"Patric is going to be the Ina Garten of laundry." --Good Day L.A.
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by GMA.com, The Washington Post, Working Mother, Good Day L.A., and more!
Patric Richardson, aka the "Laundry Evangelist," reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothes--and making laundry loads more fun. 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. Laundry Love will make you wonder why you ever stressed about ironing, dry cleaning, or (god forbid) red wine spills on your new couch. No matter the issue, Richardson is here to help you make laundry miracles happen--wrinkles and stains be damned.
Thought-provoking book that will make you re-think laundry!
Published by Susan Peterson , 3 years ago
The only thing I would change about this book would be to add an index. Engagingly written, this is short, informative, and effective.
A Joyful Gem of a Book
Published by Laura , 3 years ago
I bought this book on a whim after reading a review in a newspaper. I have now gifted it to 3 more friends in a month. Patric is a cheerful, practical author who provides very helpful, environmentally friendly advice and tips for doing laundry. He writes about how to approach laundry, provides a list of helpful tools and ingredients, step by step instructions, and his best hints for nearly every type of fabric and stain. I have revised my laundry practice based on this book and am doing less laundry with better results- cleaner, brighter, and longer lasting clothing.
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