For some of us, laundry is so easy, it’s almost a form of relaxation. For others, dealing with laundry—from doing it on time to doing it the right way—is nothing short of anxiety-inducing.
If you’re the latter, don’t feel bad! You’re far from alone. According to a 2021 survey, laundry is tied for America’s most disliked household activity, with 14% listing it as their #1 least favorite chore.
Ready to make laundry work for you, instead of working for the laundry?
Here are 7 ways to make laundry faster, easier, and more effective.
7 Tips and Tricks to Stay on Top of Your Laundry
1. Don’t Select Longer Cycles
Next time you’re dealing with laundry that’s especially soiled, resist the temptation to choose a longer wash cycle. On top of extending the amount of time you spend on the chore, it can also weaken the structure of your clothing.
Instead, add a laundry booster to your smelly, soiled, or large load. Here’s why they work so well!
2. Wash Certain Garments Less Often
If you feel like you’re doing laundry all the time, odds are high you’re washing certain pieces too frequently. Getting the timing right not only saves you precious time, it can also make your clothes last longer.
This article can help you calculate the proper timing!
3. Avoid Washing Clean Clothes
There’s another reason you might be stuck in a never-ending laundry cycle: accidentally washing clean clothes.
We’ve all tried on multiple outfits, rushed out the door, then forgotten which left-over garments are clean and dirty. To avoid this, designate a chair, corner, or bin in your room for unworn clean clothes.
4. Sort Laundry Into Multiple Bins
If you’d rather never have to sort dirty clothes again, consider investing in a multi-hamper system with three bins: whites, colors, and dry cleaning. Hello, simpler sorting!
If time is still an issue, click here to schedule a laundry and dry cleaning pickup next time that basket is full. We’ll grab it directly from your house and drop it back off ASAP.
5. Use a Garment Bag
When it’s time to fold your laundry, one surprisingly time-consuming task is the sorting of socks, underwear, and other small garments.
To remove the sorting step entirely, try using a garment bag. These handy devices both protect the integrity of delicate pieces and keep them organized in one place.
6. Divide and Conquer
Do you have kids? You might be able to tap them for help with smaller portions of the laundry cycle. This article explains how to teach them the basics.
If your little ones aren’t quite up to the task, you can also turn to the professionals. Search “laundry near me” or click here to learn more about dry cleaning, laundry pick-up and drop-offs, or whatever special services your local pros offer!
7. Designate a Laundry Day
Perhaps the source of your laundry stress is something much simpler: timing. To make laundry a routine instead of a hassle, try designating specific days each week or month for laundry.
Pro-tip: even if you have a machine at home, consider doing big laundry days at a local laundromat. You can save hours by doing multiple loads at the same time! Click here to learn more about your WaveMAX Laundry Thornton location.
Easier laundry is just a few quick tweaks away. You got this! Visit www.denverwashandfold.com to learn more about our location and services, or click here to schedule a pickup.
