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Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
P&G and the National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) Team Up to Power Laundry Solutions
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Laundry Care Brands are excited to announce a new partnership with the National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA), naming Tide, Downy, Unstopables and Bounce as the 'Official Laundry Partners.' This collaboration is designed to help equipment managers tackle the tough, everyday challenges of laundering and maintaining players' gear, allowing teams to focus on the love of the game. These industry-leading Laundry Care products will provide the NBAEMA with essential solutions to keep uniforms clean, fresh, and in top condition throughout the season. The collaboration includes the following products: Tide Laundry Detergent: Known for its deep-cleaning power, Tide removes even the toughest stains, ensuring that uniforms are clean and ready for each game. Downy Rinse & Refresh Fabric Rinse: Helps remove tough, set-in odors, keeping uniforms fresh from the sweat and stink that accumulates during intense gameplay. Unstopables Scent Booster Beads: Delivers long-lasting freshness, keeping uniforms smelling fresh in the locker room and all-game long. Bounce Dryer Sheets: Provides effective static control, ensuring that uniforms are smooth without the cling on game day. 'Tide, Downy, Unstopables, and Bounce have long been trusted by equipment managers for keeping uniforms in top condition,' said Curtis Andrade, President of the NBAEMA. 'This partnership takes laundry care to the next level, providing even more powerful tools to help equipment managers deliver the best for their teams.' These equipment managers are tasked with ensuring every uniform, piece of training gear, and accessory is in top condition, a responsibility that demands long hours and fast turnarounds, especially between games. On average, professional basketball equipment managers are responsible for laundering thousands of pounds of gear each week, which includes jerseys, practice uniforms, and personal apparel. With P&G Laundry Care's high-performance products, this partnership helps streamline their work by addressing some of the most challenging aspects of caring for fabrics, empowering the 75 equipment managers to spend less time on laundry. 'The toughest jobs require the toughest solutions,' said Sammy Wang, Senior Scientist, P&G Laundry Care, 'and the buildup from sweat, odors, and constant wear makes laundry one of the more challenging tasks for equipment managers. Our lineup of products effectively tackles these daily challenges, ensuring uniforms stay fresh, clean, and game-ready.' P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at About NBAEMA The National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) is the professional organization representing full-time equipment managers in professional basketball. Dedicated to excellence in team operations, NBAEMA members play a critical role in ensuring players, coaches, and basketball operations staff have the essential gear, apparel, and logistical support needed to perform at the highest level. Through collaboration, innovation, and leadership, NBAEMA continues to advance the profession, set best practices, and uphold the highest standards of service in professional basketball. For more information, visit or follow on Instagram @nbaema. Rachel Koggan, 973-464-6469 SOURCE: Procter & Gamble Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/27/2025 08:00 AM/DISC: 03/27/2025 08:00 AM
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Freaking Out After A Viral Video Made Them Realize They've Been Doing Laundry Wrong This Whole Time
After doing what feels like 5 million loads of laundry in your life, you might think you know all the tricks and hacks. But as a viral TikTok is demonstrating, there are always new methods to learn. On Wednesday, a TikTok user named Iluka shared a video of her boyfriend at home during laundry time. In the video, the user implies that her partner tossed the cap of the laundry detergent in with the load of clothes. 'I just asked my bf where the cap for the detergent is and he said 'Oh I just fill it up and throw it in?'' she wrote, calling this 'mental behaviour.' But the comments section is filled with responses defending the boyfriend. Many noted that this method prevents the cap from getting gross and sticky from detergent residue. 'I do this. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but their detergent caps are disgusting and mine is always clean,' wrote TikToker @wendyflucas. Others like @squirllz were similarly puzzled, however. 'There's no way this comment section is real. Do you people also bake your measuring cups inside your bread?' It turns out laundry experts aren't opposed to the cap-in-the-drum approach. 'It's totally common,' cleaning expert Becky Rapinchuk told HuffPost. 'This method works great at keeping the drips off the bottle and off the shelf.' Patric Richardson, aka The Laundry Evangelist, said he also prefers to toss the cap filled with detergent into the washing machine. 'I kind of love it because it keeps the bottle clean, and I like anything that makes things easier,' he said. 'I mean, you just throw it in, it comes out clean, and you put it back on the bottle.' But are there any hazards with this method? Richardson emphasized that he feels comfortable using this method because he uses smaller 'boutique bottles' of detergent, like The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo. 'I'm not using this giant Tide cap or anything,' he said. 'The cap I'm using is little. Some of those big caps might be rough around the edge, and I wouldn't want the big rough plastic in my washing machine. That would be the biggest thing I'd worry about.' He recommended checking the cap in question to see if you think it's smooth enough to toss in with your clothes without fear of potential damage to the fabrics. Some experts worry about potential harm to the machine as well. 