How to wash, dry and fold it all.
Practical guides from the Wringer counter on stains, comforters, workout clothes, dryer sheets and saving money on laundry day.
More guides for laundry day.
Stains
4 min read
The counter stain guide: coffee, grease, grass and wine
Cold water first, never the dryer until it’s gone, and a different fix for every stain. The four we see most at the counter.
Drying
5 min read
Dryer sheets or wool dryer balls: which one actually works?
Dryer sheets fight static, wool balls cut drying time. Which one is worth it depends on what you wash, and towels have their own rule.
Fabrics
5 min read
Washing workout clothes so the smell actually leaves
Synthetic gym clothes hold onto odor. Wash them inside out, cold, with less detergent and a vinegar rinse, and skip the fabric softener.
Saving
7 min read
Seven ways to spend less on laundry day
Wednesday washers, the right drum size, full loads, moisture-sensing dryers and a loyalty card. How regulars cut their laundromat bill.
Know which machine fits before you go.
Compare every drum on one scale, then schedule a pickup with no membership.