OK, so laundry is definitely a whole lot easier to do than back in the day when our abuelas or bisabuelas had to do it all by hand, but that doesn't mean it's fun or can't be made even easier.
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The truth of the matter is that you will NEVER be done with laundry unless you join a nudist colony, and even then you'd still have things to wash, just not clothes.
We've gathered some of our favorite laundry hacks that might not make you love doing laundry, but they will definitely lighten the load. Yes, bad pun TOTALLY intended.
Train them while they are young.
Teaching your children how to do laundry is great for them. Eventually, they will be able to do some of the laundry all on their own and give you a break.
Start them off with sorting.
Getting kids to sort laundry by color is fun for them and very helpful to you.
Get a folding board that the kids can use.
Getting a folding board like this one from Amazon makes folding easier and more exciting for your kids, which means less folding for you.
Line dry whenever you can.
Line drying clothes is a great way to save money.
Drying racks are the best.
Folding drying racks are great space savers and make drying clothes indoor very easy.
Repurpose towel racks.
Towel racks installed over windows are a great way to hang your clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer so they don't get wrinkled.
Make your drying rack all pretty and stuff.
Hey, if pretty things inspire you, make a DIY clothes drying/hanging rack that makes doing laundry more pleasant.
Take turns doing laundry.
Who says you have to be the only one doing laundry? If you have a significant other, why not switch off weeks?
Hate ironing?
Invest in a steamer. They're quick and easy to use.
Get more lingerie bags than lingerie.
The great thing about lingerie bags is that they keep your unmentionables safe, but they are great for so many other things as well.
Stuffed animals love lingerie bags.
Stuffies can get really grimy. Put them in lingerie bags and wash them so they don't get all raggedy and beat up.
Guess what else you can wash in lingerie bags?
Legos! That way the next time you step on them when you're barefoot at least you'll know they are clean.
No more lost socks.
Imagine never having single socks again. It's possible if you never separate them to begin with.
Use washing soda as a laundry booster.
Washing soda is sodium carbonate, a naturally occuring mineral, that is a great alternative to bleach. Children and people with breathing sensitivities do well to stay away from bleach.
Make DIY laundry detergent.
Turn old towels into reusable dryer sheets.
Cut up old towels into small squares and soak them in fabric softener. Let them air dry. Once they are totally dry, you can toss one in with your clothes in the dryer. You can use one multiple times. Voilà, DIY reusable dryer sheets!
Or perhaps you prefer reusable dryer sponges.
You could also invest in a few sponges and make your own DIY dryer sponges.
Get the full DIY tutorial at Must Have Mom.
Foil static!
Take some aluminum foil and ball it up tightly and then put it in your dryer instead of using a dryer sheet. It will remove static and can be used for about six months before you need to replace it. Nice!
Use vinegar to get rid of odors.
Oh, that dreaded smell that happens when you forget to take your wet laundry out of the washing machine. It seems impossible to get rid of, but vinegar will do the trick. Just rewash and add about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of vinegar to get the stank out.
Use a dry erase pen on your washing machine lid.
Never accidentally shrink an item of clothing again. Use a dry erase pen on your washing machine to remind you what needs to be saved from the dryer. It wipes right off when you don't need the reminder anymore.
Keep it cool.
Your jeans will last longer if you wash them in cool water.
Netflix and fold.
Just you, your laundry and a Netflix binge-a-thon. Enjoy!
Use threats!
Use threats to get the whole family to pitch in.
Fresh squeezed lemon to the rescue.
Have you ever used lemons to get rid of or prevent those icky yellow pit stains? Funny that a yellow fruit can help you get rid of yellow stains.
Use dry towels to reduce drying time.
Supposedly, if you put a dry towel or towels in the dryer with your wet clothes, this will reduce your drying time. But you have to remember to take the towels out after 10 or 15 minutes for it to work.
Make it easy for your kids to put clothes away.
You can use stickers or labels on drawers so that kids know where they are supposed to put certain items.
Let vodka extend the time between washes.
Have a shirt that you've worn and looks clean, but could use an odor refresh around the armpits? Put vodka in a spray bottle and then spray the area. The vodka will help get rid of odor.
How about some wine?
No, the wine isn't for the clothes. It's for you. If you are a fan of vino pour yourself a glass and sip as you do laundry. Who says you can't toast to everyday chores?
Chalk dirty to me.
Rub white chalk on grease stains before washing. The chalk helps absorb the grease so that it comes out easily while in the wash.
Use a bar of soap in your hamper.
Toss a bar of soap in the bottom of your hamper to keep laundry from smelling a bit too ripe before you get around to doing it.
Use your salad spinner for delicates.
Take your delicates for a wash and spin in your salad spinner.
Use your laundry as decorative throws.
For those times when you throw your clean laundry on the couch or bed and have every intention of getting to it, but then you don't. Just have a sense of humor about it and if guests drop by tell them you're trying "pops of color" as part of your decor.
Keep baking soda in your laundry room.
Half a cup of baking soda can be used in your rinse cycle as a fabric softener.
Give your bleach a boost.
If your water is too acidic or alkaline, adding 1/2 a cup of baking soda to 1/2 cup of bleach will help regulate the pH level in the water so that the bleach can be more effective in killing bacteria and getting your whites whiter. Make sure you are following your washer's instructions for where and when to add bleach.
Pre-soak stinky items with baking soda.
Dissolve 1 to 2 cups of baking soda in warm water and soak particularly pungent clothing in the mixture overnight. You can do this in your kitchen sink, a bucket or even in your washer tub.
Use baking soda to clean your iron.
Make a paste out of baking soda and water and to get rid of starch and scorch build-up on your iron. Use a clean white cloth to rub the paste on the metal plate of the iron and gently scrub the grime away.
Get a cup holder.
You can buy a laundry detergent cup like this one for about $8 or figure out how to make your own. Either way it makes pouring detergent WAY easier.
Baby powder isn't just for babies.
Other than keeping a baby's tush dry, baby powder can also help soak up oil stains.
Pay someone else to do it.
The ultimate hack is to not do your laundry at all. Hey, if you can afford to have someone else do it, TREAT YO SELF! There are services that will pick up for you.
You can also drop off clothes.
There are also wash-and-fold services where you drop the clothes off at your convenience. If you use a service, don't you dare feel guilty. Not only are you getting your clothes cleaned, you are stimulating the economy. You're basically a freakin' hero.
