Laundry woes have you in a spin cycle? For most people, laundry is their second least favorite chore. Here are some snappy laundry hacks to help you know how to stay on top of laundry so it’s not so bad after all.
1. Plan and schedule
Don’t let laundry catch you off guard like a surprise stain. Make a laundry routine and schedule your days like a pro.
2. Maximize space
In an apartment, every square inch counts. Get crafty with space-saving techniques. A clothes folding board makes folded clothes smooth and flat. Hang clothes on your shower rod or grab a collapsible drying rack that folds for easy storage when not in use.
3. Organize and label
Avoid turning your whites into a colorful surprise. Use labeled laundry bags or bins to keep everything in order. (When in doubt, just don’t mix your red socks with your whites.) Disaster averted.
4. Wrinkle-free techniques
Wrinkles, begone. Hang your clothes immediately after drying to defeat wrinkles before they even have a chance. If you spot a difficult wrinkle, break out a wrinkle-release spray or a steamer to smooth those creases away.
5. Stubborn stains and mysterious odors
Coffee spill? Ink explosion? Treat stains pronto by blotting, not rubbing. Let a stain remover sit for half an hour before washing. A DIY stain remover laundry hack is a mixture of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.
Unmask mysterious odors by adding a cup of vinegar or baking soda to the wash cycle. For persistent odors, an overnight soak in a water and vinegar bath can do the trick.
6. Community etiquette
In the land of shared laundry, be a good laundry neighbor. Respect the laundry room rules and be a hero to your fellow residents. Remove your laundry promptly to avoid dirty looks and allow others to unleash their laundry powers.
7. Eco-friendly practices
Join the green laundry league and help the planet one load at a time. Wash full loads like an environmental champion, conserving water and energy. Earn a standing ovation from Mother Nature for using eco-friendly detergents and save energy by air drying clothes over furniture or drying racks.
Conquer the laundry game
With these laundry hacks up your freshly laundered sleeve, you can know how to stay on top of laundry every week. Enjoy the sweet smell of laundry success. Let the washing begin!
