How To Do Laundry + Make Your Clothes Smell Insanely Good

Whether you're a college student moving into the dorm rooms, getting your first apartment or it's just time to learn, this shows you exactly how to laundry and make your clothes smell really good.
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There is nothing better than clean clothes and sheets and to do that, you need to know how to do laundry.
My mom taught me how to do laundry when I was in middle school but I know a lot of my friends who have never had to do their own laundry (uhm also my boyfriend). Not judging at all, just plain jealous that your mom was willing to still do it for you ;).
I am showing you exactly how I do my laundry and the products I use to make my clothes smell good. There are some tips and tricks that will guarantee you to get compliments with how good you smell!
It's honestly really easy, especially when you know the exact steps you need to do.
This video shows you exactly how to do laundry and how to make your clothes smell good. #howtodolaundry #howtomakeclothessmellgood #howtodolaundryforbeginners #howtodolaundrycorrectly #howtodolaundryproperly
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THE LAUNDRY PRODUCTS I SWEAR BY (contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you):
-Kirkland Detergent Pods: I buy these from Costco.
-Downy Calm Softener: amzn.to/35TOwWh
-Oxiclean Stain Remover: amzn.to/2YTKBHH
-Downy Unstoppables: amzn.to/2SYNwv4
-Shout Color Catcher: amzn.to/3bom6Vt
-Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets: I buy mine from Costco
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[@danam5786]

I am 39, my mom had me separating laundry at 5 and handing her the laundry as she hung it out on the line. By the time I was 7 I was doing laundry and hanging out clothes by myself with a chair to stand on. Grab a piece of laundry, up the chair, hang it out, down off chair, move chair, another piece. My daughter is a freshman at college that lives close enough to come home on the weekends. She brings her laundry home and does it herself. She has been doing laundry and hanging it out on the line (we do have a dryer, but 85% of the time we hang it out) since she was 9 or 10. Now, I am not saying that everyone has to start so young, but parents really do their children an injustice by not teaching them to be independent. I am so glad that you are making this video. I am sure it is so helpful to so many. This is a lesson that they will take and use throughout life. Great video.

[@alldogsgoheaven]

Gah dam start a Facebook or something fam 🙄 no body asked u to type a essay paragraph

[@kandacenoire]

But do you wash it hot or cold? Lol what did mama do?

[@Ego-de4dt]

@@alldogsgoheaven hahahah cry about it 😂

[@kam4119]

Sometimes they don’t even know themselves

[@andrewcorcoran5228]

​@allpigsgotoh£ll She's 71, have a little respect. She told a beautiful story that you didn't have to read

[@estrellabibic9291]

I'm 20 and girls my age dont even understand how important it is to know what your telling us in this video

[@karlafletcher118]

just a tip with the softener, putting it directly on your clothes can stain your clothes overtime! you can buy a downy ball or put it in the center where the softener goes! loved the video i wanna buy that scent so i can try it for the next time i do laundry

[@BySophiaLee]

that is so smart!! Definitely going to buy one of those downy balls. thanks girl!

[@chynawilson6409]

That laundry ball didn’t work when I used it so I stopped using mines

[@melanieregalado9886]

Yes that happened to me! Ialmost ruined mine and my husband’s clothes 😖 tip for the downy ball is to not pull the plug all the way shut as sometimes it doesn’t pop open and fabric softener doesn’t dispense.

[@PeaceofJJ]

The reason hers doesn’t stain is because it’s white not blue.

[@natalieorellana4763]

I don’t have the center parts for the softner

[@AndreaGarcia-wo4ib]

I watched this on sunday .. bought the softner calm monday ( yesterday) and it gave an instant better scent.. thank you.

[@StephASMR]

I love this… you’re so savvy for your young age!!! I’m 41 and I feel like I was crap at doing laundry until I was so much older than you… I bet you’ll be helping heaps of young people

[@michellecardenas781]

The clothes can get crunchy when you hang dry them. Simple solution flap your clothes before you hang them to get out that bit of water bc the problem is they might be a little too wet

[@godmagnus]

Water doesn't make clothes crunchy, too much detergent does.

[@RED-light_]

Thank you for the video. I love it cause my mom did my clothes and I just wanted to learn how to do it myself. It really does help!!!❤😊

[@sheilamurdock477]

I'm enjoying the Tide Pods Meadow Spring Detergent and suavitel lavender fabric softener and having great results

[@pham3383]

tips for student:you dont need to use fabric softener,just use enough detergent powder will make your clothes clean with a hint of fragrance ,since detergent already has some scent chemicals,you will save your money and your clothes will last longer

[@anavasquez8756]

Omgggg when you took that downy out 😁😁 I thought i was the only one who was crazy for it lol I’ve used it for yearssssss !!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜 Will never switch it 🥰

[@abntiffie2005]

Be sure to put the downy in the dispenser as it’s just being washed away in the first wash the way it’s added to the start of the wash. If you are really frisky you can add it to the final rinse but then you have to really pay attention to the wash! That or use a downy ball it will release it automatically just like the washer does for the dispenser!

