20 Laundry Tips and Hacks for Busy Families

Grab these 5 homemade laundry detergent recipes and start saving! These are great non-toxic options if you're hoping to make your own laundry detergent at home. Save money and have a safer detergent!

This stain-removing tip is helpful if you have dried paint that you just can't get out! Check out my friend Julie's tips!

If you have hard-to-remove stains on your clothes, you don't have to reach for that bottle of stain remover that contains toxic chemicals. Instead, check out the amazing stain-removing power of this homemade stain remover that only requires a few simple ingredients.

If you have a child or teen in sports then you are familiar with the stink that comes with their uniforms and equipment. Find out how to properly clean (and get the smell out of) athletic equipment and clothes.

Find out the trick to removing stubborn Dry Erase marker stains from your clothing. If you're a teacher, you know this is a constant headache. Find out the one simple method to remove these stains easily!

How clean can your clothing be if your laundry machine isn't clean to begin with? Find out how to clean your washer so it's more effective!

Banish your smelly towels with this simple but effective method. Two common household ingredients you probably have on hand and you'll have fresh smelly wonderfully fluffy towels!

Do you have a favorite sweater that accidentally shrunk in the dryer? Find out if you can save your knit sweater with this fantastic trick!

If you're like me and you hate ironing (I haven't touched my iron in years!), then this tip is for you! Find out how to avoid the wrinkles so you don't have to even think about ironing!

This post stirred up lots of controversy when it was first published. Who knew people could be so passionate about swim diapers? If you're looking for a way to save money, check out this unique tip!

Find out how to make your own dryer sheets at home.

Julie from Frugally Blonde has so many great laundry tips and tricks! Find out how to easily remove blood stains from fabric.

Backpacks can get so dirty and there's always an occasional spill that might require some clean up. Learn how to wash a backpack at home.

I love bright white towels but they can be hard to keep white if you don't have a washing routine or know the tricks. Find out all the tips you'll need to keep your white towels bright and clean.

I'll be the first to admit that I am so bad at washing our winter coats, especially the nicer down puffer jackets. If you're a bit nervous about washing those down jackets then you need this post!

Yes, you can wash your tennis shoes in the washing machine. Make sure you follow the instructions in this post to protect your machine and your shoes.

There are many benefits to line drying your clothes but if you’ve never done it you may not be sure how to line dry clothes. These tips will have you drying your clothes the right way in no time.

Get your white Converse shoes bright again. Find out how to properly wash your white shoes to give them back their clean white look.

The bottom of our shoes is one of the dirtiest things in our homes. (this is why we are a "no shoes in the house" family. Read the tricks to cleaning the bottom of your shoes thoroughly.

Yes! You can wash your pillows in your home laundry machine. Find out how in this post by FrugallyBlonde