Laundry is a love-hate relationship depending on the day and mood. We love it when our clothes are fresh and clean. We hate that the hamper is always overflowing with sweaty sports uniforms, sheets, towels, and even the unmentionables. But who’s turn is it to tackle the laundry?
Like most households, there’s no quarterback calling the plays and nobody to toss a coin for who gets to start the first load. But laundry doesn’t have to be a race to the end-zone. There are some great online ideas for making laundry time easier and less stressful.
Check out some amazing online hacks for ensuring that laundry days don’t take you out of the game. Harvardhomemaker.com offers 21st-century laundry ideas for busy families. You won’t have to go full Marie Kondo on making your laundry state-of-the-art but, improving laundry time will certainly ease the stress.
How to keep sane while sorting?
- Sort your laundry as soon as you get to the laundry room.
- Use a sturdy, divided laundry sorter
- Throw in loads throughout the week
- Turn your clothes right-side out
- Check the pockets*
- Sort by fabric and soil type, not by the color
- Don’t use hampers in kids’ rooms—Rooms stay neater, and you can keep a handle on the laundry.
*Keep a small change jar handy for that loose change—you’ll be surprised how quickly it can fill up.
When less is more?
Want more time, less laundry? Yes, there is actually a small, but handy, org chart of recommendations for how often things should be washed from Good Housekeeping. You may have also come up with your own creative ways to keep you from spending all your time on laundry. Today’s families are always on the go and don’t have the time to sit and watch the washer do its job.
What to tackle next?
Our laundry has a mind of its own and can get distracted in the process. How do all the sock pairs start out together, get separated, and end up by themselves? Keep them together using a small safety pin before washing—they’ll live happily ever after.
Keep a laundry basket at the bottom of the stairs for laundry going up/down. That way when the kids are heading up or down, you can ask them to take the basket. From experience, many of us know that somebody actually has to carry it, to make this tip work!
Teach kids to set aside any clothes with stains on them, so they can be treated before the stain sets in.
How to choose the right washer?
Have you ever noticed HE symbols on your washer or laundry detergent? It stands for High-Efficiency and must meet certain criteria and guidelines concerning water and electricity.
- HE technology helps to reduce the amount of water and energy needed to do a load of laundry.
- HE machines use up to 80% less water than traditional, top-loading washers.
- HE machines deliver 65% energy savings and can wash more laundry in one go than traditional machines.
If you’re tired of an old washer that just isn’t doing the job, it’s a great time to invest in one to give you the best technology and service.
At Garner Appliance and Mattress, we know how to go long and help you take your laundry to the end zone from the name brands you can trust including Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE, Maytag, and SpeedQueen.
Come see our pros and we’ll help you get your laundry sorted out!