5 Laundry Hacks

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Check out my top 5 favorite laundry hacks! How to get laundry cleaner and in less time with these easy hacks, tricks and tips.

Laundry is one of my most dreaded household chores, so I am always on the hunt for a hack that can make laundry easier! Share your favourite hacks in the comments below!

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[gailmariage]

I use no fabric softener because my husband wears lots of moisture-wicking clothing and softener ruins the wicking capacity of those types of clothing. i do use white vinegar in my rinse and it works pretty well and doesn't smell like vinegar after washing. I love the dry erase marker tip.

[linnmclain]

I wanted to comment that I went out and purchased sponges and Downy from the Dollar Tree. I made the homemade dryer softener as suggested in the video. The sponges really work well. I am excited to save a few dollars. Thanks a bunch for this tip.

[scorson]

I've been doing the sponge with fabric softener hack for 22 years now. I used to sell Tupperware and this is another use we demonstrated the pickle container for. Love it!!!

[goldendojoloach]

I just started a new laundry system last weekend. So far, it's working great! I used an old change table, and bought each family member a small laundry basket from the dollar store. They have some new ones that are much sturdier than the ones I bought before. So each family member has their own slot on the change table, labeled with their name, where the basket goes. I have an extra basket for when I take the clothing out of the dryer (takes half of a full load), then I fold it right out of the dryer, and place it in each person's basket.

When the basket I'm using is empty, I put all the folded towels or dish cloths in it, and take it upstairs. Each family member is responsible for their own laundry basket and putting their clothes away (except for our youngest who is only two, but he is learning). The kids love it so far, and even my husband put his clothing away! Yay! success! They were eager to do it each time, and even brought their basket back downstairs without being asked!

No more hauling big heavy laundry baskets back up the stairs and dumping them on the couch or bed to fold. So easy, it takes no time at all, gives me a few moments to myself in the basement, and the laundry is wrinkle free most of the time!

As for stains, I use washing soda, sprinkling it on the clothing, and then spraying it with hydrogen peroxide. Works amazing even on colors. I've tried all kinds of stain removers but this one is the best so far. Removed old stains that were on the clothing for months and months. I make my own laundry detergent because I can't handle chemicals, and I don' t use fabric softener. Never see a need for it anymore. If I want, I add some vinegar to the rinse cycle.

[cheryl-lynnmehring]

"Clean, single, looking for Sole Mate." So cute, great tips! I like the ice cube & towel tricks.

[Kindercrafty]

I use the color catchers too...love that hack 👍🏼

[Dolly]

I recently bought some wool dryer balls and I love them! No more buying dryer sheets! I got 6 of them for about $11 on E-Bay.

[chickapey]

ohhh that fabric softener sheet hack is great! I never see them until its too late then they're collected in the basket! this is my new go to for sure and cost effective too

[flygirl]

The fabric softener hack... What a saver! Thanks for sharing!

[borikenazul]

I love your videos you are an inspiration to those who have lost hope, in my case I never expected to be able to achieve having an organized house. Now I keep telling myself: "anything that takes a minute do it wright now." I keep your advices in my head all day.🤓

[jennifercamley]

I have been doing this for years and the family game too! So nice to see someone else doing this. Highly suggested

[mymartinez]

I love the sponge idea with the fabric softner!

[CoolCraftyCreations]

I absolutely love this! I just went to the Dollar store and purchased a container with sponges and some fabric softener! Gotta love budget cutting ideas! The lost sock bag was hilarious!

[ThriftedLiving]

I love the fabric softener I will definitely be using that in my laundry area!

[cindybaker]

Love the sponge in the fabric softener and throw in the dryer, I will try that....thanks for sharing...

[BEARTHEWEIGHT]

Yes for the lost sock bag! I've been doing a lost sock bin, but same concept. Its so much easier to deal with those single socks :) Great hacks!

[angiegal]

great tips!!! Here's my solution to never having lost socks...pin them together when you take them off..they can go through the washer, dryer and straight into the drawer with the pin in them. For kids to young to pin them...put a small mesh bag in their room and put all their socks in it...zip it up and throw it in the washer and dryer....presto, no more MIA socks!!! Also, for the refresh you can also use a damp washcloth. I love the sponges in fabric softener as dryer sheets!!! I am doing that after I use up my current box of dryer sheets!!!

[BurdenedandBlessed]

i have a lent trap on my dryer, so when i take clothes/towels out of my dryer i take the used dryer sheet and wipe the lent out of the trap tray, and then throw it away. so i don't mind dryer sheets :)

[Raeene]

Love those color catcher sheets! We're a family of 4 with 2 boys (12 and 9 years old). I do 3 loads of laundry a week unless it is the week I was sheets, then it is a 4th load! So easy.

[wellIdiditagain]

Love the dry erase marker & the ice cube idea, as well as the fabric softener one. Going to try these out. Thanks Cas