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You can wash our clothing again and again and still not get the stains or discoloration out. It can be so frustrating, especially when it’s your favorite outfit. But thankfully there are plenty of laundry hacks to make sure you don’t have to throw out that awesome top or beautiful dress. They’ll make sure you don’t waste your time and money on things that are actually fixable.
Down below I found some awesome laundry tips and tricks that’ll make sure your clothing gets clean and stays around longer. So check them out and let me know what you think!
Reusable Lavender Laundry Sponges
Found from Smart Schoolhouse
I love this super easy DIY laundry project. It’s such a cute and easy way to save money and make your own reusable fabric softener sponges.
Use a Lingerie Bag for Socks
Found from Buzzfeed
Losing your socks after almost every laundry day can be super frustrating. But thankfully you can use a lingerie bag to keep them all together.
Use Baby Shampoo to Unshrink Your Clothes
Found from One Good Thing by Jillee
This tutorial for soaking shrunken clothing in baby shampoo and a bucket of warm water is a great way to deshrink that favorite shirt of yours.
Use a Towel Soaked in Fabric Softener to Replace Your Dryer Sheets
Found from The Krazy Coupon Lady
Now make sure before doing this that the towel has completely dried before throwing it in the dryer with the clothes. This may take a couple days.
DIY Laundry Detergent Tabs
Found from One Good Thing
If you’re someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on brand items at the store and/or loves making non-toxic homemade products, then definitely give this one a try.
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Remove Yellow Sweat Stains with these 3 Things
Found from Popsugar
Creating a mixture of baking soda, salt, and hydrogen peroxide is a great way to get rid of those pesky armpit stains.
Get Rid of Ink Stains with Hand Sanitizer or Non-Aerosol Spray
Found from One Good Thing
I always hated getting ink stains on my clothing, and then I tried using hairspray to get it out. And guess what? It actually worked!
De-Wrinkle Your Clothing with Ice Cubes
Found from The Krazy Coupon Lady
If you don’t have time to iron your clothing (or you’re just not feeling it like the vast majority of people), then throwing them in the dryer with a couple of ice cubes is a great way to easily get the job done.
So many times we throw away our favorite pair of jeans or a cute top because it looks like there’s no fix for it. But thankfully, there are some awesome bloggers that have found some great ways to save your clothing and make it last longer. And many of these tips make sure you’re not putting in toxic chemicals into your home.
Now if you have any questions about these laundry hacks, feel free to ask me in the comments down below! I’d love to help you out!
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.