12 Laundry Hacks That Will Forever Change Your Laundry Game!

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[@christinamoxon]

Can you please address what to do when your washing machine manufacture's guarantee says 'NO VINEGAR' because it damages the rubber seals (or something like that) and voids your warrantee? We can't afford to replace them, btw. Thank you. Love your videos, thank you. I have learned so much. - from the UK

[@marykopp2117]

@@christinamoxon , love

[@sharonmacmillan3272]

@@christinamoxon Hi how would they know you use vinegar, unless you tell them... 😉 Also, unless its sitting in vinegar over long periods of time, vinear wont harm the seals. You could do a quick cold wash after using vinegar add soda powder (not bicarb) for water softening and cleaning your machine. £1 at Tescos for 1kg if your worried about warranties and breaking seals. To be honest though the rinse cycle within the vinegar wash your doing will get rid of excess residue. Wiping and rinsing out the drum and seal, especially the grooves in the seal, with clean water on a cloth then wiping out with a dry microfibre cloth (or leaving the door open) until bone dry, will stop errosion on the rubber.

[@michaelsaenz380]

Younger guy here, I do my own laundry and I'm just here so I can learn how to clean my stuff PROPERLY and efficiently. Love the tutorials! Helps guys like me out a ton

[@ChaniqueStewart]

I totally agree! love this channel

[@AA-ld5zh]

Impressive to hear! Keep up the good work!

[@CleaningwithTelma]

@@ChaniqueStewart 💯 agree with you

[@cassandrastrong5655]

I wish my bf cared to learn I still have to write out through instructions and he still messes that up 🤣 but we have to go to the laundry mat unfortunately. One day we'll have a house with our own washer and dryer.

[@michaelsaenz380]

@@cassandrastrong5655 I'm about to get married so I figured these tips would be good to know! Never lived with her before but learning laundry can only help :)

[@AA-ld5zh]

We have 9 children. Starting at around 8 years old, they start learning to do their own laundry. If they can figure out video game controllers, they can figure out a washer and dryer.😉

[@taleshajones12]

Amen!!

[@andreea.andreea]

Good said

[@carolines2088]

Aaaaahhh! Well said!

[@valeriaalberti6913]

Amen!

[@ChaniqueStewart]

wow

[@katrinlevi6808]

Tip from German winter laundry routine. Hanging laundry especially towels outside when it is freezing the towels get super soft and one would think it will take ages to dry but it’s actually not true. I highly recommend hanging laundry outside also in the winter.

[@robinoconnor553]

So glad you are encouraging line drying! I'm in my 60s and have never owned a dryer. (I live in sunny south Texas so no issues.). People used to make fun of me for line drying but they are realizing how good it is. Saves money and your clothes will last longer since they aren't rubbing against themselves in the heat of a dryer. My towels literally last for years.

[@tinytiefling]

And the clothes also smell soooo nice when they dried outside

[@stephaniecline7648]

I moved into my childhood home last year and didn't have a dryer for a few months, but the clothesline was in great shape still. While inconvenient to work around rainy days and my erratic work schedule (ie, wasn't always home when weather was conducive for line drying or didn't have enough daylight left), it took me back to a time when life was simpler and slower. Line dried sheets are still my favorite. My friends didn't understand why I didn't just go to the laundromat, which is its own topic, but I didn't understand why I'd bother going when I had a perfectly good clothesline and mostly sunny weather.

[@hoosiermama3001]

I tend to do most of the laundry on the same day. Since I'm doing several loads, I begin with the lightest weight items and end with the heaviest. Since lighter laundry takes less time to dry, I don't have a backup caused by waiting for the dryer. Hope that makes sense.

[@lmack6596]

oooh! Great idea!!

[@inprogress36]

Me too, makes so much sense

[@seh0041]

That genius! Thanks!

[@danbev8542]

Tips for hanging laundry outside or inside: 1. Hang jeans and pants by the ankles. The bulky pocket/waistband area hangs free and dries better. Also, for long-legged people, they won’t shrink as much. 2. Hang shirts upside down. Same principle as jeans- shoulders & sleeve areas are bulkier & hang more naturally. For t-shirts & stretchy materials, fold a couple of inches of the hem over the line & pin - your hems won’t get stretched out. For traditional shirts, pin by the side hem & fold the shirt so the front hangs together - I use a 3rd pin in the center to hold the placket in place. Tug the collar & placket straight & you will have very few wrinkles. 3. To prevent fading, hang clothes inside out. 4. Sheets can span 2 lines to dry faster. 5. Hang Uncle Joe’s flowered underwear behind the towels. 🤣 6. Learn to love sun warmed, stiff towels that smell wonderful- they take a huge amount of electricity to dry in a dryer. 7. Wipe down your clothesline occasionally. Fresh air & UV rays are wonderful for deodorizing everything! You will save many $$ over time in electric bills, as well as clothing wear & tear (handfuls of dryer lint).

