10 Quick Tips for Reducing Your Laundry Time

Reviewed By:  Devyani Kharbanda

Written By:  Aquib Nawab

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1 - Sort clothes as you go

Use separate hampers for lights, darks, and delicates. This pre-sorting saves time on laundry day and prevents color bleeding. You'll spend less time organizing and more time actually washing.

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2 - Pre-treat stains immediately

Address spots right away to avoid time-consuming treatments later. This prevents stains from setting and reduces the need for extra wash cycles or lengthy spot cleaning sessions, ultimately saving laundry time.

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3 - Use mesh bags for small items

Group socks and other small items to save sorting time. This prevents lost socks and reduces the tedious task of pairing them post-wash, streamlining your laundry process.

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4 - Optimize load sizes

Run full loads, but don't overstuff the machine. This maximizes efficiency, reducing the number of loads you need to do. Properly sized loads also clean more effectively, potentially eliminating the need for rewashing.

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5 - Fast Cooling and Freezing

Use shorter cycles for lightly soiled clothes. Many modern washers have express or quick wash options that can clean clothes in as little as 15-30 minutes, significantly cutting down on laundry time.

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6 - Invest in a folding board

Speed up and standardize your folding process. This tool helps create uniform folds quickly, reducing the time spent on this often tedious task and making it easier to organize your closet.

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7 - Skip ironing when possible

Hang clothes promptly to reduce wrinkles. By smoothing out garments and hanging them immediately after drying, you can often eliminate or reduce ironing time, a significant laundry time-saver.

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8 - Use dryer balls

They can help reduce drying time and static. These simple tools improve air circulation in the dryer, potentially cutting drying time by up to 25%* and reducing the need for time-consuming static removal.

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9 - Implement a "one in, one out" system

Regularly declutter your wardrobe to reduce overall laundry volume. Fewer clothes mean fewer items to wash, dry, and fold, directly translating to less time spent on laundry overall.

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10 - Schedule laundry days

Set specific times for laundry to avoid it piling up. Regular laundry sessions prevent overwhelming buildups that can take hours to tackle. This consistent approach helps maintain a manageable laundry routine, saving time in the long run.

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