Best products from r/howtodolaundry
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1. EasyGoProducts Hand Powered Clothes Washing Wand, Blue
- Portable Strong Design: Patent pending design of Washing Wand is so portable it fits in 8 X 8 X 8 Inches box and the corrosion proof plastic design is 100% waterproof and will not warp, bend, or splinter
- Easy to Use and Effective: Fill (2) 5 gallon buckets partially filled with water then add laundry detergent and place clothes inside. Then place Washing Wand on top of clothes and push down and pull up to activate the washing and cleaning of clothes. The water is pushed and sucked through the clothes to provide a thorough cleaning
- Ergonomic Environmental Design: Designed with a shovel type handle design. This allows for easy usage by not having to bend completely over to use it
- Affordable and Advanced Design: Own your very own washing machine that has been specifically designed for easy and effective cleaning and the design is so strong and waterproof it will last for years
- The average washing machine uses 40 gallons per cycle compared to 10 gallons or less for Washing Wand
Features:
2. HEX Performance In Rinse Fabric Booster, Fresh Clean Scent, Yields 20 Loads, 20 oz Pouch
Contains (1) 20oz laundry booster - 20 loads of laundry with enhanced benefitsThe first laundry additive safe for all fabrics with powerful, laundry-enhancing benefitsExtends the lifespan of your laundry while naturally softening, preventing static cling, and protecting from odorsLight, fresh scent ...
3. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Additive, Crisp Linen, 41oz
Kills 99.9% of bacteria like Staphylococcus Aureus & Klebsiella pneumoniae, simply add to rinse cycleContains 0% bleach, works even in cold waterGentle on most fabrics including whites & colorsWorks in all standard & HE machinesSuitable for children's clothes, gym clothes, underwear, towels, bedding...
4. Miele / Henkel : Persil Megaperls Color European Laundry Detergent - 40 loads
- Persil Megaperls Color is a high-efficiency concentrated laundry detergent specially formulated to protect dark and bright colors.
- It ensures the best cleaning performance while being gentle on your clothes and the environment.
- Persil Megaperls Color will keep colors bright and clothes looking new longer.
- 40 loads per box.
- Recommended for use with Persil Hygiene Disinfectant Rinse
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5. Beron Eco-Friendly Laundry Ball for 1500 Washings
Made from pure natural mineral,TPE,Allergen-free,For 1500 washings Size:10.5cmx10cm Color:Light BlueDesignated use:Compatible with any washing machine,Wash all kinds of clothes,Cheaper than detergents and bleach. Gentle on sensitive skin.Reduces scale,rust and lime build-up in washing machines and p...
6. Dryel On The Go Stain Pen (Pack of 2) - New Look!
Pack of 2 - Keep one in the house and one in the carDryel On the Go Stain Pen helps remove fresh stains instantlyIt's even safe on dry clean only clothes, delicates and hand washables such as wools, silks, rayons, linens, cottons and other special care fabricsWhile squeezing pen, use scrubber like a...
7. Biz Laundry Detergent Powder Booster, Stain & Odor Removal - 80 Ounces
TOP QUALITY: Proven to beat leading brands on tough stains like grass, sweat, and chocolate4 STAIN FIGHTERS: Contains more stain fighting ingredients including enzymes, peroxide, detergents and whitening agents, for an overall better washMULTI-USE: Use to pre-soak, pre-treat or add to every wash loa...
8. Persil ProClean Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 75 Fluid Ounces, 96 Total Loads (Pack of 2)
Powerful detergent for an exceptional deep cleanGreat for everyday laundry and to fight tough stainsAlso available in Power CapsPersil ProClean laundry detergents have been optimized for great performance in all types of machines, including HEThis package includes two 75 fluid ounce bottles of Persi...
9. Biz Laundry Detergent Liquid Boosters, Stain & Odor Removal - 120-Count
TOP QUALITY: Proven to out clean other color safe bleach, leaving no powdery residue on your laundry4 STAIN FIGHTERS: Contains more stain fighting ingredients including enzymes, peroxide, detergents and whitening agents, for an overall better washMULTI-USE: Use to pre-soak tough stains or add in wit...
10. 2 Pk. Tide Plus HE Ultra OXI Acti-Lift Crystal Powder Laundry Detergent 39 Oz. (44 Loads Total)
11. Micro-Scientific Opti-Cide3 Healthcare Grade Disinfectant Cleaner and Sanitizer Solution (NEMSI1)
Fast 2-minute kill time on clinical surfacesVirucidal, Bactericidal, Fungicidal, TuberculocidalBroad spectrum effectivenessNo limitations on healthcare surfaces. Safe for both soft and hard surfacesReady to use - no mixing
Actually...yes, assuming you have your own bathroom and/or very understanding roommates :
Use a detergent that has both water softener (to counteract the hard water) and enzymes in it.
The easiest one to find is probably Tide.
But of course, there's a catch.
The catch is that you'll need to soak them for several hours, and because you don't have your own washer, you'll need to soak them at home and wash them by hand. And you'll probably need a second set of sheets if you don't already have one.
If you want to make a small investment that will keep you out of the laundromat and let you wash all your laundry at home (not just sheets) you might consider something like the "wonder washer" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C8HR9A and a folding drying rack.
If you want to go the cheaper route, some folks use a 5 gallon bucket (from Home Depot or similar) to wash by hand, but I find a big plastic storage tub works better. Use a small amount of detergent (about 1/3 of what you'd use for a normal sized load). If you're using powdered detergent, dissolve it with hot water, then use whatever temperature water you want. Put your sheets in and add enough water to cover the sheets by a few inches. I use a 15 gallon storage tub and usually fill it 2/3 of the way.
Take a clean laundry only plunger (I use this one and love it https://www.amazon.com/EasyGoProducts-Hand-Powered-Clothes-Washing/dp/B00YQCOCAM ) or your hands or clean legs and feet and squish the sheets around in the water for about 5 minutes or so. Then let the sheets sit. The longer they sit, the better the enzymes will work. If you can soak them either overnight or while you're away at work, that would be awesome, but even just two or three hours will make a big difference. When the soak is done, use the plunger (arms/legs/whatever) to squish them around again for about 15 minutes. It's ok to take a break if you get tired, but you want to agitate them for about 15 minutes total. Then empty the water out, and start the first "rinse cycle". Put clean water in the tub and squish the sheets around to rinse. Empty the water and rinse the sheets again.
Then wring them out using your hands and hang them to dry.
TL;DR Wash at home and soak your sheets in a detergent that has water softeners and enzymes.
Use something like Lysol Laundry Sanitizer or Hex Fabric Booster every time you wash your athletic wear, and DO NOT use liquid fabric softener on it. It's the lingering bacteria in it that's making it smell funky.
Edit: This one in particular is only for whites. You may use this for all other colors.
http://www.amazon.com/Miele-Henkel-Megaperls-European-Detergent/dp/B000ASPCN2/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1
No, not the dryer, for washer. The ones to actually wash. They are called eco-balls because they claim you can wash without soap.