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How Smart Mom Cut Down On Laundry Money and Time
Mother Knows Best: Time Saving & Money Saving Laundry Tips From Real Moms
Moms always seem to have the answers to life’s most pressing questions. Whether you’re needing guidance on which way the shiny side of the aluminum foil should face or seeking advice on how to handle a quarrel with a friend, mom somehow always knows what to do. This certainly rings true when it comes to laundry tips. Check out some of our favorite time-saving and money-saving laundry tips that mom herself would give.
Sort Your Clothes by Weight
While sorting clothing by color is important (we definitely want to avoid a load of whites coming out a mysterious shade of pink), you can save both time and money by sorting your clothing by weight. By separating the lighter clothing from heavier items, such as towels and knit sweaters, you’re able to significantly cut down on drying time.
Use Mesh Bags
Keep your smaller and more delicate items safe and separate from your other clothes by using mesh bags. Ideal for things like bras and for keeping socks contained, this is a simple way to cut down on time. Hang the bag on the side of your laundry basket so that as you’re sorting through your items to be washed you can easily throw them in. Once you’re done sorting, toss the mesh bag in the wash with the rest of your clothing and you’re good to go.
Take Care of Your Washing Machine
Keeping your washing machine in tip-top shape is crucial for saving time and money. Use one of our washing machine cleaning tablets to get rid of any unwanted odors and residue. They are extremely easy to use - just toss them in, run a regular cycle with hot water, and you’re good to go. Not only does it give you peace of mind, but it can prevent some potentially expensive repairs down the road.
Wash with Cold Water
There are plenty of benefits to washing your clothes with cold water. Other than the fact that it can save you money, there are certain fabrics and dyes that are best washed with cold water. Your clothing is less likely to shrink, and you’re more likely to successfully remove certain stains, such as blood, when using cold water.
Use the Right Cleaning Products
We can easily spend thousands over the course of our lives on laundry detergent. What if there was a better, more cost-effective way to get our clothes clean? Consider investing in a washer ball ! This naturally cleans and disinfects your clothes without the worry of using harsh chemicals. Best of all, it can be used over and over for literally hundreds of loads of laundry!
The Power of Dryer Balls
Swap out your dryer sheets for dryer balls . Not only do dryer balls eliminate the constant need to purchase dryer sheets, but they’re environmentally friendly and can be used for more than 1,000 loads before they need to be replaced. Want to add a scent booster to your load? Try adding a few drops of your favorite essential oils to your dryer balls!
Keep Your Lint Trap Clean
Do your best to get into the habit of consistently cleaning out the lint trap in your dryer. As your dryer works on your clothing, it catches lint and dust and keeps it contained in the lint trap. If you let this build up for too long, it will become more difficult for your clothing to dry, as less air is able to travel through your dryer, forcing you to run your dryer multiple times for one load. A full lint trap can also prove to be a fire hazard, so this is something you will definitely want to be mindful of!
Know How Often to Wash Certain Items
