There are a lot of chores that I’m not terribly fond of doing, and laundry has to be one of the jobs that I like least. Between washing the clothes my two active boys dirty each day and scrubbing railroad grease off my train conductor boyfriend’s work gear, laundry is one of those jobs that just feels never-ending. Because of that, I’m always looking for clean clothing shortcuts. And Arm & Hammer™ has compiled some great ones in this handy infographic!
With a good supply of Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ Crystal Burst Power Paks and these great tips on my side, I was ready to spend less time working and more time doing the things I enjoy. And to help me with that, Arm & Hammer™ sent me a fabulous customized package containing a few of my favourite things! Godiva chocolate, Detour Coffee Dark Horse Espresso beans and tickets to take my family out for a movie night meant that I could relax and indulge myself since I’m now saving time on my laundry routine!
What I found especially impressive about the Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ Crystal Burst Power Paks is that they clean just as effectively in a cold water cycle. One of the challenges with laundry pods is ensuring that they dissolve properly in lower temperatures, so knowing that the Arm & Hammer™ Power Paks have been specially formulated to work with all water temperatures lets me toss them into the washing machine with confidence. And with OxiClean™ stain fighters in every capsule, I can spend less time treating stains and more time enjoying myself!
If you wish you could save a little time on your laundry routine too, Arm & Hammer™ wants to make your dreams come true! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids winner is going to win a prize pack containing five packages of Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ Crystal Burst Power Paks, a $30 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment with your best laundry tip!
There may not be any way to escape the endless laundry that fills a parent’s day, but at least there are ways of getting those clothes sparkling clean faster! No matter how many loads of laundry you wash for your family each week, finishing sooner is sure to put a smile on your face. Check out the Power Paks at a store near you and see how the efficient, stain-fighting power of OxiClean™ can help you finish your laundry and get back to enjoying yourself!
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Josie says
my best tip is train your kids early! Teach them how to sort and fold right away!
joy says
use cold water – more efficient and cheaper on the pocket book
Jen L says
Wash sheets separately from everything else, same for towels – this ways you can avoid the ‘nubbies’!
Tina L. says
Treat stains right away.
Caitlin Youg says
Use cold water!
andrea amy says
Don’t let it build up. For me that means do at least 1-2 loads a day 🙂
Glogirl says
My tip is if you have a stain that is still present after washing, don’t put it in the dryer, it will just set the stain. Wash again until stain is gone.
Sabrina Tong says
My best laundry tip is to have someone else do the laundry for you. Preferably someone obsessed with sorting, folding, and with the map to find the missing random sock.
Viv Sluys says
Have you found that someone else? This is the best tip ever 😀
Sabrina Tong says
I have but, he also likes to wash clean clothes so that he can have a full load, much to my dismay. You can’t have everything, or so they say.
Kay says
Save it up and do full loads. Saves on detergent, softener, and water. So, saves money too.
lynn clayton says
i pre soak stains and i get on them right away
aarone mawdsley says
presoak stains
Karine says
Put stains on Wash out before doing a load
Stephanie Schneider says
I agree with everyone that’s mentioned cold water. I also tend to pass on liquid fabric softener –I can’t see the point of using it in the wash and then a sheet in the dryer. Clothes somehow seem less static-y that way, too.
Thank you for the chance!
jane kramer says
pre soak clothes with stains
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
for stains use a gall soap, it’s amazing what that gets out.
leanne says
I like to use cold water
Jonnie says
My best tip is to assign each family member a laundry day. That day each week is the day their laundry gets washed, dried, folded and put away. This system has helped me keep the laundry organized and put away instead of having an endless pile of clean and dirty clothes.
409cope says
I wet stains before they can set.
Dana Miller says
My best laundry tip is to turn garments inside out before washing. I hang dry anything that I don’t want the sleeves or length in legs to shrink for myself & my daughter because we are both tall.
Tanis says
Rinse any stains as soon as you can, let sit in spray and wash and then wash. I’ve had no problems this way!
Audrey Skinner says
I recommend using cold water whenever possible.
Cady B says
Treat stains right away. Wash whites, colours and darks seperately. Wash towels separate from other laundry. Hang dry delicate items!
Rosie says
I like to pre-soak many laundry items at least overnight (or during the day). It really helps make the clothes so clean!
InezbyDesign says
Fold your clothes immediately from the dryer or off the line. You will be much happier with the results and much less ironing.
Soozle says
Soaking stinky sweaty clothing in a solution of vinegar and water before washing will help remove tough to remove smells!
Lynda Cook says
Look after the stain while it’s still fresh, and wash with cold water when possible to save on money!
Victoria Ess says
Always wash whites with only whites!
Anne Taylor says
My best tip is to not let the laundry pile up until it is overwhelming
Crystal Porter says
Don’t let stains set in your cloths! Wash them right away
charityk says
presoak stains
Judy Cowan says
Wash a load as soon as your have enough to do one so that the laundry doesn’t build up too much on you.
ivy pluchinsky says
use cold water
Belinda McNabb says
Take out your shirts that need to be ironed 10 min before the dryer is done. Hang right away and you will not have to iron them!
Athena says
pre-soak stains.
Kelley Moore says
Use cold water!
Anna says
I don’t overfill my washer, it gets clothes cleaner with my old front loader.
Wendy Hutton says
I use cold water on everything except towels, and a HE washer helps save $ less water used also
Florence C says
Spray stains as soon a possible with stain remover.
Danielle D says
soaking stains overnight then washing then helps us a lot here.
Kelly Baker says
Treat stains asap!
Tammy Dalley says
always use cold water when you can! Avon bubble bath is awesome for treating stains 🙂
Dianne says
My best tip is divide your clothes by colour to keep them from looking grungy and don’t overload the machine.
heidi c. says
Don’t let stains wait for your to treat them.
Jeannie says
My tip would be to treat the stains right away, especially grease stains.
Ira says
I wash towels separate from everything else, so they don’t leave lint on everything.
julia g says
Put dish detergent directly on a grease stain before throwing it in the wash. This even works on old washed in stains. Really.
Brenda Penton says
I add a bit of baking soda in with towels and sports clothes to help with any nasty smells that are hard to get rid of
Lisa H says
Soak stains for a few minutes before washing and scrub a little before throwing in the washing machine.
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
Make sure your brights are separated from your whites otherwise you could end up with pastel pink socks.
Carol Denny says
Do full loads and use cold water