Title: Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore

Author: Patric Richardson

Publisher: Flatiron Books 2021

Genre: Nonfiction

Pages: 186

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Modern Mrs. Darcy; Seasonal TBR

Doing laundry is rarely anyone’s favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun―it's a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he's ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacks―bringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore.

Sorting your laundry? It's not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You'll learn how to wash everything―yes everything―at home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? Richardson has a secret for freshening those too (hint: it involves vodka, not soap).

Changing your relationship with laundry can also change your life. Richardson’s handy advice shows us how to save time and money (and the planet!) with our laundry―and he intersperses it all with a healthy dose of humor, real-life laundry stories, and lessons from his Appalachian upbringing and career in fashion.

You would think that a book about laundry would be boring and very dry. But this book is not either! Right away Richardson invites into the fascinating world of laundering. We get practical tips and fun stories. I have been doing laundry for decades at this point and apparently I was doing many things wrong. To be fair to myself, I was taught (like most people) wrong. The volume is slim, but packed with helpful tips and explanations. I actually really enjoyed reading this one.

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