"Patric is going to be the Ina Garten of laundry." —Good Day L.A. A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by GMA.com, The Washington Post, Working Mother, Good Day L.A., and more! Patric Richardson, aka the "Laundry Evangelist,” reveals his revolutionary methods for cleaning clothes—and making laundry loads more fun. Doing laundry is rarely anyone’s favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun—it's a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he's ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacks—bringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore. Sorting your laundry? It's not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You'll learn how to wash everything—yes everything—at home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? Richardson has a secret for freshening those too (hint: it involves vodka, not soap). Changing your relationship with laundry can also change your life. Richardson’s handy advice shows us how to save time and money (and the planet!) with our laundry—and he intersperses it all with a healthy dose of humor, real-life laundry stories, and lessons from his Appalachian upbringing and career in fashion. Laundry Love will make you wonder why you ever stressed about ironing, dry cleaning, or (god forbid) red wine spills on your new couch. No matter the issue, Richardson is here to help you make laundry miracles happen—wrinkles and stains be damned.

Discover the joy of cleaning with this cheery and thoughtful guide to tidying up and turning your house into a home. Patric Richardson is known as “The Laundry Evangelist,” but his genuine love for household chores extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up is a privilege and a task you do for those you love (including yourself), and there are a million ways to infuse joy into the everyday tasks behind maintaining a home. House Love is his sunny guide to freshening up every inch of the house—from the entryway to the attic, the backyard to the bedroom. Patric shares his best design inspiration, DIY projects, and, of course, cleaning tips, so you can fall in love with your home all over again—or for the very first time! This book also grants you permission to shake things up. Keep bath salts in a cookie jar? Sure. Display a surprising mishmash of pillows? You bet. Discover your personal design style? He helps you do that too. Plus, Patric’s cleaning genius will change your life, with expert advice like: Which three cleaning tools are worth splurging on How to create a powerful (and antibacterial) cleaning spray with lemon and thyme What exactly to clean when you only have 10 minutes to spare Complete with fun-to-clean-to playlists, charming recipes, and even step-by-step instructions for cleaning every type of room, House Love brightens up life’s most common chores. With this book, you’ll learn new and novel ways to transform your home, and Patric’s entertaining stories, good humor, and genuine warmth will guide you every step of the way.

'A joy to read.' You Magazine 'Move over, Marie Kondo, it's all about washing not tidying in 2021 and it's down to one man - Patric Richardson.' The Times 'This slim volume, its breezy pages of tips and anecdotes, stories and, in the back, recipes, is a lovely salve. One would be very fortunate, I think, to be Richardson's friend or neighbour, to share his optimism and joy in life's seemingly small things.' Washington Post 'Look after your laundry, and your soul will look after itself.' W. Somerset Maugham Doing laundry is rarely anyone's favourite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun - it's a way of life. Sorting your laundry? It's not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You'll learn how to wash everything - yes everything - at home. And those basically clean but pongy clothes? Richardson has a secret for freshening those too (hint: it involves your drinks cabinet). Changing your relationship with laundry can also change your life. Richardson's handy advice shows us how to save time and money (and the planet!) with our laundry - and he intersperses it all with a healthy dose of humour, real-life laundry stories, and lessons from his career in fashion. How to Love Your Laundry will make you wonder why you ever stressed about ironing, dry cleaning, or (god forbid) a red wine spill on your new shirt. No matter the issue, Richardson is here to help you make laundry miracles happen - wrinkles and stains be damned.

IL LIBRO CHE LA TUA TINTORIA NON VUOLE FARTI LEGGERE «Questo manuale è un sollievo per l'anima.» The Washington Post «L'amore di Richardson per la lavatrice è contagioso.» Publisher Weekly Tutto può essere lavato in lavatrice: completi da uomo, golfini in cachemire, tappeti… Con questo libro scoprirai come! Il bucato: che noia! Eppure lavare ogni capo nel modo giusto significa imparare a fare attenzione alle nostre cose, al nostro tempo e al nostro ambiente. Non si tratta solo di separare i bianchi dai colorati e scegliere il programma: cambiare il rapporto che abbiamo con la lavatrice è il primo passo per fare ordine e pulizia anche dentro di noi, scoprendo che prendersi cura dei propri capi è un atto d’amore. Patric Richardson, noto come l’Evangelista del Bucato, con infinita passione e competenza ci svela trucchi, segreti e consigli per un lavaggio più veloce, economico, ecologico. - Guida a tutti i tessuti (anche quelli che non sapevamo esistessero) - Etichette mendaci e miti da sfatare (mai fidarsi di ‘lavare solo a secco’) - Come togliere qualsiasi macchia da qualsiasi tessuto - Lavare in modo sostenibile - Ordinare i vestiti in maniera funzionale per evitare brutte sorprese e fastidiosi animaletti - Cure speciali per capi speciali (o anche: se decidiamo di lavare il vestito da sposa) Fare meglio il bucato può cambiarti la vita e salvarti il portafoglio La stragrande maggioranza di noi, quando compra un capo di abbigliamento, non fa caso alle istruzioni per il lavaggio. Per poi magari scoprire che quei bellissimi pantaloni bianchi che si sporcano solo a guardarli vanno lavati in tintoria, con un costo che, a fine estate, supera quello di acquisto; o che deve lasciare nell’armadio la giacca vintage della nonna per paura di spendere un capitale in lavaggio a secco. Ora finalmente c’è una soluzione: Patric Richardson, appassionato fin da piccolo alla cura di capi e tessuti, ha fatto della sua passione una professione. Con il suo metodo ci dimostra che praticamente tutto può essere lavato in lavatrice – dai completi da uomo ai golf in cachemire fino ai tappeti –, che non esistono macchie impossibili, che c’è un uso corretto di detersivi e altre sostanze per restituire ai tessuti il loro naturale splendore e che è persino possibile riportare alle condizioni originali maglioni infeltriti da un lavaggio sbagliato! Colui che è noto come l’Evangelista del Bucato trasformerà le nostre vite: scopriremo che prenderci cura dei nostri capi ci fa risparmiare, contribuisce a salvaguardare il pianeta, ma soprattutto che è un atto di amore nei confronti di noi stessi.