10 Laundry Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner Story

10 Laundry Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

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Like so many things, if you can find a way to make laundry more manageable, you’ll resent it less and simplify your life.

Having separate laundry baskets solves this problem and makes it much easier to stay organized.

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The solution is so easy you’ll kick yourself for not thinking of it sooner: Buy multiple pairs of the same sock, in the same color, and always buy that sock from now on.

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Use a piece of clothing you’re about to toss in the washer. That way, you don’t waste paper towels or laundry detergent.

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If you’re in a hurry for your clothes to dry, toss a dry towel in with them. It helps absorb the water and speed up the drying process.

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