Laugh or Cry: 30 Hilarious Laundry Fails (31 Photos)

We’ve all been there when it comes to laundry mishaps. Show me one person who’s never ruined a favorite piece of clothing in the wash! Clothes shrink, fade, tear, or bleed colors onto everything else. And don't even get me started on washing machines eating socks—that's a universal truth.

Doing laundry is a high-stakes game. It's basically like playing Russian roulette: you throw in the detergent, pick a cycle, set the temperature, and pray for the best. The trouble is, luck isn't always on your side.







“Bad news: my favorite wool sweater shrunk drastically in the wash. Good news: the dog loves it.”





“The lifecycle of my sweater.”



“Accidentally washed my girlfriend's favorite sweater. Oh well, one man's loss is another dog's gain.”



“Taking clothes drying to a whole new level.”



“Washing machines really do eat socks. And credit cards. And coins.”



“That moment you instantly outgrow your clothes. Good thing there's someone to pass them down to!”



“Did laundry for the first time today. It didn't go well.”



“All six of these socks went into the same wash. Somehow, just one shrunk.”



“The tag said 'machine washable and dryer safe.' Here's the result.”



“Washed my favorite sweater.”



“Washed my stress-relief pillow.”



“Is this some kind of puzzle?”



“Our dog got a new outfit.”



“My washing machine decided to go for a walk today.”



“Accidentally put my leather gloves in the washing machine.”



“Accidentally washed my wallet, and a dog print appeared on it.”



“Today is officially Pink Laundry Day!”



“Accidentally washed my wool beanie. The tag clearly said hand wash cold only.”



“Came to check on how my laundry was coming along.”



“Sometimes 'dry clean only' actually means dry clean only.”



“Two rolls of toilet paper fell off the fridge right into the washing machine drum, and I didn't even notice.”



“Word of advice to all parents: always check pockets before doing a load of laundry.”



“I ruined this gorgeous piece, and I take full responsibility.”



“It's high time official documents were made waterproof.”



“I got a new sweater today because Mommy doesn't know how to do laundry properly!”



“There's nothing better than pulling a fresh, warm pillow out of the dryer right before bed.”



“Accidentally washed a $10 bill.”



“She really wanted me to do the laundry. So I did. She no longer has an iPhone.”



“God, how do I even clean this up now?”



“Washed a pair of rubber gloves and accidentally opened the gates of hell.”