Friday, December 12, 2008


We are so sad to see BBC Green Newsletter go - they are a great site with so much information on leading a green lifestyle!
We love this article on clothes swapping - a great way to be green & feel good about updating your wardrobe.
And don't forget to take their Appliance Quiz - you won't believe which appliance consumes the most energy in a year!


Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The Laundress is sold in select Theory stores!


You can buy our Delicate Wash, Wool & Cashmere Shampoo & Sweater Stone at select Theory Stores...Americana Manhassett, Columbus Ave, Greenwich, Gansevoort, Maiden Lane, Melrose, Spring St & Westchester.

Friday, November 21, 2008

THE LAUNDRESS IS FEATURED IN HOUSE BEAUTIFUL!


Look for The Laundress Fabric Fresh and Sweater Stone & Bar Gift Set in this month's House Beautiful under 101 Stocking Stuffers!



Thursday, October 30, 2008

REVOLVECLOTHING.COM'S "LAUNDRY LOVE"

Ever wonder how to keep your fall-time wool and cashmere sweaters looking exceptionally cozy and cute? Introducing The Laundress, a special combination of cedar extracts and sulfate-free shampoo to clean and preserve the natural components of your favorite yarns. Say goodbye to the toxic chemicals used in dry cleaning, this eco-friendly shampoo can be use for hand or machine washing and isn't tested on animals. Additionally, the natural cedar scent repels moths so your new electric blue WHO cashmere kimono sweater will stay bright and be safely stored post-sweater season!

SOURCE: http://www.revolveclothing.com/b/blog/ 10.22.08

Friday, October 24, 2008

The Laundress is featured in The Examiner as a dry-cleaning alternative with the recent launch of J.CREW Cashmere Wash...

If your dry cleaning bill is draining out your shopping budget, but you're still attached to your luxury items, like cashmere sweaters, it's time to find a new solution. J.Crew has just launched a new cashmere cleaning wash with The Laundress New York, a company devoted to creating soaps, detergents and other care products that won't damage your favorite clothes or washable home items. The J.Crew collaboration is called simply J.Crew Cashmere Wash and is designed to maintain the strength and softness of the fabric while also keeping moths from munching on your sweaters (lavender is a natural deterrent found in the wash).

The J.Crew Cashmere Wash is non-toxic and allergen free, and it costs $18 for 16floz. You can find it online and in select J.Crew stores. We challenge you to find a dry cleaning option that's as good on the environment, for your sweaters and on your budget as this lovely smelling wash.

Source: http://www.examiner.com/

Monday, October 20, 2008

INTRODUCING THE LAUNDRESS FOR J.CREW CASHMERE WASH!
The Laundress created this eco-friendly product to provide the best care for J.Crew’s signature Italian cashmere by preserving the natural lanolin of the yarns and increasing longevity.

The Laundress for J.Crew Cashmere Wash is pH balanced and also includes a blend of lavender extracts, which naturally repels moths. The Laundress for J.Crew Cashmere Wash is highly-concentrated and biodegradable as well as allergen, phosphate, sulfate, dye and animal-cruelty free.

To buy, order via jcrew.com, their catalog and select stores.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The Laundress is featured in The Dallas News as one of the six products to get you in and out of the gym fast...



Fabric Fresh sprays
Kill the stink on your gear before you pack it away. Fabric Fresh sprays from The Laundress are nontoxic, anti-bacterial odor-removing sprays that you can use on your clothes, yoga mat and more. Available in four scents. $14 for 8 ounces. Tango Zango, 6025 Royal Lane. 214-890-0202. www.thelaundress.com.

Friday, September 26, 2008

ALWAYS FILL YOUR WASHING MACHINE!

Did you know washing machines use the same amount of energy regardless of how full they are, so you can save energy just by filling up each load.

If you reduce the number of washes you normally do by just 25%, you'll save 30kg of CO2 each year or the equivalent of driving 75 miles!
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Source: BBC Green Newsletter

Friday, September 19, 2008

The Laundress loves Fall Fashions!

Check out Lindsey & Gwen's favorite Fall picks with their Things We Love.


This 100% organic white wool coat will actually make you want it to get colder outside!


Click here to view their other picks...

Friday, September 5, 2008

GET READY FOR FALL...

It's time to store your summer clothes in style with our Laundress Monogrammed Storage Bags.

As seen in September's Domino Magazine.
Click here to buy!

JUST WHAT OVER-LAUNDERED HANDS NEED...

Back by popular demand - The Laundress Après Cream & introducing The Laundress Hand Soap!

The Laundress Après Laundry Cream is the first and only moisturizer designed to counter the effects of time spent over the washer, sink, and washboard. Click here to order!

The Laundress Hand Soap has a unique blend of vegetable glycerin, soy protein, aloe & vitamin E which prevents over-drying and will leave your hands moisturized. Click here to order!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

WE'RE FEATURED IN INSTYLE MAGAZINE!
We share our tips on how to properly care for all your undergarments:

-Wash items by hand for the most delicate care.
-Always line dry versus using your dryer.
-Turn item inside out to for the most effective cleaning.

Pick up the September issue of InStyle Magazine to learn more.
OUR TIPS TO CONSERVE ENERGY

A recent study by Cambridge University's Institute of Manufacturing found that 60% of the energy associated with a piece of clothing is spent in washing and drying it. Over its lifetime, a t-shirt can send up to 9 lbs. of carbon dioxide into the air!