[@tinasesselmann8170]

You didn't ask for hacks, but I'd like to share mine: After the laundry's done, I put it on an additional spin cycle. Especially with towels this works wonderfully to get the excess moisture out. Saves me on dryer time, or when I line-dry it dries quicker, too.

[@pamelalalaable]

I do exactly the same!

[@ChaniqueStewart]

Grea tip, ill try this!

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Been doing this for 50 years for loads of towels, jeans and rugs. Saves a lot of $$$ over a year’s time!

[@jemandjemand2362]

aha and maybe on the same spinning speed? useless. 1200x2 is not 2400 rpm

[@jcqlndt8068]

@tina Sesselmann thanks for the tip

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I love your channel. One of the reasons is that you are teaching younger generations the information (not including updated equipment and products) that used to be shared by our mothers and grandmothers! I am 70 years young. My Mother and Mother-in-Law taught me so many tricks that you have shared here. Funny thing-I LOVE ironing, always have, always will, but I don’t do it as often as I once did!

[@prajaktakhedkar5087]

That was my favourite question, and one of the most important reasons why I love watching your channel regularly. I do the entire familys laundry and all the cleaning in my house !!! I have a top load machine, and after my laundry , I prefer to keep the door open. My machine has access to direct sunlight , so within 15 minutes the tub of my machine dries well. On days when it's not sunny, like winters, I use a napkin to dry the excess moisture inside the tub, and them leave the door open to air dry for around half an hour. For those who still may have a smelling machine, you can run a cycle of white vinegar and water, and that too will do wonders !!! Thanks Melissa for your tips

[@5781nashmiller]

I actually DID use to teach laundry in school! Home ec in the old days.

[@cleanmyspace]

We used to LOVE home ec ❤

[@truepeace3]

I absolutely love homemaking, but I hated Home Ec. No idea why. Guess I was just a silly girl back then.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Back in the old days in middle school (6,7,8) everybody rotated through home ec, shop, art, music, health/PE as part of class schedule. Not electives, required. They should bring that concept back.

[@OtikaOtikaOtika]

In our country home ec is still part of a corriculuum in elementary school.

[@lovemesomeslippers]

It would be great for you to start a channel and teach home ec!

[@nancyfeeser4653]

I do all the laundry. I actually enjoy doing laundry. Love the smell of clean clothes. I do what you said go from one load to the next and done in no time. Thanks for your tips!

[@ChaniqueStewart]

I"m with you on this!

[@cherylwebb8340]

I m with you too. I know where I m at with laundry. Love to see clean clothes hanging up on my back porch too.

[@jenewok]

I don't know what the smell of fresh laundry smells like anymore. I have to use sensitive skin detergent so it has no scent.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

If I have any thing I have to do like pick up kids, I do longer loads during that time to keep everything moving along.

[@vijayadewan7065]

I love sun kissed open air drying of clothes---its the best . Since the pandemic I have taken full advantage of sun drying 😌...I do the laundry at home

[@diane8885]

I like ironing. I find it relaxing. I have great memories of sitting and talking with my Nana. But I don't like doing unnecessary work. So I dry for a few mins, then hang to dry. Thanks for the tips

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Diane!

[@cherylwebb8340]

My mom used to iron just about all day on Tuesday. She ironed everything and loved to do it.

[@hollyh8509]

That’s when I listen to these types of programs.

[@TriStarIII]

That's great advice! Also in terms of maintenance you should do a descaling and a cleaning cycle anywhere from 2-4 times a year

[@kymclinton3140]

I descale and do maintenance on my washing machine every month without fail I have a remainder on my phone and I live alone and I do a wash or two every single day doing the wash is one of the easy part of the housework just sort the load empty pockets put the wash on then come the end of wash I hang all of it on hangers and peg hangers

[@bethelaine5821]

Another tip is to choose a lower level on the spin cycle. The higher the drum spins, the more water is removed from the garments which seems like the goal but it actually causes more wrinkles. Choosing medium to low spin will leave more water but cause less wrinkles and then you continue to follow that up by immediately snapping & hanging garments or by putting it in the dryer! Thanks for the tip Mom!