'Detergent caps are designed to dispense the detergent and are not made for the wash cycle,' said James Joun, the co-founder and chief operating officer of on-demand laundry and dry cleaning company Rinse. 'Most detergent caps are not designed to withstand the agitation of a washing machine. It could crack, break, or get stuck in the drum or filter, leading to potential damage to both your clothes and the machine.' Joun expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the detergent-in-cap method as well. 'By throwing the whole thing in, you risk not getting the detergent to fully dissolve, which could lead to spots or residue on your laundry,' he said. 'Throwing the cap in the drum will also concentrate the detergent in the area it's thrown in, leading to uneven application and a poor wash.' 'In short, while it might seem like a clever hack, it could create more issues than it solves, especially in the long run,' Joun added. There's also the question of the cap-less detergent bottle. 'Leaving the detergent package open can lead to spills or contamination,' said Kim Romine, a fabric care scientist and expert for the baby detergent brand Dreft. If you have small children or pets at home, you might not want to leave an open detergent container out, waiting to be knocked over. 'It's great as long as you have a safe place to keep the open bottle ― definitely don't keep it on top of the washer or dryer in case it moved and fell,' Rapinchuk said. 'Alternatively, keep an extra cap and put it on the bottle as one is in the wash.' Richardson also suggested a hack that could prevent the problem of potential spillage, as well as rough plastic edges mixed in with clothing. 'You could get silicone measuring spoons and use the tablespoon to measure out your detergent and just toss that in the washer,' he said. 'Then you could put the cap back on the bottle, and it would stay clean because you're not using the cap to measure. And because the measuring spoon is silicone, it would be soft in the machine.' But aren't we supposed to be using the detergent compartment located on the washing machine? If you're tossing your cap of detergent into the washing machine, that means you're bypassing the little designated drawer. But is this also a problem? 'I don't use that compartment,' Richardson said. 'I'd say the only reason to use it is if you're using a lot of detergent ― and using too much detergent is a terrible thing to do. But if you want to put a lot, you really need to use the compartment because you can actually get detergent stains on your clothes depending on the brand you use and its ingredients.' But some argue there are other reasons to use that designated detergent drawer. 'The compartment is designed to ensure the detergent is dispensed at the right time during the wash cycle, allowing it to properly dissolve and mix with water,' Joun said. 'This way, the detergent has time to break down stains and clean effectively.' Using the compartment can also help avoid detergent buildup directly on your clothing, he added. 'Pouring it directly onto the clothes could result in uneven distribution, meaning some areas might get too much detergent, while others get too little,' Joun said. 'This could lead to excess detergent residue, which is harder to rinse out. It's best to use the designated compartment to ensure the detergent is dispersed correctly and your clothes get the best clean possible.' Although most machines have those special dispensers these days, you could still encounter one without article originally appeared on HuffPost.
Buzz Feed
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
People Are Freaking Out After A Viral Video Made Them Realize They've Been Doing Laundry Wrong This Whole Time
After doing what feels like 5 million loads of laundry in your life, you might think you know all the tricks and hacks. But as a viral TikTok is demonstrating, there are always new methods to learn. On Wednesday, a TikTok user named Iluka shared a video of her boyfriend at home during laundry time. In the video, the user implies that her partner tossed the cap of the laundry detergent in with the load of clothes. 'I just asked my bf where the cap for the detergent is and he said 'Oh I just fill it up and throw it in?'' she wrote, calling this 'mental behaviour.' But the comments section is filled with responses defending the boyfriend. Many noted that this method prevents the cap from getting gross and sticky from detergent residue. 'I do this. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but their detergent caps are disgusting and mine is always clean,' wrote TikToker @wendyflucas. Others like @squirllz were similarly puzzled, however. 'There's no way this comment section is real. Do you people also bake your measuring cups inside your bread?' It turns out laundry experts aren't opposed to the cap-in-the-drum approach. 'It's totally common,' cleaning expert Becky Rapinchuk told HuffPost. 'This method works great at keeping the drips off the bottle and off the shelf.' Patric Richardson, aka The Laundry Evangelist, said he also prefers to toss the cap filled with detergent into the washing machine. 'I kind of love it because it keeps the bottle clean, and I like anything that makes things easier,' he said. 'I mean, you just throw it in, it comes out clean, and you put it back on the bottle.' But are there any hazards with this method? Richardson emphasized that he feels comfortable using this method because he uses smaller 'boutique bottles' of detergent, like The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo. 'I'm not using this giant Tide cap or anything,' he said. 