At our house it seems like some things are never ending and laundry is definitely one of those things. Last week I was so excited. I thought I had it all finished. And when I say all, I met all. Sheets, pillows, rugs, clothes…everything.

The basket was empty and I was doing a happy dance. And then Joshua came in with his backpack and said “Oh, sorry. I forgot to give you my gym uniform!” and he took out the stinkiest shirt and shorts that you could every imagine.

Oh well. I suppose by the next morning the basket would be filled again. Right?

This week we have teamed up with the awesome people over at Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator and Downy Wrinkle Releaser to bring you our best #LaundryHacks. Because if you have to do laundry, you might as well have some awesome tricks up your sleeve!

Don’t forget that next week we will be having a #LaundryHacks Twitter party! We will be giving away lots of great prizes, including a $150 gift card to Walmart! You can RSVP here!

“Tell us your best #LaundryHack.”

@SpaceshipsLB

Spaceships and Laser Beams

Oh, laundry! No matter how much we do, it seems there is always more! Over the years, I’ve learned to quickly deal with stains so that removing them is easier. Taking advantage of great products also helps remove stains and smells. These are some of my favorite laundry hack ideas to keep things fresh and clean:

Clean your washing machine by filling the basin with warm water and 2 cups white vinegar. Let stand for an hour, then run the cycle as usual.


Get clothes dry faster (and fluffier!) by putting a couple of tennis balls in the dryer.


Use a mesh drying bag so you never lose another sock!

@sweetpennies

Sweet Pennies From Heaven

Laundry is the never-ending chore. It goes away for 2 seconds and then it’s right back. Nothing is worse than rough and stiff towels. I like mine super soft and fluffy. To fluff yours up, just add your towels to the washer, using hot water and one cup of vinegar and run a full cycle. Next, run another full cycle with hot water and 1/2 cup of baking soda. After 2nd cycle, dry towels in the dryer with tennis balls or dryer balls. You should notice a marked difference. If not, then repeat the process.

@its_a_fab_life

I’m a huge fan of sorting the laundry before it actually goes to the laundry! We have a 3 bin laundry hamper that really saves us time. One for towels, darks and lights. No more going through a pile!

And I was probably the last person on Earth to know how to wash pillows in the washing machine, but it’s so easy. You just wash them like your regular laundry and when you dry them be sure to throw in a few tennis balls or dryer balls. Nothing is better than getting in a bed with clean sheets and clean, sweet smelling pillows!

Here are our favorite laundry supplies!

Remember when I told you about Joshua’s super stinky gym uniform? It is (supposed to be) brought home every Friday after 5 days of gym. And man does that thing stink. And if he forgets to bring it home? The next week. SHEESH!! Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator is exactly what we need to get the worst smells out!

Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator is no match against things like sweat and sports uniforms, smoke, pets and mildew.

I’m busy! I don’t have time to pull out the iron so Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus is amazing! A few sprays and just a minute makes the wrinkles vanish allowing me to get myself (and my family!) out the door on time and looking amazing.

RSVP for our Twitter Party!

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This post was sponsored by Downy Wrinkle Releaser and Febreze In-Wash Oder Eliminator. All thoughts and opinions are my own.