[@OtikaOtikaOtika]

Yes!

[@seh0041]

Yes, and if you have a Permanent Press cycle, that will typically give you a lower spin as well, since that’s supposed to minimize wrinkles. Another tip to avoiding wrinkles, for clothes that can go through the dryer: remove them from the dryer about 5-10 mins before they’re fully dry, just slightly damp. Then hang or lay flat to dry the rest of the way. It also helps me avoid static in the winter months.

[@lostosbourne]

Thank you for all the great tips! My husband & I do laundry together, Whoever gets downstairs to flip the laundry. Sometimes I do it on my own & sometimes he does it on his own. We also take care of our baby grandson so we do his laundry as well

[@jgarza00]

I can’t remember when I got my new front loading washer, but your “door ajar” advice has kept it odor free! It’s got to be 10+ years now!!! Oh, and vinegar instead of softener since the purchase also!

[@picantesworld7723]

I use to use vinegar and essential oil, I'm going to start again since I recently heard the same thing about fabric softener leaves the wax coat on the clothes yikes

[@TS-yy6jb]

Have watched my nan and mum shake clothes before drying and picked it up as a habit. Have been doing this for ages now,just realised why I didn't have to iron as much!

[@RachelSings21]

I always shake clothes out wet and never iron 😝

[@aimeechas]

I have also sprayed dry clothes with water well and thrown them in the dryer for 10 minutes. Works for wrinkles really well! Even for those things that are hang dry.

[@vinuristhebest]

We've had trouble with smelly laundry for some years. But then I figured it out! Our clothes dried too slow which made it sour (we only line dry). We got a small dehumidifier and it's the best investment I've done for our laundry! :)

[@MargieHearron]

Invest in a high power spin dryer to extract most of the water out of your clothes.

[@vinuristhebest]

@@MargieHearron we dont want to use a dryer, that's why I wrote we only line dry :)

[@MargieHearron]

@@vinuristhebest A spin dryer is NOT a tumble dryer. Spin dryers are water extractor machines.

[@MargieHearron]

@@vinuristhebest here's an example of one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX66gWipp8tradU There are various brands available today.

[@ninak8506]

So glad you do teach laundry. In my house I do my own & the household laundry. Everyone else is on their own.

[@bujin5455]

8:47. I was skeptical about this towel stuff working, but boy, it works a treat! I'm seriously impressed! Thanks for the tip!

[@floief]

Learned the towel roll thing when I was in school during the textile portion of our home ec. class. My wool skirts and sweaters were always dried by blocking on a towel, then rolling them overnight. Next morning they were all nearly dry. Yep, the snapping trick works. Ma always did that for towels and linens especially. (She ironed the sheets and pillowcases too....I'm not about that life at all) You know, the one thing I wish they could bottle and sell is the way my mothers linens smelled after they were washed and line dried.

[@carolriplinger1229]

Me too! Line dried sheets smell so great! 🙂

[@alicassidy8913]

My mom ironed ours as well... Not me lol

[@texasstardust6010]

@@alicassidy8913 ...I ironed my sheets and pillowcases too. Lol. Still do . Ironing is therapy for me, lol.

[@silvergirl2847]

I'd hazard a guess that you use liquid detergent and conditioners.and I guess.maybe your mother used powders? I only use powdet and line dry when possible.the sheets smell so fresh and clean.

[@cesarroman9976]

Thank you so much for all those wonderful tips especially the one about the vinegar as a fabric softener and the baking soda I’m going to do that tomorrow thank you so much. I actually like doing the laundry.

[@rachelcasey4079]

Do you have any cleaning video on pulling out dressers or cleaning windowsills and corners?

[@fredkrol932]

I appreciate all your videos. Thank you. I need your advice: I turn my black garments inside-out before putting them in the washer. Why, when I have nothing but black garments in the washer, do my garments end up with lint? Related to that, do you have any hacks on removing lint from garments?

