Think of prevention as laundry birth control. Always check pockets for coins, keys, and that one paperclip you’ve been missing. Leave the washer door open after every use to let it breathe—rust hates fresh air like vampires hate sunlight.
Use distilled white vinegar once a month in a hot empty cycle to flush out mineral deposits. And for the love of socks, don’t let wet clothes sit inside for more than an hour. That’s like inviting rust to a rave with free snacks.