[@trishgiams4326]

I’m a big Costco Kirkland brand fan but for me they’re detergent doesn’t make my clothes smell good at all. Tide pods work better for me. I completely agree with you about the downy 💯

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Laundry guy here. My coworker has great smelling clothes, I asked what she used and she said it was Arm and Hammer with oxiclean . I’m going to try A@H Clean Burst, I bought the Downy Calm fabric softener you showed, and I’m Going to try the Kirkland dryer sheets you showed! All that should make my laundry smell really good , I hope 😊! I always clean out the lint filter after each dryer run and leave the washer door open after to let dry out . Also never over stuff the washer with clothes, I usually fill it with clothes about a little more than 3/4 . The clothes need space in the washer to “ swim around “ to get clean 🙂. Thanks for the tips!

[@elizabethrichards9152]

Stay with the Kirkland brand red bottle but you need to get Great value Color Safe Bleach. I add half a cap and it will help. It helps to get the hidden dirts and odor out. I usually get Snuggle Super Fresh Dryer sheets. My clothes smell super clean to the fiber. I work in fast food and my boyfriend is a maintenance man that also works in a farm. Our clothes are stain free and smells great.

[@golden_grll]

That laundry basket fit so much lol did not expect that!

[@j.marquez]

So helpful , great clear instructions thank you ☺️

[@kassidyyoung3721]

Dryer sheets can help your clothes not to get staticky either love the video and softener in the long run can ruin your washer

[@chabenitez6876]

I bought the same sheets as you. How did you wash the mattress topper and comforter during your initial use? Thank you.

[@darioelaskar]

Happy Friday Sophia! Thanks for this video, I was mostly interested in the smell insanely good part 😄 I have two questions for you: 1- If you have pets, how do you deal with them and white sheets? 2- Where do you hang dry your clothes?

[@jasmineinaiyah9742]

Being excited to watch this video makes me sad lol but thank you for this. I've been doing laundry for years and all of a sudden I can't seem to get it to smell nice anymore so I'm going back to basics.

[@sjws89]

Too much detergent causes clothing to smell bad over time. Soap has waxy material in it and it builds up. Use much less detergent and add vinegar (1/2 cup) to the fabric softener drawer. The vinegar will start to remove some of the waxy residue from the overuse of detergent. Also never leave clothes sitting in the washer as they will get stinky

[@hassana395]

@@sjws89 Don’t worry man I saw this comment and I thank you

[@celestegonzalez6]

This is very helpful

[@HelloMayday]

I also put those color catcher sheets in anytime i wash whites after darks because sometimes the dye can transfer between loads

[@alexg6849]

thank you for the video.

[@jasonissel217]

All the things I wish my wife told me in 15 years of marriage, but now she is gone. They get washed without any disasters but they don't smell like it, thanks for the tips.

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subscriber! Awesome tips!

[@AmissCircle]

obsessed with your channel!!

[@gracewarner124]

@rfug SAME

[@hunterhendricks8608]

love your videos:)

[@voiletthunder77]

I am moving out next weekend with my boyfriend and all of your videos have helped so much!!!

[@BySophiaLee]

aw good!! good luck with the move!

[@Celestials1aurora]

How are things now Sarah ?

[@youtubeandbbqchips]

confused? look at the tag and it will tell you how to wash 1. how to sort your laundry - darks, lights, whites, sheets, towels, workout clothes, separate load for jeans once a month - all jeans zipped up - everything is turned the right way - nothing in the pockets 2. stains 4:45 - get stains out of the clothes before with stain remover (oxiclean stain remover) spray on clothes, sit for 5 mins add to machine - add one of the loads to washing machine with CORRECT TEMP 3. the different water temps - dark: cold - lights: cold - whites: hot water - sheets/towel depends on colour 4. making the clothes smell good (add into washing machine) - gain aroma boost detergent (small load 1-2, large load 2-3) pop pods in the washing machine.. - (1) downy lavender calm softener 8:39 - (2) shout colour catchers to prevent colours from mixing 9:40 5. what next? - set the temp - for settings press normal or whites (if its white) 6. clothes you don't want to wash etc jeans coats - Love Home and Planet rewear dry wash spray in Rose petals : perfume for your clothes - Febreze extra strength fabric refresher : eliminates odours on your clothes

[@Ego-de4dt]

Hi. Maybe try putting the softener in the softener dispenser so it doesn’t get washed away. It’s used properly ❤

[@GetIntoTheBLACK]

7:37 to help you with the issues with the pods is if you add water into the machine first before the clothes then add the pod as the water is filling up the machine then add your clothes. Did the dorms have a front or top loader?