[@rosemaryhernandez7949]

Thank you for this videos, and all your videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I do all the laundry in my house. But like you, my husband does his own, and that has worked for us for the past 30yrs.😘🌻

[@brifren2]

I always do my and my husband's laundry together (as well as our children's when they are staying at home) and it's my choice.I don't understand the benefit of each family member doing their own laundry separately . My husband loves cooking and cooks for both of us, he doesn't cook for himself only. When he washes the car he doesn't wash only half of it! When he pays the bill he doesn't pay only one half, when he buys food he doesn't only buy his own food! The same goes for me. I am away from home to visit my family abroad, he does do his laundry! But I find it easier to just deal with the laundry as a whole. Maybe it's because I'm from Europe where we wash clothes etc only when they NEED washing - in comparison to the US where it seems a compulsive habit to use the washing machine and the dryer all the time! But everyone needs to do what they feel is best :)

[@theresabrown1272]

Most people I know( I live in USA) only do wash when it’s necessary . Who wants extra work? 😊

[@brandyf9128]

Thanks for these laundry hacks! I have learned so much from your channel on how to clean smarter not harder! :)

[@cleanmyspace]

We love hearing this!! Thanks for watching Brandy :)

[@RebeccaNM456]

Also having hard water can make a huge difference to your clothing too

[@Gudregerar7]

Oh THANK you SO much!!! I’m 46 yrs old and have never really learned how to do laundry the right way!! I have six children. From when my oldest was 14 and my youngest was 7 they started to do their laundry by them self. I got fed up with my two older boys always complaining about their clothes that was not clean etc SO over night they all had to do it by them self. Had 4 children at that time. Now two of them has moved out and my teenage girls do their laundry still. I do the laundry for me, my DD and my to youngest daughters (7 and 5 yrs). I will teach my older children about the skills in this video!!! 🙌😊❤️

[@Alice_Walker]

I think an important concept to remember with washing clothes is that the detergent "grabs" the dirt, but it's the detergent getting rinsed OUT of your clothes and taking what it's "grabbed" that gets them clean. If there's too much soap and suds some of both the detergent and the gunk remains in the washing. It's counter intuitive but using less detergent so everything can get washed away, rather than more often gives a better result.

[@KoffeeKat18]

Did not know that! Thanx!

[@angman2090]

Love using Vinegar as a fabric softener. Doing it for years with Lavender oil and Eucalyptus Oil. In Australia we mainly hang out our clothes on the clothesline. Thank you fir the tips.

[@Kayenne54]

If the Lavender and Eucalyptus are genuine essential oils, you'll also be preventing cross contamination if someone in the house is unwell and their clothes/towels/face washers/ are in with anyone else's.

[@peetabrown5813]

@@Kayenne54 in that case I add a few drops of tea tree oil to the rinse cycle

[@Alice_Walker]

Yes, I live in Melbourne and I've never owned a dryer. Occasionally in winter if I've let my washing build up I'll wash everything, put it in a blue ikea bag and take it to the laundromat where I can dry about 4 or 5 loads in one of their big dryers.

[@Kayenne54]

@@Alice_Walker Did this method pose problems during lockdown? I'm threatening to go to laundromat for both washing and drying for queen size blankets...my washer isn't quite up to task for real bulky items.

[@Alice_Walker]

@@Kayenne54 laundromats were considered essential services during lockdown so they were still open. I have a smallish washer and take my doona to laundromat when it needs washing too. I'm lucky that I have a couple of options near me that are well managed and clean with fairly new machines. I feel the chance of picking up covid on the washing is tiny (detergent in the washing / heat in the dryer) but if you were concerned about that you could take some disinfectant wipes and give the machines a once over before using them. Or even run an empty cycle with a good slug of pine o cleen or similar before doing your own loads.

[@candygeck6162]

Love your videos! I banned my hubby from the laundry when he shrunk my favorite sweater, & bleached a peach work shirt with white spots. I like doing the laundry. I like seeing a messy pile become clean and orgainzed. I recently started useing vinegar instead of Downey because I ran out. I relized my clothes felt great and still smelled good. I don't think I will go back. Save that $$$

[@khefrenka2348]

We finally ditched the front loader washer and bought a top loader with an impeller. We couldn't really afford a new washer but the front loader was disgusting. I don't see how these ever even got past quality control. As always, thanks for the video. A lot of great information. Going to switch to vinegar instead of fabric softener.

[@RedNicole22]

My inlaws got rid of the 30+ years old Maytag’s (in perfect working condition) and got the new front-load and absolutely hated them. She regretted ever doing that. It smelled even with the door open, it never got better. The repair man also said these new models are always breaking down and will need replacement usually around 6-7 years of use. He actually recommend to get older washers and dryers as they can be repaired and need less repair than new ones. He couldn't believe they got rid of their Maytag’s he said they probably had another 20 years in them.

