This is similar to what I call the "red sock in the wash theory". When I was growing up (back in the 1970's) my Dad insisted that my Mom do his shirts for him

This is similar to what I call the "red sock in the wash theory". When I was growing up (back in the 1970's) my Dad insisted that my Mom do his shirts for him (back then all men had to wear a white shirt and tie to work). My Mom suggested that he should take them to the cleaners like everyone else does. But my Dad insisted that it would save money if she did them for him. She dutifully complied but "accidentally" put a red sock in the wash with them so they came out pink. Of course, in those days, a man wearing a pink shirt would be considered a "sissy" or whatever. After that, my Dad did his work shirts himself a few times then realized it was a hassle and used the cleaners ever after that.