Laundry Tips To Save You Time

The dirty laundry keeps piling up, but here’s how you can get it all done faster. Crystal Cleaning offers laundry tips to save you time to spend more time doing what you love!

The average American family does roughly 300 loads of laundry a year, according to Energy Star. Any way you want to look at it: that’s a lot of time spent doing laundry.

You may be asking yourself: “How can I save time and still get fresh clean clothes?” Consumer Reports’ washer testers have some tried-and-true advice. After all, they’ve done hundreds of loads of laundry for testing.

One easy tip: Take your sorting up a notch. The design of your washing machine cleans certain clothing and soil levels differently, claims Rich Handel. He oversees Consumer Reports’ tests of laundry appliances.

He goes on to say, “So for the best results, and to avoid having to rewash some of the items, sort your laundry into piles according to color, soil level, and fabric type. Then, choose the most appropriate washer cycle and water temperature for each load.”

For example, group dirty laundry together and use the heavy-soil setting. However, wash delicates together with the help of the delicate cycle—the garment’s care label will guide you. New bath towels, flannel shirts, and fuzzy sweatshirts can shed lint during washing, which is why it’s best not to mix them in with other items.

Ways to Save Time Doing Laundry

Immediately Treat Stains

To avoid washing and rewashing, treat stains before they set in. This method makes it easier to remove stains in the wash. Before you put the clothing in the dryer, be sure the stain is gone. The heat can set the dye or dirt, which makes it harder to remove.

Complete Full Loads of Laundry

You’ll spend less time completing full loads of laundry, and you’ll save water and energy, too. Your washer manual will guide you on load size. If you’re shopping for a new washer, check the capacities in our washing machine ratings, and choose the best size for your family.

Use the Fastest Cycle to Get the Job Done

The normal-wash/normal-soil setting should work for most loads, according to Consumer Report’s testers. Also, it is typically faster than the heavy-soil setting. When your clothes aren’t that dirty, try the light-soil setting, or use a quick-wash cycle when the load is lightly soiled and small.

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Use the Right Amount of Detergent

Too much, and it can cause the washer to rinse repeatedly, extending wash time and wasting water. So be sure to follow the instructions on the detergent label for the type of load you’re doing.

Increase the Drum’s Spin Speed

If your machine offers the option to increase the drum’s spin speed, remove more water from the laundry. This tactic shortens dryer time. However, please don’t do this with delicates because it might be too rough on them. The same goes for waterproof items in an HE top-loader. Water can get trapped in the clothing and cause the load to become unbalanced, resulting in excessive shaking.

Cut Time on the Dryer Side

To keep the air flowing in your dryer, so clothing dries faster, be sure to clean the lint filter before every load. Scrub the filter once a month if you use dryer sheets because they can leave a film on the filter, reducing airflow. Remember to clean the dryer duct at least once a year to clear airflow and prevent dryer fires.