Back-to-school season means everything is going bananas. You’ll be packing lunches, figuring out how to set-up carpool, sign your kid up for after-school activities– the list goes on. Laundry can feel like yet another mountain to climb in such a tumultuous time, but worry not, parents! We’ve got your back and laundry basket covered!
Whether you’re dealing with grass-stained jeans, art-class paint smudges, or the pair of jeans your kid insists on wearing every day, these laundry hacks will help you get everything under control!
Plot Out Your Personal Laundry Schedule
Don’t do all your laundry on the same day! Washing everything at once can make you feel like you don’t want to do it all. Break your laundry days up:
- Monday: Essentials & Everyday clothes
- Wednesday: Towels, Sheets & Blankets
- Friday: Activewear and Weekend Fits
You can work in your personal flair to this schedule to make it fit your lifestyle better, or better yet, assign a laundry day to a different family member. Sharing is caring!
Sort Your Clothes
This may seem like a no-brainer, but we can’t stress how important it is to have your clothes sorted so you’re ready to wash them on laundry day!
Color code your laundry baskets according to the type of garment or fabric to make washing easier. Sorting as you go through your week saves you major time and takes away from the annoying hassle of having to match your kids’ socks together.
Pre-Treat Stains ASAP
Kids and messes are two peas in a pod. Does your son’s favorite shirt have a massive ketchup stain? Deal with it as soon as you can so laundry can go just a little bit smoother. Keep a stain stick or spray in the laundry room or in your car for any of those unexpected spills!
Label Your Clothes
Having a hard time figuring out which clothes need which type of cleaning? Make it easier for yourself and your kids, label your clothes! A short acronym that works for you and your family could help you in the sorting and laundry process by a huge margin.
Learn to Outsource!
We believe that every parent is a super mom or super dad, but you can’t take on everything! That’s where we come in. At Hangers Cleaners, we take care of laundry, dry cleaning, and even the toughest of stain removals, just like your momma used to do, because we see each of our customers as family too.
We even offer curbside pick-up so you don’t have to wait in line or deal with the hassle of parking your car when a busy day comes along. Just drop off your laundry and go about your day!
If you’re a parent searching for “laundry hacks” or “help!”—you found it. Let us take laundry off your to-do list this school year. We guarantee our work, communicate clearly, and go the extra mile to make sure your favorite pieces come back fresh, soft, and ready for action. Contact us today or swing by your nearest Hangers Cleaners location to experience just how easy laundry can be.