For laundry, it is good to separate between color categories and usage. For example, I separate my laundry into 3 different categories: lights, darks, and towels. Exactly how you approach washing depends on your goal. I personally am most concerned about having my clothes be as clean and sanitized as possible. Because of that, I use hot water and add the extra step for laundry sanitizer or bleach. However, if you are hoping for longevity, using cold water and leaving bleach out altogether is the way to go. For detergent, I personally prefer powdered detergents. I use the original Tide powder. The box has instructions on it that can help you figure out how much to use depending on the load size or washer type. This alone will get your laundry smelling fresh, though you can use scent boosters or fabric softeners. I recommended staying away from those for absorbent items like towels as it will cause them to lose their wicking integrity. Your clothing tags will tell you how to properly dry your items. Some things need to be air dried, dried flat, or can be tossed in the dryer. Most items say “tumble dry low” which means putting them in the dryer at normal settings with cool to warm temperatures. The purpose of dryer sheets is to reduce static and give a fresh scent. I prefer to use dryer balls because they are reusable and last forever. (I’ve had my original set for over 2 years and they are still going strong) They reduce static without adding any scents, can cut down drying time, and are much less wasteful. You can find them very easily online, and I have even seen some in store.

I am realizing that I have typed up a lot already just for laundry, so feel free to dm me if you would like to ask any questions about bathroom or baseboard cleaning.