[@d.r.benson5498]

Same here. Got rid of my front loader and bought a top loader.

[@peetabrown5813]

I have a Miele front loader and never had a problem now 15 years old now. I have had a problem with mould or smell although I read about people having this problem but mine has always been perfectly fine with no particular effort on my behalf - strange

[@marie34K]

@@peetabrown5813 ahhh my Miele lasted 27 years , no repair needed , never smelled ( front loader ) . We bought a new one when we moved . Miele again , front loader , spin at 1400 instead of 1200 . I’m French and live in France .

[@khefrenka2348]

@@peetabrown5813 I’ve never heard of that brand, but that’s great. Ours was a Whirlpool and would get gross after a few washes.

[@deedee67888]

I also took your earlier advice and got a metallic clip to put on the side of my washer. I hang a microfiber cloth on it and when laundry day is done, I dry out the drum, the gasket, and the door. I've only had my washer for 6 months but I want to make sure it never stinks!

[@cleanmyspace]

You doing this will keep your machine feeling and smelling fresh and clean for a very long time. Good on you!

[@Bigfootz2004]

I hang dry almost all of my clothes. The dryer really does a number on clothes. Wash inside out and hang dry, and shirts stay looking new for a really long time.

[@Heggsabee]

Air drying is definitely better for longevity. I don't have any outdoor space, but I like to hang lightweight clothes on hangers and then put them on my shower curtain rack. They also have mini drying racks that fit in the back of the door for little things like socks and underwear.

[@xphienie]

It also saves a lot of energy! I exclusively hang dry my clothes and prefer it

[@OtikaOtikaOtika]

Me too 👍

[@wyominghome4857]

Air drying also extends the life of jeans, plus if you live in a long cold winter region as I do air drying adds needed moisture to the air.

[@prettybrowneyes9683]

I air dry everything but underwear and socks

[@yahblessedhands9293]

I do mine and my husband laundry. Your tips and tricks are mind blowing. I never knew why you should shake the laundry out when adding it to the dryer. ❤

[@sulli4675]

I love it. “Get my feelings out”. I do the laundry for our household of 3. With inflation especially its cheaper to combine rather than separate.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I got the vinegar vs softener tip from you a while back, and it works perfectly! 😁

[@CleaningwithTelma]

Yes I love the vinegar and baking soda hack aswel

[@kathystaursky4063]

Do the clothes or towels retain the smell of the vinegar?

[@karenetucker6072]

@@kathystaursky4063 no it doesn't.

[@vickibarana7635]

I do all the family laundry. Thanks I've learned quite a bit about doing laundry in the videos I've been watching!

[@nancybass1962]

Great video! I do the laundry now that I am retired. When we both were working my husband also did laundry.

[@TheViewmaster1971]

Wow... I'm in my 60s and just learned how much I've been doing wrong for all these years!? Thanks Melissa!!!

[@cleanmyspace]

I’m so glad I can help you. And learning is a life long thing anyway!!

[@donna8212]

Great video! I do the laundry in my family 🧺. I do the snap thing too before putting the clothes in the dryer. Also, as soon as they’re done I fold them as I take them out of the dryer. This really does avoid wrinkles 😊.

[@marciacrabtree55]

Awesome tips I’ve never heard before. Thank you.

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi - Great video and advice. In our house my hubby does his own, and I do the rest, but he helps me take stuff out of the dryer, so that's a bonus. I love the vinegar/essential oils idea. We use Nelly's soda powder (love it), and dryer balls, but sometimes I'd like a little more softness. Great idea. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@ssulyaaa3035]

okay first, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THANK THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO cuz i just figure out your channel and give it a try.. IT WAS ALL WORTH IT, i've been watching some of your videos now and i finally understand how even the simplest think as the detergent amount, laundry bags, sorting the garment or any tips that i never thought/heard of, ITS ALL HELPFUL i was just about to learn how to do the laundry efficiently and finally i got the idea, i really need those tips cuz basically doing laundry is not my major, i could swept and mop the floor and washing the dishes.. i finally get to know how to start doing laundry and never gonna have single sock syndrome anymore, thankyou sooo much🥰🥰🥰

[@i2mee]

Very informative! Yet another great video! At the start of the video is that a washing machine and tumble dryer next to you? What's the make and model, if you don't mind me asking?

