Summer is one of the most exciting seasons of the year when it comes to laundry. The time has finally come to pull out your shorts, hang up those summer dresses, and get your sheets on the clothesline, so we thought we’d share some expert advice to help you on your way.
Keep reading to discover our best summer laundry tips to brighten your season!
4 Summer Laundry Tips
Refresh Summer Clothes Out of Storage
One of the first tasks on your checklist is to dig out your summer closet from storage. Now the cold months have passed, and the sky is a blazing shade of blue, you’ll want some loose-fitting garments to keep things comfortable.
While it’s not a necessity, we always recommend giving your clothes and any summer bedding a machine wash before adding them to your current closet. After six months or so in storage, they’re bound to collect some dust which can irritate the skin – especially if you’re allergic! Simply bag them up, search for a ‘laundromat near me’ on Google and choose one of the larger machines to get the job done.
Rearrange Your Seasonal Closet
While you’re waiting for your go-to garments to finish their cycle, why not take a moment to get some fashion inspiration for the season ahead? Grab a drink from your laundromat’s vending machine, flick through Pinterest or a magazine and see what’s trending right now.
Once you get home with your freshly clean laundry, it’s time to start rearranging for the season ahead. Take out any clothes or accessories from your closet that are strictly reserved for the winter months and use a vacuum bag to compress them for storage. Now take a look at the summer garments available to you, and hang up what you know you’ll definitely wear.
Top Tip: Creating a capsule wardrobe is a great way to keep your closet minimal, which helps keep your clothes fresher for longer and your style on point!
Upgrade Your Laundry Products
While cinnamon and orange scents dominate our cleaning caddies throughout the winter, spring and summer present the perfect opportunity for a reset. Throw away any empties, put the festive products into storage, and head to your go-to store for a shopping spree.
Need inspiration? Here’s what’s on our shopping list:
Summer-themed scent boosters for an added fragrance hit
Essential oils – opt for floral, herbal, citrus, or linen scents for summer
Crease release spray – perfect if you’re air-drying clothes and sheets
A new set of rags and some anti-bacterial spray for the utility room
Wash Winter Warmers Before Storing
The last task on your to-do list is to give your winter warmers a good clean BEFORE packing them away for storage. Thick comforters and blankets just aren’t required during the summer months, but throughout the winter, they accumulate a lot of dirt and bacteria invisible to the naked eye.
To prevent any molding or damp generation throughout the summer, take your comforters and weighted blankets to the laundromat. Opt for a larger machine size and a cycle specifically designed for them, as this will ensure they’re well-rinsed and easier to dry later.
We hope you have a radiant time this summer, no matter how you spend the season ahead. Grab your sunscreen, explore the outdoors, and head to WaveMAX Thornton for all of your professional laundry service needs!
