The Laundry Lowdown

Nursing bras are designed with openings to allow easy access for breastfeeding or pumping. They require extra care as they get wet and can promote bacterial and fungal growth. Regular washing is necessary to avoid thrush, a type of fungal infection. Choosing the right detergent is also important, with gentle, biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and fragrance-free formulas recommended.Read our care guide to washing your nursing bras.

Brooklinen is a popular luxury bedding brand known for its high-quality materials and softness. In this article, we provide guidelines for washing Brooklinen bedding to maintain its quality, look, and feel. The article recommends using Heritage Park All-Purpose Laundry Detergent, which is made with plant-based ingredients and a blend of natural cleaning enzymes. Best practices for washing Brooklinen sheets include pre-treating stains, washing in cold water on a delicate or permanent press cycle, avoiding bleach and fabric softener, tumble drying on low heat, and storing bedding properly. Additionally, the article provides special guidance for washing Brooklinen Heathered Cashmere sheets, which should be washed with a silk and wool detergent and air-dried to protect the natural cashmere fiber.

The article from Heritage Park Laundry Essentials discusses why most wool doesn’t need to be washed in detergent containing lanolin. Although lanolin helps protect wool coats from elements, pure lanolin creates a water-repellent barrier that is not desirable for most garments. Detergent with lanolin should only be used for outerwear or other external layers that require a waterproof barrier. Lanolin hampers wool's breathable and moisture-wicking properties that make wool so comfortable and cozy when used on items such as sweaters, socks, lingerie, long underwear, or loungewear. The article recommends using a gentle, pH-neutral detergent that is enzyme-free and made for laundering natural fibers like Silk and Wool Detergent from Heritage Park Laundry Essentials. The article also provides tips on how to hand or machine wash wool garments.

This article provides a guide for washing down pillows and comforters. It suggests that while many down pillows and comforters can be washed in a washing machine, it is important to first read the care label and proceed accordingly. The article recommends that down pillows and comforters should be washed at least twice a year, but if the care label says "Dry Clean Only," the article recommends taking the item to a professional. In addition, the article suggests tips for keeping the down bedding fresh between washings, such as using a pillow protector and a comforter cover, as well as airing out the bedding in the sun. Finally, the article recommends using a mild, enzyme-free detergent specifically formulated for protein-based fabrics, such as silk and wool.

While Savage X Fenty gear is mostly washable, it deserves a bit special care. This article offers easy-to-follow tips and instructions for washing Rihanna's signature lingerie, active wear, and lounge apparel.

When it comes to intimate apparel, there’s nothing quite like silk lingerie. Caring for your silk lingerie properly makes these expensive pieces last longer, stay beautiful, and maintain their “oooh la la” feeling. In this article, we describe how to safely wash silk lingerie in your washing machine or by hand.

Here at Heritage Park, we’re all about best practices for doing your laundry. That’s why we constantly remind our clients not to overload their washing machines. But, depending on your specific machine and what exactly you’re laundering, that advice can be a bit vague. If you ask my husband, a “regular” size load is as much as he can stuff in the machine! But in short, a general guide for most washers is to not fill the drum any more than half way. Read on, as this blog will help clear up any confusion by discussing washing machine capacity and proper load size.

There’s no need to take your dress shirts to the cleaner for laundering. This article discusses how to wash and care for your button-down shirts at home.

This article offers helpful tips for prepping your home for hosting guests this holiday season.

This article discusses how to safely machine wash your Victoria’s Secret lingerie as well as helpful tips to launder all delicates.

Ever wonder what happens when you machine wash a garment that says “dry clean only” on the label? Read on to learn about our staffer’s adventures laundering her favorite sweater.

A whole holiday devoted to giving thanks for our blessings, feasting with loved ones, and watching football? Count us in (with maybe a little nap before dessert). But if you’re the host or hostess, Thanksgiving dinner means a lot of work that can really cut into your good time. Trust us, we’ve been there. Hosting Thanksgiving for a crowd can be downright exhausting, and more than a little stressful.