Haus Maids Guildford: How to Manage Laundry More Efficiently
Do you hate doing laundry? You’re not alone. It seems to be a never-ending task that becomes one of our most-hated chores, taking up precious time every week — or more if you have a young family with lots of washing to get through.
So, what’s the secret to doing your laundry more efficiently?
Our Guildford home cleaning experts have shared their top tips in points below. They offer local house cleaning services to clients in Guildford, Godalming and all surrounding villages, including Haslemere, West Clandon, Bramley, Shalford, Worplesdon, Albury, Wormley, Alfold, Beare Green, Capel, Chiddingfold, Dunsfold, Ewhurst, Farncombe, Gomshall, Hambledon, Hascombe, Holmbury St Mary, Holmwood, Hurtmore, Hydestile, Ilford, Kirdford, