Doing Laundry Like a Gentleman with The Laundress

If you’re reading this, chances are you take pride in the clothes you wear.  So why are you still washing them with the average detergent?  If you haven’t heard of The Laundress yet it’s time to listen up (Plus, there’s a discount code down below).  The Laundress makes eco-friendly, non-toxic laundry products designed to deep clean everything from suits to gym clothes.

Taking care of the hard stuff first

My dry cleaning bill has gotten out of hand the last few months.  It really seems like the more a piece of clothing costs the more likely it is to be “dry clean only” and the more afraid I am to mess it up by washing it myself.  The Laundress has products specifically formulated to wash almost every piece of clothing in your wardrobe. Yes, even a lot of the “dry clean only” ones.  Some of the most difficult articles to clean are the things made of wool & cashmere.

Most wool items labeled “dry clean” are generally launderable, but when an item is labeled “dry clean only,” the best way to care for it between cleanings is to steam and treat with Wool & Cashmere Spray.  The Wool & Cashmere Spray gives the garment a light clean and a subtle refreshing scent.  I spray it on all my wool coats and suits before every wear.  Dry cleaning is more of a last resort for these types of garments and should really only be done 3-4 times a year or if a really bad stain occurs during wear.

They literally have everything covered.  Ever wonder how to get rid of those pills on your sweaters and jackets the make your garments look old and dingy?  The Sweater Stone is my secret weapon to keep my sweaters looking new. Did you know pills are caused by wearing, rather than washing? When the fibers loosen, they form little balls, which tend to appear on loosely woven woolens. These pills commonly occur in areas of friction, such as cuffs and where arms rub along sides.

Get that crisp dry clean feeling at home

Ever wonder how the dry cleaner gets your shirts so crispy and wrinkle free?  It’s usually a blend of heavy-duty equipment and starches.  Starch adds crispness and structure, providing body to cotton and linen items. It also eases ironing and creates a higher resistance to wrinkling and stains. The Stiffen Up natural starch & Crease Release are the one-two punch for keeping you looking fresh all day long! The ingredients in Crease Release relax fibers to ease wrinkle removal without ironing.

Take care of stains at home

A crisp white dress shirt is an essential in every man’s wardrobe but after a few wears you start to develop that dark ring around the collar and sleeves that even the dry cleaner can’t get out.  The Wash & Stain Bar is ideal for dirt, grease, and oil-based stains, yes, even salad dressing.  You’ll want to treat your shirts with this after every wear because once the stains build up they are much harder to get rid of.

All “detergent” Isn’t created equal

The Laundress has detergents and sprays that are specifically formulated for every garment you have in your wardrobe, and I mean every garment.  They have a detergent that is specifically formulated for denim, dark clothes, white clothes, wool & cashmere, gym clothes, delicates, and even baby clothes.  If that doesn’t tell you they are dedicated to their craft they also have refreshing sprays for the items that don’t usually go in the laundry like shoes, pillows, jackets, or even clothes in between washes.

If you’d like to check out The Laundress you can use code: GENTS25 to get 25% off your order! We highly recommend it.

 

 

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