A Rookie’s Guide to the Perfect Load of Laundry | Consumer Reports

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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    Whether you're a college kid or just new to the wonderful world of washing your clothes, here's a crash course from Consumer Reports’ 80 plus years of doing laundry.
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    SHOW NOTES
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    00:00 - Introduction
    00:14 - Lesson 1: Don't Blow Anything Up
    00:33 - Lesson 2: Separate Your Clothes
    00:54 - Lesson 3: Don't Overload the Machine
    01:01 - Lesson 4: Only Pour a Shot of Detergent
    01:26 - Lesson 5: Don't Get Into Hot Water
    01:50 - Lesson 6: Dry Right
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Komentáře • 19

  • @ALT-vz3jn
    @ALT-vz3jn Před 11 měsíci +8

    Geez CR, how dare you make a laundry video without our favorite laundry expert influencer?!? I watched all your laundry videos just to hear his awesome accent lol 😅

  • @vid111
    @vid111 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Detergent powder are better and economical than liquids, but companies push liquids for more money. Also concentrated liquids and fabric softeners accumulate inside the drum and reduce the life.

    • @ALT-vz3jn
      @ALT-vz3jn Před 11 měsíci

      Yes. 20 years ago we had lots of brands of powder detergent to choose from. Now there’s only a couple of brands of powder left at the store.

    • @bonriver9420
      @bonriver9420 Před 9 měsíci

      Powdered detergent is definitely better at cleaning clothes.

  • @bonriver9420
    @bonriver9420 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It is always a good idea to soak heavily soiled clothes for a period of time before washing them.

  • @Tresorthas
    @Tresorthas Před 9 měsíci +1

    Just to share an Eastern European perspective: we mostly use capsules, and we don't have dryers, we just hang the clothes until they are dry.

    • @bonriver9420
      @bonriver9420 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I hang dry my clothes on a clothing rack with hangers. I place a couple of plastic dishpans underneath to catch the drips.

  • @namedone2210
    @namedone2210 Před 10 měsíci

    Interesting that CR switches between pushing for cold water and warm water. I think we're generally in a place that we understand that warmer temperatures are necessary to clean tougher stains (oils) and that cold is suited for the lower soiled items.

  • @evilish888
    @evilish888 Před 11 měsíci +6

    All these consumer tips should be a must watch for all kids in high school

    • @crybebebunny
      @crybebebunny Před 11 měsíci +4

      Why so late. Parents are the first teachers in any child's life. My children started to help with the laundry as of elementary school. They helped separate the very soiled clothes from regular; whites, light, and dark colors by the 2nd grade. They learned their colors in preschool. They helped spot treat their favorite clothes, making sure that things didn't get permitely stained. My boys decided to wash their own laundry by age 14. If they ran into stain or special materials, they had me around to help. School are their to let parents know that their children are behind in standards. We are there to motivate and prepare them for life. Do let government raise your children, they will change your family values too.

    • @evilish888
      @evilish888 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@crybebebunny you've never heard of home economics?

    • @crybebebunny
      @crybebebunny Před 11 měsíci +2

      @BumCover Yes, school decided to teach that to the foreign students, poor students and other whom they believe would not go to college. They primary were for girls. I had that class which was an easy A and a waste of my time because I learned nothing I did already know from my own upbringing. I wish that they would teach how to do your Taxes. A true sewing class. I already knew how to budget divide and purchase things by the unit or ounce no matter what packages size. I learned that in 3rd grade.
      I think if you are not living within a family, then the class/subject might benefit one or you are being raised by a nanny or babysitter, never participate in groceries or chores with your family, then that class can be important.

    • @evilish888
      @evilish888 Před 11 měsíci

      @crybebebunny you're right...far, far right and have been indoctrinated by MAGA and their intoxicating kool-aid Quit listening to Tucker Carlson and other knuckleheads like him

    • @ALT-vz3jn
      @ALT-vz3jn Před 11 měsíci

      @@crybebebunnyyou sound super annoying.

  • @hakudoushinumbernine
    @hakudoushinumbernine Před 7 měsíci

    What about sanitizing?

  • @jeaneangordon663
    @jeaneangordon663 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Per Tide He 1 tablespoon

  • @starcherry6814
    @starcherry6814 Před 11 měsíci

    Warm water will fade your colors

  • @Zemohc
    @Zemohc Před 5 měsíci

    Dont load flamable clothes in dryers. Bruh. Pssh. You dont know me yo.