[@frerik978]

For towels I always use powdered detergent with oxygen bleach. I never had smelly towels..

[@tracybelnap124]

New subscriber here, I so appreciate the start here in the description box… genius, I will be binge watching.❤️

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for watching Tracy - welcome!!

[@MichelleW]

Love your videos! Re: overfilling and how a washing machine works - what if I have a top loader without an agitator? 3/4 full as well? That’s what I’ve been doing so far. It blew me away that it doesn’t have an agitator, but it’s a high end huge Samsung washer that came with my house. I think it’s less than 10 years old. It shakes but maybe it shakes less than the front loader I used to have.

[@tonigrant2295]

You still have to make sure that it’s not overloaded. My oldest daughter overloaded mine and the balance bar under the tub broke in half. It didn’t take but a second to break either. I heard it bumping around really loud and I ran to the laundry and stopped the machine and it was already broken.

[@MargieHearron]

For lightweight shirts, you probably can fill a HE top loader about 40% with dry clothes. Heavy items like jeans, probably try about 20% to 30% in the tub and test to see if that amount gets good agitation. If you want to do about 50/60% lightweight items, soak first for 30 minutes to an hour and do your heavy duty, bulky cycle, or deep wash/deep clean cycle -- those cycles usually have a little more water.

[@GrasshopperRDG]

Using distilled white vinegar in my laundry additionally has proven to be the BEST BOOSTER I've ever done... It's truly an extra oomph of fresh, no question! {SMILE} 💚*

[@dariakaraulova2812]

How do you like it in comparison to the oxyclean powder?

[@GrasshopperRDG]

@@dariakaraulova2812 I find best usage of distilled white vinegar beyond laundry. i.e. fruit🍓wash. I've also combined oxy powder by half a scoop before... I find the vinegar to provide optimal results on its own, 💯.

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Thank you for sharing these tips. Hope I won't have a hard time and take so much time too the next time I do my laundry.

[@XtraRosie]

The timer trick has really changed my laundry game so much! Also your ‘door ajar’ trick helped out so much too! Thanks for keeping the great tips coming!!

[@rachaebby]

Great tips, thank you!! I'm sad to hear though that a lot of places strongly discourage using vinegar in appliances, like dishwashers and washing machines. Have you found this to be true? They (consumer reports/Amiercan Cleaning Institute) say it breaks down rubber or metal parts and can damage the machine, causing water leaks or making it less efficient. But either way, keep up the amazing videos! You're the best!

[@saranaehdin8373]

I have been doing the laundry for my entire family and all the house since I was 15 years old till now. when I lived at my parents house and after marriage. In the past 25 years I used the top load machine (different brands) and I loved it because it cleaned the clothes really well but this past 2 years I moved to a new house with front load and the laundry is so frustrating because this machine doesn’t clean as well as the other ones and it doesn’t use lots of water 💦. So the laundry task that used to be therapeutic and enjoyable for me is now struggle and stressful 😫😭.

[@janetraona9071]

Yeah an 🍎 for the 👩‍🏫!!! I love hanging my laundry outside in the summer, especially my bedding. Wishing I lived in a summer climate area all year round. Since I now live alone, I do all the laundry. My husband would occasionally help with the laundry when he was alive. I started teaching our son how to do laundry when he was around 8. Just simple towels at first then moved on to light and dark colors, etc after that. He had no problem doing laundry when he went away to college. In fact, his girlfriend went to the same college as him. So not only did he do her laundry, he combined their laundry loads to save money.

[@acerpalmatum6446]

When I lived in Taiwan school dorm we had to wash clothes on a wash board. I am so grateful to have a washing machine now. It's life changing. I save hours every week so I can do other things like read books or learn things on KZbin.

[@griegalinda1]

I just learned this tip and it’s the best thing I’ve learned. For stinky towels you can use regular pine sol in the detergent part of your washer. Pine sol is a disinfectant so it cleans really well and it also makes the fabric softener pop more so your clothes smell amazing.

[@cindyb7087]

I’ve seen this too lately.

[@StoryinyourEyes78]

Pinesol smell is nauseating.

[@cherylm699]

Thank you for all this useful info! I’m going to try the snapping technique 😊

[@cindikiser8282]

My household does their own laundry. The vinegar is the best advice. Works great.