[@kristinastultz2911]

After your clothes are down hang drying puff them up in the dryer. It will take away the stiff hard feeling. I take my clothes off the drying rack and will put them in the dryer on Medium for 7-10 minutes depending on how much clothes I have!!

[@kristinastultz2911]

Done***

[@gracewarner124]

12:43 It's funny, my family and I use the same fabric softener sheets. :)

[@BySophiaLee]

the best!! :)

[@stephanietrujillo3408]

From my college experience if you did not wash with warm water the pods or scented boosters would not fully dissolve. I wash all my clothes this with warm water and it works and i haven’t had problems.

[@auroragaspar4625]

Thank you for this vedeo

[@Jess4mab]

I would suggest turning the water on first, then add your detergent and let the water fill up all the way before you start adding clothes. Washers fill up the water level by weight, so if it's already full of clothes it will give you less water to clean with. Your soap won't be evenly distributed and could stain your clothes.

[@shaelynnvopalensky6834]

Some washers don’t allow that. Like mine you have to put the clothes in first and then the laundry detergent etc. then start it and the lid locks until it’s done.

[@Tilen132]

@@shaelynnvopalensky6834 yup same here

[@godmagnus]

If it fills by weight, and there's no clothes in it... How will it get filled?

[@mr.vl3n638]

Your the cutest thing I've ever seen... Totally off topic, but I had to point it out... Thanks for the tips 👍

[@amandafairclough5875]

Does softener not get put in at the rinse cycle? I use a laundry softener ball. I never use my center softener compartment in my washer🤷‍♀️

[@Love__heavenlee]

Lol my boyfriends mom still does his laundry too

[@vanshshetgaonkar4151]

Very Very good Video sister, love from India 💖🥰

[@dylancotrioa8659]

I've been doing my own laundry since I was around like 9 or 10. I do it manually and wash by hand and dry on a clothing line but I'm moving and at my new home we don't have a clothing line so I'm trying to learn how to use a washing machine.

[@spacebar9733]

Do you like the machine more or hand washing more so far?

[@sjws89]

My daughter said same thing about dorm washers. For whatever reason, they wouldn’t disintegrate the laundry pod. Always put fabric softener or bleach in the properly labeled dispenser of the machine. I top off the fabric dispenser with water to ensure it all enters the machine. Fabric softener dispenses from the dispenser itself during the rinse cycle.

[@Itsavaney]

Can you do a video on your favorite cleaning supplies?

[@BySophiaLee]

yes definitely!! good idea :)

[@fransheskasoto9578]

Off topic but where is your jean jacket from?

[@deadsesh69]

Where can I find the same laundry basket?

[@csabaszajlai4896]

Did you just pour fabric softener along the pods??? Fabric softener is made to add to the last rinse cycle to neutralise detergent 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Love__heavenlee]

Where did you purchase your coffee table

[@godmagnus]

Crunchy clothes are caused by using too much detergent. Overdosing will make it stsy in the clothes unless you do an extra rinse. That's googleable.

[@sol.p2206]

How do you wash your bed sheets?

[@christinatoussaint9767]

Where did you get your jacket ? Love your channel 😊

[@TheInfallible19]

Did you put the fabric softener in with the detergent ? 🤔

[@cherrinagoodacre4193]

Yes she did. I see the fabric softener dispenser in the middle of the washer machine.

[@myyoutube1335]

I know I was like oh nooooo, it can stain your clothes.

[@glendalefernandez4858]

hahah

[@theory6366]

I saw that too! Isn’t it to be added when the rinse comes on?

[@gungwisnu3133]

Is that the secret method?

[@chelseaaguirre4483]

You put detergent and softener together??

[@kdreamzherself]

can you do a video on how to treat mildew after you’ve let your clothes sit and now there’s a mildew stain

[@tlegoo]

Indeed

[@nataliegott4148]

Where did you get your laundry basket from?

[@BySophiaLee]

Marshalls!! they usually have something similar there :)

[@soniaperez3137]

What water temp would you use for colors?

[@lilydeel553]

Cool/coke keeps colors in I believ

[@vitaliyd3816]

Someones got OCD. Lol😃 That's good, a lot of people are nasty. You are a rare and special person.

