10 laundry hacks that help you save time and money

3. Whiten Whites

Keep your whites bright and fresh with this easy trick:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup White Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
• Instructions:
  1. Add white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser.
  2. Add baking soda directly into the drum with your white clothes.
  3. Wash on the hottest cycle safe for the fabric and dry as usual.

4. Clean White Shoes

Restore your white shoes to their original shine:

• Ingredients:
  • Baking Soda
  • White Vinegar
  • Water
  • Old Toothbrush
• Instructions:
  1. Mix equal parts baking soda, vinegar, and water into a paste.
  2. Scrub the paste onto your shoes with an old toothbrush, focusing on stained areas.
  3. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Rinse with cold water and let air dry.

5. Prevent Colors from Fading

Keep your colored clothes vibrant longer:

• Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Salt
• Instructions:
  1. Add salt to the washing machine drum with your colored clothes.
  2. Wash as usual. Salt helps set the dye and prevents fading.

6. Remove Grease Stains

Get rid of stubborn grease stains effortlessly:

• Ingredients:
  • Dish Soap
  • Baking Soda
• Instructions:
  1. Apply a few drops of dish soap directly onto the grease stain.
  2. Sprinkle baking soda over it.
  3. Scrub gently with a toothbrush and let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Rinse with warm water and wash as usual.

7. Deodorize Your Washing Machine

Keep your washing machine smelling fresh and free of odors:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup White Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
• Instructions:
  1. Add baking soda directly into the drum.
  2. Pour white vinegar into the detergent dispenser.
  3. Run a hot water cycle without any laundry.
  4. Wipe down the drum and door seal with a clean cloth.

8. Speed Up Drying Time

Cut down on drying time by adding a dry towel to the load:

• Hack:
  1. Place a dry towel in the dryer with your wet clothes.
  2. The towel absorbs some moisture, reducing drying time.
  3. Remove the towel after 15-20 minutes to avoid it becoming too wet.

9. Remove Ink Stains

Get rid of pesky ink stains from clothing:

• Ingredients:
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Cotton Balls
• Instructions:
  1. Dab rubbing alcohol onto the ink stain with a cotton ball.
  2. Gently blot until the ink starts to lift.
  3. Rinse with cold water and wash as usual.

10. Keep Towels Fluffy

Make sure your towels stay soft and fluffy after every wash:

• Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup White Vinegar
• Instructions:
  1. Add white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser of your washing machine.
  2. Wash towels as usual. The vinegar helps break down detergent residue that can make towels stiff.

By incorporating these simple yet effective hacks into your laundry routine, you can save time, money, and effort while keeping your clothes, towels, and other fabrics looking their best. Try them out and enjoy a more efficient, hassle-free laundry experience!