'The cap I'm using is little. Some of those big caps might be rough around the edge, and I wouldn't want the big rough plastic in my washing machine. That would be the biggest thing I'd worry about.' He recommended checking the cap in question to see if you think it's smooth enough to toss in with your clothes without fear of potential damage to the fabrics. Some experts worry about potential harm to the machine as well. 'Detergent caps are designed to dispense the detergent and are not made for the wash cycle,' said James Joun, the co-founder and chief operating officer of on-demand laundry and dry cleaning company Rinse. 'Most detergent caps are not designed to withstand the agitation of a washing machine. It could crack, break, or get stuck in the drum or filter, leading to potential damage to both your clothes and the machine.' Joun expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the detergent-in-cap method as well. 'By throwing the whole thing in, you risk not getting the detergent to fully dissolve, which could lead to spots or residue on your laundry,' he said. 'Throwing the cap in the drum will also concentrate the detergent in the area it's thrown in, leading to uneven application and a poor wash.' 'In short, while it might seem like a clever hack, it could create more issues than it solves, especially in the long run,' Joun added. There's also the question of the cap-less detergent bottle. 'Leaving the detergent package open can lead to spills or contamination,' said Kim Romine, a fabric care scientist and expert for the baby detergent brand Dreft. If you have small children or pets at home, you might not want to leave an open detergent container out, waiting to be knocked over. 'It's great as long as you have a safe place to keep the open bottle ― definitely don't keep it on top of the washer or dryer in case it moved and fell,' Rapinchuk said. 'Alternatively, keep an extra cap and put it on the bottle as one is in the wash.' Richardson also suggested a hack that could prevent the problem of potential spillage, as well as rough plastic edges mixed in with clothing. 'You could get silicone measuring spoons and use the tablespoon to measure out your detergent and just toss that in the washer,' he said. 'Then you could put the cap back on the bottle, and it would stay clean because you're not using the cap to measure. And because the measuring spoon is silicone, it would be soft in the machine.' But aren't we supposed to be using the detergent compartment located on the washing machine? If you're tossing your cap of detergent into the washing machine, that means you're bypassing the little designated drawer. But is this also a problem? 'I don't use that compartment,' Richardson said. 'I'd say the only reason to use it is if you're using a lot of detergent ― and using too much detergent is a terrible thing to do. But if you want to put a lot, you really need to use the compartment because you can actually get detergent stains on your clothes depending on the brand you use and its ingredients.' But some argue there are other reasons to use that designated detergent drawer. 'The compartment is designed to ensure the detergent is dispensed at the right time during the wash cycle, allowing it to properly dissolve and mix with water,' Joun said. 'This way, the detergent has time to break down stains and clean effectively.' Using the compartment can also help avoid detergent buildup directly on your clothing, he added. 'Pouring it directly onto the clothes could result in uneven distribution, meaning some areas might get too much detergent, while others get too little,' Joun said. 'This could lead to excess detergent residue, which is harder to rinse out. It's best to use the designated compartment to ensure the detergent is dispersed correctly and your clothes get the best clean possible.'
NBC News
18-02-2025
- General
- NBC News
Experts explain what dry cleaning is and how it really works
We don't always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more. Chances are, you have at least a few items in your closet that require dry cleaning. From a customer standpoint, dry cleaning is fairly simple — you just drop off dirty garments and then go back and pick them up when they're freshly cleaned and wrapped in those plastic garment bags. But what exactly is dry cleaning? Unlike throwing your clothes in a washing machine with some laundry detergent, dry cleaning is a bit more involved and is often used to clean more delicate pieces and fabrics that might get damaged if washed more traditionally. For a better understanding of the entire process, we turned to dry cleaning and textile experts to explain exactly what goes on when you drop your clothes off — plus, they shared the items that should be dry cleaned and tips on how to ensure your garments get cleaned properly. What is dry cleaning? A washing machine uses water, detergent and motion to get clothes clean. 'But dry cleaning is a cleaning process that uses a liquid solvent instead of water to remove dirt, stains, and oils from fabric,' says James Joun, co-founder and chief operating officer of Rinse, an on-demand laundry and dry cleaning pickup and delivery company. 'It is a process that is gentler on delicate materials and helps maintain a garment's original shape, texture, and longevity.' The solvents used in dry cleaning are made of fabric-safe chemicals. 