Later, Madeleine Davies, my nemesis Read more

Yes! My apologies, I should have indicated that there’s explicit language — thank you for asking so nicely, I’ll be sure to note that in the future. Read more

No I don’t — you’re inferring that. In fact, most of the time when I talk about soaking items, I recommend doing so in the sink or bathtub. Not really sure where you’re getting this from but it’s just not accurate at all! Read more

I don’t quite grasp your point. Are you talking about HE machines? Because I’m aware of them, and addressed them in previous installments of Laundry School. Read more

Yes! A commenter mentioned this in another Laundry School question or comment and I meant to mention it (I was, how to say ... not entirely focused while writing this post on Monday). Thanks for noting that! Read more

Try rubbing alcohol. Read more

Ditch the expensive Laundress bar and switch to Fels Naptha or Zote. Much cheaper and works just as well! Read more

This is what I tell women to do with their bras! I asked my husband to do it with his gym clothes — it didn’t take. But I’m going to show him this and see if he’ll listen to someone who isn’t me. Fingers crossed! Read more

Evocative, isn’t it? Read more

Well gosh, that is a very, very nice thing for you to say! Thank you for the kind words. Read more

Oh wow. I’m going to look into this for a future AaCP — can you do me a favor and send this Q over to me by email (jolie@deadspin.com) so I don’t lose track of it? THANK YOU! Read more

For damp shoes, try stuffing balled/crumpled up newspaper in them. It will absorb moisture and smells. Read more

Bullshit. Read more

We’re in a fight now, Albert. Read more

It’s funny that people think this is my way of demonstrating that we were besties; we were not. Tommy was a wonderful editor to work for, and he was hugely supportive of me. I was genuinely thrilled when he was promoted (first text) and bummed all around by his departure (second text). Forgive me the poetic license I… Read more

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Two words: Dog. Poop. Read more

Two words: Dog. Poop.

Oh cripes, I missed the chance to tell you all about my readers’ horror stories about Roombas??!?!?! Read more

Oh cripes, I missed the chance to tell you all about my readers’ horror stories about Roombas??!?!?!

A spray might work better OR you could try this kind of weird thing that works for me when it comes to scrubbing my back with a washcloth. I bend at the waist, and that allows me to extend my reach in such a way that I can get all those unreachable spots on my back. It may, however, be a thing that I can do because… Read more

Have you tried a light mist of of a spray anti-perspirant on your back? REAL TALK TIME: Sometimes on really hot days I’ll put a lil’ swipe of deodorant/anti-perspirant under and in between my boobs to keep my bosom dry. Works like a damn charm. Read more