Doing laundry is probably one of the most boring household chores, but one that cannot be avoided under any circumstances.
Even though new appliances appear all the time and now there are also washing machines that can be controlled remotely, this process is still not a pleasant one.
According to statistics, women spend about 17 minutes a day doing laundry. That’s why there are some tricks that can significantly reduce the time spent sorting, washing and drying laundry.
How to wash clothes correctly
Use cold water to wash dirty socks
You can’t wash socks in hot water because most of the dirt is protein-based. If you wash them with very hot water, the dirt will always remain in the socks. Therefore, it is best to wash the socks in cold water.
Use mouthwash to clean the washing machine
Washing machines need to be disinfected regularly to continue to perform at the level they should. There are special detergents you can buy, but you can also use regular mouthwash. Just add half a cup to the area where you usually put the detergent in the washing machine and start the full wash cycle.
Fungi, mold and harmful bacteria will be destroyed.
Put aspirin in the washing machine to whiten your clothes
Some people try to avoid wearing white clothes because of the yellow sweat stains that often appear. If you’ve ever worried about ruining a nice shirt, then you should know that putting several aspirin tablets in the washing machine can help whiten your clothes thanks to salicylic acid.
Do not dry the clothes too much
It is very difficult to iron clothes that have been dried longer than necessary, because the material becomes resistant to thermal impact. In some very difficult cases, even a steam iron will not help you. It is easier to iron clothes that are damp. And if your clothes get too dry, sprinkle some water on them.
Use baby shampoo to restore wet clothes to their original shape
This may seem unusual, but baby shampoo or conditioner can return your shrunken clothes to their original size. Just mix some shampoo/conditioner with warm water and let the garment soak for 10-15 minutes.
Then, dry it with a towel and spread it horizontally to let it dry completely. The conditioner/shampoo will flatten the fiber and bring it back to its original size.
Do not use fabric softener when washing something white
Experienced housewives do not recommend adding conditioner when washing something white, because it does not allow the clothes to become as white as possible. If your goal is to make your clothes bright white, then you need to use a special bleach instead of regular detergent and conditioner. Other components don’t let the bleach work as well as it can.
Don’t sort clothes by color
Don’t sort clothes by color, but by fabric density. Heavy fabrics absorb more water than lighter ones. But there are 2 exceptions:
1. White clothes are always washed separately.
2. The temperature must not be higher than 30° C, otherwise the clothes will lose their color intensity.
Put tinfoil balls in the washing machine
To get rid of electrifying your clothes put a few tinfoil balls in the washing machine. They will absorb the static charge.
Use shaving cream to remove makeup stains
Sometimes it is impossible to get rid of makeup stains. Certain foundations and some types of lipstick can stay on clothes forever.
However, to remove the makeup, put some regular shaving cream on the stain and then wash your clothes as you normally would.
Wash the caps in the dishwasher
To ensure that your cap does not lose its shape, do not wash it in the washing machine. The solution is simple, you can wash it in the dishwasher. Put it on the top rack of the dishwasher and start the full cycle.