'When applied, they clean the surface of the garment by dissolving and lifting dirt, oils, and stains without soaking into the fibers like water,' says Frej Lewenhaupt, co-founder and chief product officer of textile care company Steamery. How does dry cleaning work? Dry cleaning is a multi-step process that gently cleans a garment and removes any stains. According to Joun, when you drop off your items to be dry-cleaned, here is what happens: Garment inspection and tagging: Your item is carefully inspected for stains, loose buttons, missing embellishments, or damage. Then, a tracking tag is attached to ensure the garment is processed correctly and can be reassembled after cleaning. Pre-treatment spotting (stain removal): Any visible stains are pre-treated using specialized stain-removal techniques based on the type of fabric and stain composition. For example, dry cleaners will use tannin removers for wine stains or will use enzymes for certain food stains. Dry cleaning: Garments are placed in a large dry-cleaning machine, which uses a solvent that removes dirt and oils. While normal washing uses water to flush out dirt, the dry cleaning solvent cleans without saturating the fabric with water. The solvent is continuously filtered and purified to ensure the best cleaning results. The same machine can remove the solvent through heating, and the garments emerge from the machine completely dry. Post-treatment and pressing: Any remaining stains are treated again using spotting methods and potentially dry cleaned. Most garments, however, emerge completely clean and are then pressed, steamed, or reshaped to restore its original look and remove wrinkles. Final inspection, assembly and bagging: The garment undergoes a final quality check before assembly. Once the garment is cleaned, it is placed in protective packaging that shields it from debris during handling and delivery. What types of items should be dry cleaned? The easiest way to determine if clothing should be dry cleaned is to look at its care tag. If it says 'dry clean only,' you should follow those instructions. 'Garments that say this tend to feature fabrics that have difficulty maintaining their texture when they absorb water and then are exposed to high heat (i.e. machine dried),' says Joun. 'Items that say 'dry clean recommended,' can be washed at home. However, we recommend professional cleaning to help maintain their look for much longer.' Have items that don't have tags? Or perhaps you just want a basic understanding of the types of items that dry cleaning is best for. Garments made from wool, velvet, silk, leather suede or fur should be dry cleaned, as well as suits or items made with intricate beading or embellishments should all be taken to the dry cleaners, says Lewenhaupt. What happens if you wash a 'dry clean only' item? 'Washing a garment that should be dry cleaned can lead to shrinkage, a distorted shape, and changes to the fabric's texture,' says Lewenhaupt. 'For example, a wool sweater might lose its shape and size due to the fibers tightening.' Skipping the proper cleaning technique can also alter the color of your items. 'Some dyes used in professional garments are not water soluble and can lead to color loss,' Joun says. 'Washing them incorrectly can cause colors to fade unevenly or bleed onto other fabrics.' Trying to clean an item at home that should be dry-cleaned can also lock in stains. 'If a stain isn't treated properly, washing in hot water or drying can cause it to permanently set into the fabric, making removal nearly impossible,' says Joun. 'Oil-based stains — like salad dressing or makeup — are non water-soluble and instead require oil-based solvents which dry cleaning provides.' And if you accidentally wash a 'dry clean only' item at home, avoid putting it in the dryer. 'Instead, bring it to a professional dry cleaner as soon as possible to see if they can reverse some of the damage,' Joun adds. How to maximize your dry cleaning experience A few tricks can help you get the most out of your dry cleaning experience and ensure your garments are cared for as well as possible. Both of our experts agreed that communicating with your dry cleaner is key. Here are the things they suggest you chat about when dropping off an item: Point out stains: 'Let your cleaner know if there are specific stains on the garment and what caused them,' says Joun. 'Different stains require different treatments, and some stains can become invisible over time but darken later.' By giving them more details, your dry cleaner can customize stain treatment to remove the spot best. Mention delicate fabrics or special features: Though it may seem like they can just look at whatever you bring in, it's helpful to let them know if your garment is made of silk, cashmere, or has beading, lace, or embroidery. This will flag to the cleaner that they may need to take extra precautions, says Joun. Note any loose buttons, tears or repairs needed: 'Dry cleaners often offer minor repairs, so letting them know about a loose hem, missing button, or small tear allows them to fix it during the cleaning process,' says Joun. Even if they don't provide repairs, it lets them know to be extra careful around those areas. Fess up to at-home attempts: Don't feel bashful if you tried to clean an item at home or treat a stain. Be honest and mention what products you used, says Joun. 'Some DIY stain removers can react with dry cleaning solvents, leading to unexpected discoloration.' Meet our experts At NBC Select, we work with experts with specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and experience. We also ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Why trust NBC Select? Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, she interviewed experts on the process of dry cleaning.
CairoScene
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Houseplant
House music + plants = Houseplant. That's the concept. For this second episode, Cairo's budding selector Youssef Yasser treats us to a heart-pumping mix of 90s electro, house and breaks. Feb 13, 2025 Youssef Yasser has come up as one of Cairo's youngest and most talented selectors, making appearances on several international airwaves like the NTS radio show, France's Rinse, as well as a multitude of prominent party series across the city's nightlife scene. For the second episode of the new season of SceneNoise's long-running stream series, Houseplant, Yousser treats us to a spin-off on the sound he previously embraced with a heart-pumping mix of 90s electro, house and breaks that demonstrates his refined crate-digging style. (Look out for a special surprise at the end of the set). Watch the full set below:
