Laundry is undoubtedly one of the most boring duties that we have to do constantly, especially if you have a big family, dirty clothes never seem to end. Even though the washing machine does most of the work, we still try to deal with it as fast as we can because somehow, it wastes a lot of our precious time.
Modern women, being the smart incredible humans they are, have discovered many ways that can ease the laundry process, save our time, and make our clothes washed in a much better way.
After all, we have way too many things to take care of during the day, and dirty clothes should not be the reason to not do other interesting things, like relaxing in front of Netflix or watching our adorable dog sleep peacefully in our labs… it is called priorities, right?
Make your bedding fresh and fragrant
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In order to make your bedding softer, people go through a long process that wastes too much time, while others add vinegar before washing it. Just mix 1 cup of water with ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of vinegar, and add to the solution ten drops of an essential oil of your choice.
The next step is to get a sponge, soak it in the liquid, and then put it in the washing machine with the bedding. You can add vinegar before the rinse cycle (only ½ cup), it will help get rid of any nasty detergent stains.
Put your change in a jar
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How many times did we forget things in our pockets before putting them in the washing machine? Countless times… and the worst part is when we forget money in there. We end up saying goodbye to our $20 bill before we got the chance to get a Starbucks with it.
To avoid this situation, you should keep a jar close to your washing machine. It will always remind you to check your pockets before putting the clothes inside the machine, and also, you will have an item where you can put your money and other findings. It is a good way to save a few coins after all!
Stop your sneakers from banging
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Washing shoes in the washing machine is actually a lifesaver because we won’t have to deal with all that annoying process of scrubbing each part of the shoe. But the one bad thing is the loud noises it keeps on making as it hits the washing machine’s door.
The solution is easy: Just tie the laces together and close the door after you hang them on it. It is the perfect way to get your shoes washed without hearing them banging around.
Wash your clothes inside out
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Many people are already aware of this trick, and you have to, as well!
Before you put your clothes inside the washing machine, it is important to turn them inside out for many reasons. First of all, their colors will not fade away easily and the clothes will not rub against other clothes, causing a lot of unwanted issues.
Plus, the clothes will still get as clean as you need them to be, even the deepest stains that you have in the front of your jeans.
Add coffee or tea
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Yes I know, we mostly try to get rid of the tea and coffee stains, but these items can still be useful when it comes to cleaning.
If it is dark clothes laundry day, then you should definitely add some tea or coffee inside your washing machine in order to prevent the black color from fading. Prepare two cups of coffee or black tea, add it to the rinse cycle, and all of your favorite black shirts will remain as dark as the day you bought them.