[@cmyers7807]

I always use vinegar in every load of laundry. Cost less than fabric softener. My washer and dryer is in the basement. And I also use a timer. My husband does his laundry, my son does his, I do my laundry and I do towels. Sure has helped with my 'to do' things:)

[@mirandaROMYN]

I use magnesium crystals because I send the water out to my trees. That love it. I get mangoes that are fantastic at over 2 pounds

[@kittypooh75]

I always leave the door open to air out the washing machine! Ive actually stopped using fabric softner for awhile now but im definately going to try the vinegar tip! Im slightly obsessed at only laundering like colours but sometimes there isnt quite enough. Whats the view only washing at half or smaller loads?

[@sylvierozon3402]

Good tips! Can you provide a link for the large delicate bags you used? Thanks

[@Heggsabee]

Check your local dollar stores.

[@jessie9653]

The Tenrai brand is really good

[@tiffanymims8691]

I use vinegar added to every load of laundry because we have hard water where we live and it helps to soften the water and allow the detergent to work better.

[@mistydevillier2197]

I definitely do all of the laundry. My husband and I have been married for 21 years and I recently had a week stay in the hospital. When I got home I had to teach my husband how to use the washing machine. I still prefer to be the one doing the laundry.

[@tanyaboodansingh5153]

Hi Melissa! LOVE your channel! My OCD needs to know how much vinegar to use (per load) as fabric softener 😬

[@RoryRita]

I do all the laundry for myself and husband. Thanks for the tips. Now tell me about that adorable tye dye outfit!!!!

[@AgataNVDW0]

I love doing laundry ! 😅❤looking at Washing machines in US and Canada melts my heart 😂🎉❤looks like space ships 😮❤🎉

[@stacylamb5607]

When I was married , everyone did their own laundry and I did the sheets and towels and my own laundry. When my kids hit high school . They did their own too. I was visiting my daughter and boy she was backed up with laundry due to hectic work schedule and I did it all for her . She was so grateful. I also wash athletic attire separately and hang to dry . I never get those deodorant stains. I use native deodorant . I love the vinegar hack as a softener

[@amandalashley3819]

I do all the laundry for my family. I do one load every day, no matter how small. I line dry my laundry, outside when it's warm, inside when it's too cold, a days worth of laundry for my family usually fits nicely on a drying rack.

[@SnapszDuhh]

No matter how small? Idk. Seems a bit wasteful but yeah.

[@amandalashley3819]

@@SnapszDuhh it usually turns out to be a medium sized load, I will just wash by hand if it's smaller than that.

[@GabrielFerreira-qo9wv]

The most clever laundry video I ever watched. 👏👏👏

[@BlueLotus4444]

I love the paint color on your laundry room walls!! Can you please share what the brand and color is? Thank you for the tips in the video as well 🙂

[@cindyrobinson2618]

Hi Melissa. I was wondering if you have any tips for washing a king size comforter. We have a top load washer with a huge drum area, but I still have to stuff my comforter in…with no room to spare. I have not found a big enough washer at a laundromat either, still have to stuff it in. Hoping you have some pointers. Thanks

[@jessie9653]

I'm hoping she responds to this as well

[@KimFsharpHarp]

Great tips. I’ve been adding Borax to the current soap and it’s really helping. Also can use less soap.

[@jojoalevato]

I live in Brazil, but when I leave my laundry to dry on the sun, it comes out HARD. Like cardboard hard. Specially towels. That's why I prefer the dryer... I don't know what to do so it doesn't get hard... Plus, drying on the dryer makes clothes come out with almost no wrinkles. If you have any tips on how to effectively dry out on the sun, I'd appreciate it!

[@Darenator1]

Run towels in dryer for only ten minutes and then hang up. You will be amazed at the difference!

[@delmicortave]

I do my family laundry, just one of my sister does her laundry, so I am so thankful for your tips.

[@angelicanavarrogomez9632]

Geez, I’m obsessed with you!!!😂😂😂 Thanks for all the great tips! My house and clothes have never been so sparkly clean🔥🙌🏽

[@cleanmyspace]

That's awesome Angelica! Thanks very much for watching :)

[@jillarnoco]

I like the quality of your speaking voice, it seems like you have a great voice modulator :) Anyways for your question. In our household, my husband and I are doing the 50％ - 50％ thingy. He's doing the loading and I am in charge of the folding :) but if there's too much laundry then he will help me fold and so as our daughter :) By the way thank you for all the tips :)

[@lesleyhaldane4162]

Hubby and I do it together. I tend to sort the load and put it in the machine before I go to work. He often does the Saturday load as he gets up to run. Either or us will empty and hang the washing either outside in the summer or on our ceiling airer in the winter - no dryer. 3 kids pretty handy at it also.

