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WELCOME TO THE LAUNDROMAT

Doing laundry is one of those chores most of us learn as kids, and then we stick to our guns forever and ever. But washing clothes is a field where there’s been tremendous development, and we should keep learning to improve our skills, and our ability to choose working materials. Because we don’t want to miss out on the science that makes our clothes last longer. Do we? Here are some basic tips that will keep your clothes so fresh, so clean Outkast would be proud.

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WELCOME TO THE LAUNDROMAT

Doing laundry is one of those chores most of us learn as kids, and then we stick to our guns forever and ever. But washing clothes is a field where there’s been tremendous development, and we should keep learning to improve our skills, and our ability to choose working materials. Because we don’t want to miss out on the science that makes our clothes last longer. Do we? Here are some basic tips that will keep your clothes so fresh, so clean Outkast would be proud.

Shop detergents

THE SINGULAR SOCIETY LAUNDRY GUIDE

What detergents should you use? How do you treat different fabrics? How are new washing machines behaving differently from old ones? Is 30 really the new 40? There are so many questions once you lift the lid of the laundry basket. Welcome to the Singular Society guide to detergents and laundry, tips and tricks that will make your clothes last
longer.

detergents

Go for liquid

Temperature

30 is the new 40, and 40 is the new 60.

Cycle length

The shorter, the better

Cashmere and wool

Dry flat

Silk

Wash by hand

Conditioner

The softmaker