Laundry Tips

How to make laundry less of a nightmare (without buying a new washing machine).

Most laundry headaches come down to a handful of fixable mistakes. Here are the small habits that change everything — from sorting smarter to drying like a pro.

PTBy Policote Team5 min readUpdated this week

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Laundry Tips

The right water temperature for every type of fabric

Hot, warm, cold — and what each actually does to your clothes over time.

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Laundry Tips

Why your whites are going grey (and how to fix it)

The slow drift toward grey isn't bad detergent — it's usually one of three habits.

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Laundry Tips

How often should you actually wash your jeans?

The denim purists are right about one thing — but they're wrong about everything else.

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Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning vs. washing: which clothes need which?

A practical guide to reading the label and knowing when to trust the machine.

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Jan 6, 2025Read →
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How to read clothing care labels without a decoder ring

Every symbol explained, in one chart you'll actually remember.

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5 things you should never try to wash at home

If you've ever ruined a sweater, this list might save you a few more.

PTPolicote Team · 4 min read
Dec 28, 2024Read →
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Home Care

How to deep clean a rug without ruining it

The fibres in a wool rug aren't the same as a synthetic one. Here's the playbook for each.

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Home Care

Removing pet hair from furniture: what actually works

Sticky rollers? Rubber gloves? Damp sponge? We tested all of them so you don't have to.

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Company News

Policote is now available in Winnipeg — here's what that means

Our launch story, the neighbourhoods we cover, and how we picked Winnipeg first.

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