The internet offers plenty of ineffective laundry hacks. They promise to save you effort and time, but sadly most of the hacks are ineffective and fail to care for fabrics.
We don’t want you to face the inconvenience of wasting your time trying out ineffective laundry hacks; therefore, we made a list of some of the best laundry hacks that work wonders and can help you improve your laundry game like a pro. These hacks will save you time and money, care for the fabric of your garments and make them last longer while eliminating the chances of possible laundry mishaps. Read on to learn more!
Deodorize your laundry with baking soda.
Baking soda can improve the effectiveness of commercial laundry products and also substitute a few. If store-bought fabric softeners are degrading the absorbent capacity of your towels, turn to baking soda during the rinse cycle. You can also boost the cleaning and whitening power of both oxygen bleach and chlorine by adding a cup of baking soda when using laundry bleach.
Remove wrinkles with ice cubes.
If you forget to get your garments out of the dryer, it will inevitably cause wrinkles. If you are running late and don't have the time to iron your clothes, toss a glass full of ice cubes into the dryer and place the wrinkled garment. Tumble the garment for 10 to 15 minutes on high heat. Remove the garment immediately after the cycle finishes and hang it up. Use your hands to smooth the sleeves and seams, and your garment is ready to be worn.
Use vinegar to soften sheets.
When running a wash cycle for your bed sheets, add a cup of distilled white vinegar to offer a quick boost of brightness and softness and to eliminate lingering odors.
Use chalk to remove greasy stains.
Stop fretting about grease stains! Did you know that chalk has ultra-absorbent properties? Rub chalk on any greasy kitchen stain to absorb oil, then place the garment in the machine for a quick wash.
Revive your shrunken woolens with conditioner.
If you did not know that woolens and dryers don't go well together, and now your favorite sweater is out of the hot dryer but has shrunk a size or two, don’t worry! Prepare a solution by mixing hair conditioner into cool water, and soak your shrunken woolen in it. Leave it for 30 minutes. The hair conditioner will relax the fibers of the wool and you can gently pull it back into its former shape.
For many people, doing laundry is the most hated chore, but these hacks can make it more likable and a bit easier.
