Make These Easy Color Catchers And Do Fewer Loads Of Laundry
These homemade color catchers help absorb loose dyes in the wash so your clothes stay the color they’re supposed to be.
Laundry
There’s a lot more to caring for clothing than simply washing, drying, and folding. Discover clever and effective ways to keep your wardrobe looking great, like how to remove ink stains from clothing, how to unshrink your clothes in three easy steps, or how to wash and whiten yellowed pillows! Looking for even more helpful laundry tips? Learn how to clean your washing machine or your front loader washing machine specifically, how to read laundry care symbols, and even how to fix those smelly bath towels! You can also check out all of my homekeeping and cleaning posts, or simply keep scrolling down this page.
This Tip For Washing Yellowed Pillows Works Shockingly Well
Don’t toss out those discolored old pillows—rescue them with this simple whitening method.
9 Things You Never Knew Could Ruin Your Clothes
Avoid these 9 clothes-ruining habits to keep your clothes looking great and fitting perfectly wash after wash.
This Easy Spray Eliminates Wrinkles From Clothes Without Ironing
To get rid of clothing wrinkles fast, spritz this onto your clothes and watch them melt away.
9 Genius Laundry Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier
Some of the most brilliant laundry tips I’ve ever heard came straight from OGT readers, including these ones.
The Best Way To Hang Slacks, According To Expert Tailors
My husband’s slacks refused point-blank to stay on their hangers until he started using this genius trick.
This Is The Most Effective Way To Whiten Dingy Fabrics
This truly miraculous method may just be my favorite laundry hack of all-time!
The One Easy Thing That Keeps Collared Shirts Looking New
I never liked how collared shirts looked permanently rumpled after a few washes, but then I learned this simple hack that fixed the problem for good!
5 Easy Ways To Stop Static Cling Before It Starts
Find out how to get rid of static on your clothes, plus how to prevent it from forming in the future.
The One Big Laundry Mistake That Most People Are Still Making
It may have taken me almost 30 years to figure it out, but making this switch has already made a huge difference in my laundry!
7 Expert Laundry Tips That Will Save Your Clothes
These pro-level laundry tips are bound to save you time, money, and plenty of frustration.
How To Wash Stuffed Animals Correctly (And When To Do It)
From brand new to well-loved, get the scoop on properly (and safely) washing stuffed animals and other plushies.
These Are The Best Homemade Fabric Softeners Out There
Whether you’re into liquid softeners or you prefer the convenience of dryer sheets, there’s a homemade fabric softener here you’re sure to love.
Here’s Exactly How To Wash Silk (And It’s Surprisingly Simple)
From blouses to bed sheets and beyond, washing silk isn’t as tricky as you might think!
Bed Bugs?! This Is The One Survival Guide You Need To Read
What do you do when bed bugs have infiltrated your home? Get the advice you need here!
This Is How You Should Wash Your Weighted Blanket
What’s more calming than curling up under a weighted blanket? Curling up under a freshly laundered weighted blanket!
How To Wash Your Electric Blanket The Right Way
Every blanket needs to be cleaned regularly, including electric ones! Here’s the right way to do it.
This Is The Best Laundry DIY To Have On Hand For Emergencies
With this handy laundry DIY, you can treat stains now and wash them out later!
7 Stain Removal Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs
The difference between effectively removing a stain and making it even worse could be as simple avoiding these errors!
9 Useful Bra Hacks You’ll Want To Know About Immediately
Struggling with slipping straps, stabbing underwire, or crushed cups? These brilliant bra hacks will save the day!
13 No-Nonsense Laundry Tips That Will Make A Huge Difference
When it comes to laundry, I’m all about working smarter, not harder! These 13 laundry tips will save you time, money, and energy on every single load.
9 Dryer Mistakes That Are Wasting Your Time And Money
The way you use (or don’t use) your dryer can make it less efficient and even run up your energy bill. Find out which common dryer mistakes may be to blame!
What You Need To Know About Baking Soda, Washing Soda, And Borax
While all three are white powders that can help with your laundry, there are important differences between baking soda, washing soda, and borax that you need to know about!
Washing Soda: How To Make It And Why It’s So Useful
Washing soda makes a great addition to any arsenal of laundry products, and you can even make it yourself!
This Is The Best Way To Fold A T-Shirt (By A Lot!)
I always thought you could either fold t-shirts quickly OR neatly, but this brilliant folding hack checks both boxes!
This Is The Best Change You Can Make To Your Laundry Routine
If you don’t have a few of *these* in your laundry room yet, you’re missing out on these truly game-changing benefits!
Front Load vs. Top Load Washing Machines: Which Is Best?
Wondering how front load and top load washing machines compare? Curious about which type is better? Get the answers here!
This Old School Laundry Hack Was Way Ahead Of Its Time
Ever wonder why Grandma’s clothes seemed to last forever? She did things the old fashioned way (and here’s why you should too!)
The One Huge Laundry Mistake You Think Is No Big Deal
Are you using the right amount of detergent when you do your laundry? (The answer is more important than you might think!)
The Is The One Laundry Product You Should Never Buy (And Why)
All of the convenience of a bleach pen at a fraction of the cost? Sounds like a win-win situation to me!