[@timonty457]

Quick question: how much vinegar fabric softener do I put in?

[@sandrareid1812]

heyyyyyy Melissa, my mom taught me the hack of the towel roll decades ago, Thanks for sharing this with the new generation!😊

[@corinaboingeanu4411]

What specific washing machine do you have? Thank you!

[@terrygivens132]

I wanted to know about what you all thought about the vinegar in the washing machine for deodorizing ? My washing machine maintenance person told me it would destroy the gasket on the door (washing machine that is). I would love some feed back on this. Thanks.

[@jessie9653]

🤔 I've been doing it for at least 7 years since I purchased my front loader and never had an issue. I use vinegar in my wash and rinse compartment and I do a scoop of OxiClean in the drum. I haven't used liquid soap or fabric softener in years and my clothes are clean and don't even seem to fade 🤷

[@lucycarroll6966]

Just as you said at the end of the video “laundry is not taught in schools” I think it would be amazing if you schools came to you to do a course for them. It could be done in conjunction with someone to teach about healthy eating and how to cook simple meals etc.

[@cleanmyspace]

I would love to teach this to everyone! That’s part of the reason I keep making videos. The team and I feel very strongly about this!

[@truepeace3]

I intuitively figured some of these things out over many years. The garment weight was one of those that my husband always laughed at. I would call my light colored permanent press clothing, light colored lightweight. Same with darks. It has to do with drying evenly. I never knew that about the pilling though.

[@katyabertrand2865]

Melissa, I would like your opinion on liquid detergent for delicate cloth... Is it actually useful?

[@lucerohoward5649]

Thank you Melissa as usual you have the best tips and now for my laundry, will do it; keep up the good work. ♥

[@mariewinnell609]

Ok

[@venusbian]

confession: laundry is my favorite chore. i love it so much. i've been doing my own since i was maybe 9 or so purely because I love it so much

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such great tips! I'm finally got to grab my hand sewing. Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@Joani161]

Talking about frigid winters, I remember hanging out and they froze solid but dried. We also had to rescue from the wind and or rain.

[@missNuggie]

I also do the household laundry and my husband does his own. We've been operating like that for the past 15 years and there are no plans to change it. 😃

[@skipper523]

We do our own as well. I was always accused of being the sock monster. I did receive an apology shortly after we started doing our own, when he realized that he was missing a sock here, a sock there…..lolol

[@desco7628]

Thank you so much! I learned a lot more!! Have 3 teenager boys so, it’s nice to know the techniques;-)

[@aimeechas]

I've also heard fabric softener can be hell on your machines. Repair people say to never use it. I use vinegar as well and it works great!

[@unburriedtalents599]

I'm responsible for my own laundry but our household shares washing shared linen from the living room. Thanks for your really helpful tips!

[@arkrainflood]

1) i have the same LG washer dryer set, also got the LG pedestal washer, they do a good job. 2) i do mix heavier clothes(jeans) with lighter clothing which i put in delicate wash bags 3) socks! i accumulated as assortment of black dress sock that are slightly different. rather than spending time to match them up, after use i put one inside the other. the inner one still manages to get clean and then dry. 4) i use wool dryer balls. will put a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil on one, smells nice and is supposed to be antibacterial.

[@pennywarren2357]

Thanks for your videos! I was looking for the link to the stiff towels video. Can't find it anywhere! Thanks!

[@Rachelsjourney]

My husband and I do our own laundry and have for over 20 years. I’m tall so I learned years ago to air/hang dry all of my clothes. I do like to tumble them in an air cycle before I hang them up since it seems to help with wrinkles. But I try to do the towels since I always make sure to avoid fabric softener and I try to avoid high heat. I recently switched to the vinegar / baking soda double wash process and love it! Thanks for the video!

[@cleanmyspace]

You bet! ✨✨

[@cleanmyspace]

FIRST!!

[@wendyjones7259]

I do most the laundry for hubby & me. I did most the laundry when 6 kids were home. I’ve always folded or hung clothes right after drying and really enjoy it! I pray for each family member as I fold. I also notice if things need repair or replacement soon during folding. All the kids knew how to do laundry because all got a chance to pinch hit for me during time at home. They definitely had to take their laundry from the laundry room to put away if they wanted clothes in their drawers.