The Laundry Guide You Actually Need: Clothes, Care & Sustainability

Join my online sewing community: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about Doing laundry seems simple, but it actually has a big impact on the planet. In this video, I’ll share easy tips to make your laundry routine gentler on your clothes and on the environment —saving water, energy, and money while keeping your clothes in great shape. Laundry contributes to environmental problems more than you might think, from water and energy consumption, to harsh detergents and chemicals, to the problems of microfibres. Let’s talk about how to reduce these harmful effects with simple changes—like choosing the right detergent, the right temperatures, and the best way to dry clothes to protect them and help them last longer. If you’re curious about sustainability and love practical, everyday tips, this video is for you. Links to products recommended in this video: Earth Breeze laundry sheets - US: https://amzn.to/4nE2n9V Canada: https://amzn.to/421sq2u Washing Machine Cleaning Tabs - US:https://amzn.to/4ndjAqQ Canada: https://amzn.to/4mug4rd Nellie’s Powder - US: https://amzn.to/4mKn2IN Canada:https://amzn.to/48wiHFg Drying Rack - US: https://amzn.to/3W4Mnlr Canada: https://amzn.to/3K5w45v Wool Dryer Balls - US: https://amzn.to/46ox8Kt Canada: https://amzn.to/3Kai1vo Dryer Brush - US: https://amzn.to/4nJazFX Canada: https://amzn.to/46sWIMR Rowenta Handheld Steamer - US: https://amzn.to/3IiSuj5 Canada: https://amzn.to/46fhSiW ✂️ Don’t forget to subscribe for more sewing tutorials, thrifting tips, and creative inspiration every week! #sewingtips #upcycledfashion #sewingtutorial #howtosew #catherinesews 💖 Affiliate Links & Sewing Tools I Love 🖤 LDH Scissors – My absolute favourite Canadian scissors! Explore their collection here: https://ldhscissors.com/catherinesews 🧷 Thinking of buying a sewing machine or serger? I highly recommend Baby Lock machines. Use my affiliate link https://www.qualitysewing.com/CatherineSews 🧵 My Sewing Machines: – My sewing machine: Baby Lock Sofia 2 https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_ref=6711197.FFgCiIYpxi2c – My serger is an old Kenmore but my dream serger is the Baby Lock Victory https://www.qualitysewing.com?sca_ref... ✂️ My Favourite Sewing Tools (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Marking & Measuring Erasable Frixion Markers – US: https://amzn.to/3AzigeK Canada: https://amzn.to/4dDXER2 C-Thru Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 Olfa 6x24” Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip Curve – US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/41GVx9V Tools & Accessories – surgical seam ripper with replacement blades - US: https://amzn.to/412mvJS Canada: https://amzn.to/44Duz6i – Folding Magnifying Lamp – US: https://amzn.to/3AY10QA Canada: https://amzn.to/3MzOZDi – The Best Seam Ripper – US:https://amzn.to/3ULilUf Canada: https://amzn.to/3wkyk25 – Loop Turner – US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q – Tailor’s Ham – US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN – Cordless Iron (similar) – US: https://amzn.to/48kprDb Canada: https://amzn.to/4aus5rJ – Sewing Clips – US: https://amzn.to/48bEFdc Canada: https://amzn.to/4byeekv – Sharp Tracing Wheel – US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Tape Dispenser - US: https://amzn.to/4lmh286 Canada: https://amzn.to/47nMDmx – Book: Pattern Drafting for Fashion Design – US: https://amzn.to/3VDACBT Canada: https://amzn.to/4eCdnBa DISCLAIMER: Some links above are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.🎶 📌 Support the Channel Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, SUBSCRIBE, and share with your sewing friends! It really helps my channel grow. Thank you! 💕 Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca 🎬 Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 1:56 Rethinking Laundry 2:40 Wash Rarely/Don’t Buy 4:11 Myth of Sanitizing 6:39 Stain Removal 11:11 Washing 101 18:53 Getting Rid of Odours 20:18 Products I Like 24:01 Drying Smarter 30:44 Ironing & Steaming 31:35 Dry Cleaning 32:41 Laundry While Travelling 34:15 4 Big Takeaways 📧 Email: contactcatherinesews@gmail.com For sponsorship offers, please note that I am only interested in sustainable and socially-conscious products that are sewing and/or fashion related! 📸 Instagram: @cathbhay Membership: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about