Richardson also recalls a memorable moment when he realized that “it’s a real privilege that we have lots of clothes and they get clean.” He says his mother had hired one of his high school classmates to do small odd jobs, who then divulged his dream of owning his own washing machine so he would never again run out of clean clothes. But for Richardson, “I like the process of it, I also like doing something for. The task of ironing is a slow and dangerous one, and like many of us, Richardson’s partner, Ross Raihala, doesn’t like to do it. He describes that experience as his first time “associating laundry with being taken care of.” He continues that care in his own home. At age 2 1/2 years old, he was already discovering how doing laundry can be an act of love as he watched his meticulous mother make sure clothing was always being washed and hung. Richardson traces his affection for laundry and clothing to his childhood in northeastern Kentucky. “I came home with new earth-friendly supplies and transformed my laundry routine.” “I’d already done laundry for a couple of decades when I signed up for my first laundry camp with Patric,” Miller says. In fact, Richardson met his co-author, Karin B. Richardson has a long resume of accomplishments: He owns the Mona Williams store at the Mall of America, runs sold-out laundry camps at the store and other locations, starred in the Discovery+ and HGTV show “The Laundry Guy,” and has co-authored the popular book “Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore.” He has also made headlines with his tips and tricks for laundry care. His passion doesn’t end with perfecting his own skills, either he also teaches others his cultivated and beloved techniques. He knows all-from removing stains to freshening colors to restoring vintage items. Paul, also known as the Laundry Evangelist, doing laundry shouldn’t be considered a chore-but rather something to appreciate. Trisodium Citrate acts as a cleaning aid and water softener so that the detergent can work more efficiently.According to Patric Richardson of St. The use of sodium citrate improves the performance of the detergent.
Trisodium Citrate is used as a building block in Laundry Sheets due to its ability to bind positively charged calcium and magnesium ions found in tap water and unlike phosphate builders it is safe for the environment. It can sometimes be found in pills that we digest and in contact lenses. It is nontoxic and safe for humans, animals, and marine life. It's ability to let microorganisms fully break it down makes it perfectly safe for the environment. It's a biodegradable polymer used as a binding agent, that evenly dissolves in the wash. Betaine is extracted from molasses, the juice of sugar cane and is an effective cleaning agent due to its high surface activity.įatty Alcohol Polyglycol is a fully biodegradable nonionic surfactant that is used in our Laundry Sheets to fight stains and their ability to break down residues such as oil and soap. In our Laundry sheets Decyl Glucoside helps to remove dirt and oils more effectively.īetaine is a naturally derived ingredient that can be used instead of dehydrating sulfates. Decyl Glucoside is a natural and biodegradable ingredient that comes from corn and coconuts. The ingredient lowers the surface tension of the water surface and is therefore often used in many hygiene and toiletry products. These properties allow glycerin to soften the hardened and solidified stains, so that even old stains can be removed more easily.ĭecyl Glucoside is a mild cleanser that is often used in cosmetic formulations and products for individuals with sensitive skin.
The quality of glycerin as a solvent, together with its hygroscopic properties (ability to absorb water steam) makes it good for cleaning and stain removal. Glycerol is a sweet, viscous, colorless and odorless liquid. We use a dioxane free, plant-based SDS that is also biodegradable and does not bioaccumulate in water or land. In our laundry sheets, the substance is used to break the water tension and remove dirt and grime from the fabric during the washing cycle. We use a plant-based surfactant that is created from coconut oil. Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is a surfactant that can have a variety of uses.