Laundry day can be a daunting task, but with a few simple tricks and hacks, it can become a breeze. From unshrinking your favorite garments to tackling stubborn stains and speeding up drying time, these 16 laundry hacks will help you revolutionize your laundry routine and make it more efficient, enjoyable, and effective. Let’s dive into these game-changing tips and transform your laundry experience!
1. Remove Sticky Stains with Ice Cubes
Ice cubes aren’t just for cooling down your drinks! If you find sticky substances like gum on your clothes, place a few ice cubes over the mess. Allow them to sit for a few minutes until the gunk hardens. You’ll then be able to peel it off effortlessly, according to Apartment Therapy.
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2. Fake-Iron Your Clothes with Ice Cubes
Don’t have time to iron but still want wrinkle-free clothes? This clever trick has got you covered. Toss the wrinkled garments into your dryer with an ice cube or two. Set the dryer to its highest heat setting. The ice will melt and create steam, effectively smoothing out your clothes.
3. De-Stink Clothes in the Freezer
While freezing clothes won’t kill bacteria, it’s an effective way to refresh your clothes and remove unpleasant odors. Placing smoky clothes in the freezer overnight can save you from a full wash cycle.
4. Collect Dryer Lint in a Tissue Box
Repurpose empty tissue boxes to gather dryer lint. This clever idea is especially useful if your laundry room lacks space for a trash can. When the tissue box is full, you can simply throw it away. Even better, you can compost both the cardboard box and the lint!
5. DIY Wrinkle Releaser
No time to iron and no wrinkle releaser on hand? You can easily create your own! Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of hair conditioner, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a spray bottle. Lightly mist your wrinkled clothes with this mixture, then stretch and pull the fabric until the wrinkles disappear.
6. Soften Sheets with Vinegar
To give your bed sheets a renewed softness and brightness, run them through a cycle with half a cup of distilled white vinegar. This simple step also helps eliminate any lingering odors.
7. Freshen Up Smelly Clothes with Vodka
Vodka acts as a natural deodorizer. Keep a spray bottle filled with inexpensive vodka and spritz your clothes to freshen them up between washes.
8. Use Shaving Cream for Stain Removal
Shaving cream isn’t just for shaving! Its active ingredients are similar to those found in household soaps, and its foamy texture effectively lifts stains. Apply some shaving cream to the stain, allow it to sit, and then blot it up.
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9. Speed Up Drying with a Dry Towel
If you’re short on time, you can accelerate the drying process by adding a clean, dry towel to the dryer with your wet clothes.
10. Sort Laundry Unconventionally
There are no rules that say you have to sort your laundry by color. Instead, sort by person, soil level, or fabric type to optimize each load.
11. Wash the Detergent Cap
Avoid sticky detergent drips by simply throwing the detergent cap into the washing machine along with your clothes. Just remember to remove it before transferring your laundry to the dryer.
12. Use Chalk to Treat Grease Stains
Keep a piece of chalk in your kitchen to tackle grease stains as they happen. Chalk’s absorbent properties allow it to soak up grease, keeping the stain from setting in until you can wash the garment properly.
13. Pair Up Socks with a Mesh Laundry Bag
Tired of losing socks in the laundry? Use mesh laundry bags to keep socks together. Hang a large mesh bag near your hamper and toss in pairs of socks as you take them off. When laundry day comes around, zip up the bag and throw it directly into the washer.
14. Switch to Wool Dryer Balls
Ditch the dryer sheets and opt for wool dryer balls. They help air circulate in the dryer, reducing wrinkles and speeding up drying time. Add a few drops of essential oil to the dryer balls for a pleasant scent.
15. Master a Laundry Folder
Investing in a laundry folder can make folding clothes fun and efficient. You’ll quickly zip through your laundry pile, and the uniformly folded clothes will bring a sense of order to your wardrobe.
16. Unshrink Clothes: One of the Best Laundry Hacks
If you’ve accidentally shrunk a beloved garment, don’t despair! Soak it in a solution of lukewarm water and baby shampoo or hair conditioner for 10-15 minutes. Gently stretch and reshape the garment, then lay it flat to dry.
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