Loads of Laundry

I never realized that doing laundry and reading care labels might be just as challenging as my academic studies.

Yes, I knew I would be studying harder in college than high school.

But I didn’t realize I would be studying terms like colorfastness, boosters and pre-treat. Studying laundry care labels is like learning a whole new language.

Sure I did do my own laundry at home, but there is a huge difference in having your mom, just up one flight up of stairs, to review the protocol for removing spaghetti sauce stains.

At home I could leave my clothes in the washer and dryer all day. Now I have to set my alarm clock when doing laundry so someone doesn’t take my clothes out of the machines and leave them on the table.

I learned the key is to pay attention to the labels, avoid clothing with decorative trim or linings, and purchase all the same exact socks, so you never have to find its exact mate. It is also smart to measure the exact amount of detergent verses just pouring liquid into the machine.

Of course, it is so wonderful that at Bonaventure, there is no need to scrounge for quarters before you head to wash clothes. Free laundry at Bonaventure is quite a perk and quite an adventure.