and it seems to be doing the job just fine.

I started using Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Laundry Soap.

Can I tell you a shameful secret? Until recently I was using Tide Pods.

I replaced my big-brand name detergent with something kinder and gentler … to my clothes and the environment.

The higher spin gets dry faster which means less time in the actual dryer. It softens the water allowing detergent to get in there and do its job. If you’re washing a super dirty load (just came back from a camping trip) Patric recommends adding washing soda (sodium carbonate). And it saves water, something we’re always trying to do here in drought-stricken California.

I’m washing all my laundry on the express cycle, in warm water, cold rinse and high spin. The shorter cycle is gentler on your laundry and things will last longer.