The following tips can save you over hundreds of dollars per year, preserve your clothing and the earth!

AVOID USING HOT WATER
We always recommend washing with hot water for best cleaning results, but it’s really only necessary when dealing with stains or are disinfecting.

Use warm or cold water for the wash cycle instead of hot (except for greasy stains) and only use cold for rinsing.

90% of the energy used in washing clothes is driven by the temperature of the water used. By reducing your hot water temperature setting from hot to warm could reduce a load's energy in half.

Turn down the thermostat on your water heater. A setting of 120 F is adequate for most home needs. The temperature of the rinse water does not affect cleaning, so always set the washing machine on cold water rinse.

WASH ACCORDING TO THE FABRIC TYPE & HOW DIRTY YOUR CLOTHES ARE
Do not over-wash clothes. Delicate clothes do not need a long wash like dirty clothes do.

For heavily soiled garments, pre-treat stains with The Laundress Stain Solution or Wash & Stain Bar and then pre-soak. You'll avoid two washings and save energy!

LOAD WASHER TO CAPACITY
Load the washing machine to capacity when possible. Washing one large load will take less energy than washing two loads on a low or medium setting.

USE THE LAUNDRESS SPECIALTY DETERGENTS
The Laundress Detergents are ultra concentrated, so you use less but get more.

Do not use too much detergent. In top-loading machines add 3 capfuls (¼ cup, 2 oz, 60 ml) In HE and front-loading machines use 1.5 capfuls (1/8 cup, 1 oz, 30 ml) or suggested dispenser amount. Over-sudsing makes your machine work harder and uses more energy.

MAINTAIN YOUR WASHER
Clean your washer monthly with The Laundress Machine Cleaner; machine build up, lime scale and rust in your washer can raise energy bills up to 25%. Add (1/2 cup, 4 oz, 120 ml) to your machine dispenser and run a long load with hot water.

MAINTAIN YOUR DRYER
Your dryer drum collects lint and can affect the efficiency of your dryer. Use a cloth or sponge and dip in cleaning solution (One capful The Laundress Stain Solution and 1 liter of water). Wipe inside of dryer to remove lint.

Clean the dryer filter after each use. A clogged filter will restrict flow and reduce dryer performance.

Check the outside dryer exhaust vent. Make sure it is clean and that the flapper on the outside hood opens and closes freely.

Locate your dryer in a heated space. Putting it in a cold or damp basement or an unheated garage will make the dryer work harder and less efficiently.

DON’T OVERDRY CLOTHING
Take clothes out while they are slightly damp to reduce the need for ironing - another big energy user. If your dryer has a setting for auto-dry, be sure to use it instead of the timer to avoid wasting energy.

DRY SIMILAR FABRICS TOGETHER
Separate your clothes and dry similar types of clothes together. Lightweight synthetics dry much quicker than bath towels and natural fiber clothes. Dry full loads when possible, but be careful not to overfill the dryer. Drying small loads wastes energy - air should be able to circulate freely around the drying clothes.

Do not add wet items to a load that is already partially dried.

Try to dry two or more loads in a row - taking advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load.

LINE DRY OUTSIDE
6% - 10% of residential energy use goes towards the electric dryer. If Americans, or even just New Englanders, would use the clothesline or wooden drying racks, the savings would be enough to close several power plants!

Top 5 Reasons to Line Dry:
1. Save money (more than $100 a year off electric bill for most households).
2. Conserves energy and the environment.
3. Dryer fires account for about 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. The yearly national fire loss for dryer fires in structures is estimated at $99 million.
4. Clothes last longer. Where do you think lint comes from?
5. Sunlight bleaches and disinfects.
Indoor racks can humidify in dry winter weather.*
*In the Pacific Northwest and other locations prone to indoor mold, you should be careful before hang drying your clothing basement.

SKIP IRONING
Cut your electricity bill and save time. Promptly take your clothes out of the dryer so they don’t wrinkle or even better, line dry your clothes. Use The Laundress Crease Release to smooth out wrinkles.

Elimination of tumble drying (which uses around 60% of the use phase energy) and ironing, along with a lower wash temperature, will lead to around 50% reduction in global climate change.

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http://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/sustainability/projects/mass/UK_textiles.pdf
http://www.laundrylist.org/
http://www.cleaning101.com/
http://www.uppergreenside.org/2007/01/07/tips-for-saving-energy-and-money-doing-laundry/
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/laundrytips
http://www.ehow.com/how_2123541_save-energy-laundry-room.html

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

THE LAUNDRESS ECO-CHIC SHOPPER!

The Laundress Eco-Chic Shopper is our new reusable and recyclable tote. From the beach to the market, our chic black & white striped Shopper is stylish and green! (phthalate & toxic free)

Dimensions: 18”x8.5"x14.5

Click here to order!


Monday, July 7, 2008

CLEANING ONE PERSON AT A TIME...

Welcome to the official blog for The Laundress New York! Co-founders Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Wieber have been entrepreneurs for over a decade, researching and revolutionizing the fine art of laundry. We are constantly discovering new solutions to meet, not only our standards of delicacy, fragrance and sophistication, but also our standards of environmental awareness in fabric care. Be sure to read up on our everyday ventures to keep up-to-date on 'going green,' our laundry hints & tips and other things we love.

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