Aha moment: The most unlikely solution to my problem — dish soap made for cutting grease — came via a friend’s tip.

The main event: Into the washing machine they went with my trusty Tide Coldwater Clean detergent.

Triumph (drumroll, please): And here are the results! Some stains needed another go-round, but most disappeared after one wash, leaving a string of freshly cleaned victories behind.

That was a story about stains struggling and then winning. But even though I still hate doing laundry as much as ever, finding Dawn Platinum Erasing Dish Foam has made it slightly easier.

How to use: I found confidence with Dawn Platinum Erasing Dish Foam. A little goes a long way and if you softly rub the foam even on the hardest place on earth.

Wait your turn: Leave it alone for about five minutes before moving on.

But then again, don’t lose heart – where there is grease, there will always be hope. And maybe just possibly a humble dish soap can be the secret to saving your laundry day.

Until then may your garments remain clean while detergent stays in plenty. Keep going friends forward to cleaner days!