As we all know laundry is one of those chores that can get out of hand really quickly. If you have a large family or if there is only two of you in the household we can all use some tips for keeping up with our dirty laundry. Of course keeping your laundry room or area clean and clutter free is the best way to keep on top of things. This just makes it easier to not be overwhelmed. If the laundry room is not organized that is the first place you will want to start.
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Choosing a good detergent is a first step in making sure your laundry is clean and fresh smelling. If you would like to do away with all the chemicals or at least reduce them you can make your own Laundry soap and laundry tablets. There are many recipes for doing so using natural ingredients. You can customize yours to your own liking. For better absorbency with your towels skip the fabric softener sheets.
Using vinegar in the final rinse will help to remove any film on the clothing and will soften naturally. If you feel your bath towels have seen better days, before you get rid of them give them a good wash. Washing in really hot water with vinegar once then again with baking soda will renew the absorbency and get rid of the smells that can accumulate over time.
If you need reminders for either yourself or the family of what should be washed together or NOT a dry erase board works great. Hang one near the washer and add reminders as needed. This applies to to the dryer also. Some laundry may need to air dry so a reminder about hanging will be great.
Did you know you can safely dry sneakers without all the noisy banging? If you place them in the dryer so that the shoe laces knotted together catch at the top of the door this will eliminate the noise. You can also purchase a sneaker dryer bag that fastens to the dryer door which will allow them to dry with the heat.
If you accidentally shrink one of your favorite articles of clothing you may be able to salvage it. First soak the clothing in a mixture of lukewarm water and some baby shampoo. You will want to work this mixture throughout the fibers to relax them then gently squeeze it out. You will not rinse it. Take a large towel and lay the clothing on it then roll it up with clothing inside. This will absorb the moisture leaving it damp and not wet. Once done place it on another dry towel and stretch it gently. Leave it to dry. If needed this can be repeated.
If you want to preserve the color of your clothing a good tip is to add a teaspoon of salt to the wash to keep brights brighter and colors from bleeding on the first wash. Make sure you are washing your clothes on the right temperature also. This will help keep them from shrinking and will ensure they stay looking new as long as possible.
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We will offer more unique laundry tips on our next blog post. Be sure to come back and read it! If you need help with your laundry give us a try at Laundry Express, coin-op laundry in Raleigh NC. We offer laundry services to include dry cleaning, stain removal, and a state of the art laundromat for all your laundry needs.