[@CerrenaErb]

Dryer lint is a really good fire starter if u ever are trying to have a bonfire

[@NoveGamingReacts]

is that a magic laundry basket lmao she just kept pulling cloths out

[@LovinmyRORY131]

Try Buff City Soaps Laundry Soaps. Makes your clothes smell Amazing! My faves are Narcissist and Fresh Cotton. Thank me later 😉

[@bustercherry2054]

Here is what I do , I never separate colors I use tide + Lysol laundry sanitizer + baking soda + fabric softener my clothes get clean and smell good for at least a week I wash everything once a week on my day off work

[@j.t.8320]

Do you mix the baking soda with your laundry detergent or just put it in the fabric softener dispenser ?

[@tennillej9601]

Once a week? Lucky 5 loads a day here

[@imokay1132]

I was taught that everything was cold water 😱

[@drdrewdowomensmedicine4935]

You do not, repeat DO NOT add softener to the wash! The hole on top of your agitator is where it goes so it will be added to the rinse.

[@brookerector6989]

Are you able to link your laundry basket?

[@BySophiaLee]

its from Marshalls!! sorry :(

[@brookerector6989]

By Sophia Lee aww bummer! We don’t have any of those!

[@bcg3166]

If one doesn't know how to do things for themselves, and you are not self-reliant by now? That's a deal breaker.

[@mew8534]

where should I put white jeans???

[@Jess4mab]

I usually wash mine with light colored clothes, and just turn them inside out if you're worried about the material roughing up the other items in the load.

[@numerous3003]

Can someone please m tell me what colors would be light colors

[@numerous3003]

And some darks thx

[@sandrariver6935]

I never, never wash towels with any clothes or bedding sheets, they get ruin.

[@RUDEROSSY]

I just wanted to see how other people do their laundry 🙂

[@wmzou]

I like to make my clothes smell good

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

Technically fabric softener 🤣....it is

[@allisonecarter22]

Noooooo! Don’t put the fabric softener with the detergent 😳

[@ConfidenceinChrist90]

I swear I’ve tried this routine and everything else in this video amongst others, and I still can’t get the musty smell out of my clothes. I’m so sad just want my laundry to smell good.

[@LilMzzKeKe99]

Hey. If you haven’t found a solution by now you should try and find a detergent that specifically mentions getting rid of odors or “fighting odors”. Try and go for a scent that barely smells like anything or thats very minimal and maybe just add the softener for a scent.

[@lalinka1218]

Try persil oxi

[@Jbbx18]

Maybe it’s your washing machine that’s no good. I had the same issue. Take your clothes to a laundromat and see if it smells good. If it does that mean ur washing machine just isn’t washing good

[@XtraRosie]

If your still having trouble getting your clothes to smell clean I would recommend to try cleaning your washing machine. I was having the same problem as you and No one ever told me that was something that needed to be done and after I took the time to deep clean the washer and dryer it made a huge difference!!

[@naturalbettytv6055]

Try adding 1C Vinegar & 1/2C baking soda. This combo helps soften the water, release the odor/neutralize & products penetrate better.

[@yuzhuocao5663]

🦶🦶😻😻

[@neil8250]

That Downy Be Tasting Good 🤤

[@niecybaby1960]

Your clothes get crunchy when you use too much product. With that much soap someone with sensitive skin could experience a rash and it’s not good for you. Focus less on making the clothes smell good and more on washing them correctly. Good effort.

[@sadieguenther1948]

Thank you so much I’ve watched a few videos with people doing there laundry and I’m wondering what is all that stuff about they add so much things to there laundry all these dam chemicals just add a little soap and the dryer balls with a little essential oil and toss it in the dryer laundry comes out FRESH and clean all these tons of uncalled for stuff in there laundry seems to be the trend these days

[@sierraweber658]

Why is it recommend that you don't wash your jeans very often?

[@BySophiaLee]

Truthfully I dont know why I'm just going with what people have told me but I am thinking it has more to do with jeans that have rips. I know my rips in my jeans get destroyed way quicker if I am washing them a lot! :)

[@BySophiaLee]

@@sandrariver6935 I’m in an apartment so I don’t have much choice on that one! I’m just grateful I have a washing machine in my apartment!💓

[@sandrariver6935]

@@BySophiaLee Me too but I asked the management if I could change them with mine and it was a great difference.

[@godmagnus]

Wash new things in like colors. I've never seen bleeding after the first wash. Decent detergent cleans in cold water. Using hot water is a waste of energy. The buttons are self explanatory for the most part. Google what you don't understand. Heavy and hot settings wear clothes out faster. That's all 95% of people need to know. For those of you who sort... Try not doing that. See if it makes any difference at all, I haven't seen any.

[@dant3113]

You talk way too much just get to the point