Laundry Makeover
Trash It
A wastebasket near the dryer is essential for effortlessly disposing of lint and dryer sheets.
Stain Chart
When you're in a bind and need to get a tough stain out, laminate this handy stain chart. Think of it as a first-aid kit for clothes. Different stains and fabrics call for different methods of attack, and a stain chart within easy view can be the difference between a ruined blouse and a saved one.
Cold Clean
With Tide Original, you can always get a great clean — even in cold water.
Lost and Found
Set aside a basket near the washer to place items found in pockets like change, hairbands and rogue receipts. For those elusive socks, keep another basket near the dryer for strays. Once the mate is found, you can reunite them with their owners. By deciding where things will go (at least temporarily) and remembering to make it logical and accessible, you'll have more success with organization in the long run.
Sorting Hampers
Providing multiple hampers for your family can help make sorting clothes a breeze. Hang a sign on each hamper so everyone knows which basket gets the lights, darks and towels from the get-go — you'll save loads of time once you need to start the wash.
Jazz It Up
While an all-white room does evoke cleanliness, some decorative touches will help it feel less institutional and less like a chore. Just because you are ironing doesn't mean you can't have a pop of color in your life.
