Fall is coming and with it, back to school AND back to reality following a summer of more play than work. Follow the steps on our Laundress List to freshen up just in time for fall.

STEP 1:

Freshen Fall Pieces

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Reintroduce fall knits and woolens into your outfit rotation with steam, spray, and brush.

STEP 2:

Clean Summer Shoes

Clean canvas shoes and freshen flip-flops before moving to the back of your closet.
Get the how-to here.

STEP 3:

Get Your Wardrobe Ready

Identify pieces that can transition to fall and accessories to match.

STEP 4:

Clean Whites & Swimwear Before Storing

Give whites one last brightening treatment and clean swimwear before packing.
Follow our guide here.

STEP 5:

Optimize Your Closet

Pass along unworn pieces then set out to organize by type, color and season.
Read our expert guide from Neat Method here.

STEP 6:

Create the Perfect Care Package

Send your budding laundress (aka college student) off with the essentials they need to ace Laundry 101 including essentials from The Laundress.

STEP 7:

Clean Lunchboxes & Backpacks

Revitalize fabric bags by treating with The Laundress and machine washing. Treat lunchbox liners and lunchbox inserts to a deep clean to remove food residue.
See our step by step guide here.

STEP 8:

Plan Meals

Make a weekly menu and set a shopping day to avoid the chaos of workweek planning.

STEP 9:

Refresh Your Refrigerator

Remove entire contents of the fridge and toss expired and outdated food. Then, deep clean to remove residue and odors.
Read our how-to.

STEP 10:

Clean and Store Outdoor Upholstery

Give your outdoor pillows and cushions a deep clean before saying see you next summer.