Laundry can be one of the most time-consuming chores — especially for busy professionals, students, and families. Instead of spending hours sorting, washing, drying, and ironing clothes at home, these simple tips can make laundry more efficient, save money, and ensure clothes last longer.
🧺 1. Sort Clothes Before Washing
Separate laundry by colour (whites vs colours) and fabric type (delicates, heavy fabrics) before washing to avoid colour bleeding and fabric damage.
🌡️ 2. Choose the Right Water Temperature
Cold water saves energy and is gentle on most clothes; warm water works well for everyday clothes, while hot water can help with heavy stains (like bedsheets and towels).
🧼 3. Treat Tough Stains Quickly
Pre-treat stains as soon as you notice them — a little detergent or stain remover goes a long way toward removing coffee, sauce, or grease marks.
🚿 4. Use Gentle Cycles for Delicates
Delicate fabrics such as silk or lace need a gentler wash to maintain texture and colour. When in doubt, hand wash or choose professional care.
🧦 5. Don’t Overload the Washer
Overfilling machines prevents proper cleaning and increases wear on clothes. If you have a lot of clothes, split them into smaller loads.
👕 6. Remove Clothes Promptly
Take clothes out as soon as the cycle ends — this prevents wrinkles and reduces ironing time.
🌿 7. Line-Dry When Possible
Air drying saves electricity and is gentler on your clothes — especially beneficial for jeans, shirts, and delicate items.
Whether you decide to tackle laundry at home or go with a professional laundry service like TruLaundry (pickup and delivery made easy), these hacks will help simplify your routine. — Happy Washing!