Laundry is probably one of the most boring house chores, but it isn’t much you can do about it. Even though engineers are constantly inventing new home appliances, and there is now a type of the washing machine that can be controlled remotely, this process is still not enjoyable. According to statistics, women spend approximately 17 minutes per day doing laundry. In this article, we’ll go over some tips for cutting down on the time you spend sorting, washing, and drying your laundry.
Use mouthwash to clean the washing machine
Washing machines must be disinfected on a regular basis in order to continue functioning properly. There are special detergents available, but you can also use regular mouthwash – simply add half a glass to the area in the washing machine where you normally put the detergent and start the full washing cycle. Fungus, mold, and dangerous bacteria will be eliminated.
Don’t dry your clothes too much
It’s very hard to iron clothes that were dried for longer than necessary because the fabric becomes resistant to thermal impact. In some very difficult cases, even an iron with a steamer won’t help you. It’s easier to iron the clothes that are damp. And if your clothes do get overdried, just sprinkle some water on them.
Use special bags when washing socks
Many people have had the experience of their socks disappearing in the washing machine. Scientists Simon Moore and Geoff Ellis even devised a formula to solve the mystery.
However, experienced housewives advise purchasing special bags for washing small pieces of clothing for each family member. In this case, the problem of misplaced clothing will be easily resolved.
To whiten your clothes, put some aspirin pills in the washing machine
Because of the yellow sweat stains that frequently appear, some people try to avoid wearing white clothes. If you’ve ever been afraid of ruining a nice, white shirt, we have some good news for you! Because of the salicylic acid, putting several aspirin pills in the washing machine can help whiten your whites. So grab your favorite white shirt and rejoice that yellow sweat stains are no longer a problem!
Use baby shampoo to restore clothes that shrank
This may seem strange, but baby shampoo or conditioner can shrink your clothes back to their original size. Simply add a small amount to a container of warm water and soak the item of clothing for 10-15 minutes. Then, pat it dry with a towel and lay it out horizontally to completely dry. The conditioner will flatten and restore the fiber to its original size.
Don’t use conditioner when washing something white
Experienced housewives don’t recommend adding conditioner when you are washing something white because it doesn’t let the clothes become as white as possible. If your goal is to get your clothes to be brilliantly white, then you need to use a special bleach instead of your usual detergent and conditioner. Other components don’t let the bleach work as well as it can.
Don’t sort your clothes by color
Don’t sort the clothes by their color – sort them by the density of the fabric. Heavy fabrics absorb more water than lighter ones. That’s why the detergent is washed out of different things to a different extent and why mixed washing damages the clothes made of thin fiber. But you should remember 2 exceptions:
- White clothes are always washed separately.
- The temperature shouldn’t be higher than 85° F or the clothes of different colors will lose the saturation of the colors.
