Laundry, my arch nemesis. I hate doing it almost as much as I hate cleaning the bathroom (why do boys pee everywhere but the toilet?). I found these tips work to help tame your laundry. Just because I hate doing laundry, does not mean that I cannot simplify it to make it easier to get done. These tips aim to save you time and a little bit of money too.

Tame Your Laundry

Wash your clothes less often

This may come as a surprise, but you are most likely washing your clothes too often! Take a look at what you wore at the end of the day, it may be OK to hang it back up. Reality check, this will not work with kids. But at least you will have less laundry for you and your significant other.

Use Less Detergent

Ditto on the detergent. Use at least half of what is recommended. It saves you money and your clothes too. More detergent does not mean cleaner, in fact too much can cause some people with sensitive skin to itch or even worse hives.

Pre-Sort Your Clothes

This will save you time and energy. Have multiple hampers and sort the clothes even evening while you are changing. Get the kids to help by making it a game!

Prep-Work

When you are taking off your clothes, make sure to inside out it. Do not leave sleeves or socks bunched up. The clothes will clean and dry better.

Spread it Out

Don’t be a slave to laundry over the weekend. Do a load each evening. Put it in the washer when you come home and dryer after dinner. This will be hard to get used to when you first start, but once you get in the habit, it is awesome because you are not trying to do 6 loads of laundry in 2 days.

Shorten Times

Use the shortest cycle time. Full cycle wears out your clothes and does not necessarily clean better. Ditto on saving water with this tip. One thing to note is that certain things should be washed on full cycles, for example items you need to sanitize.

Spin It Again

Rather than put it right into the dryer, it is smart to use the spin cycle a second time. It will pull more water out and save you money. When you throw you clothes into the dryer, make sure you use these Easy DIY Dryer Balls, they will help save more money when using the dryer. If you are looking to save even more, drying your clothes outside or on an interior line is the way to go.

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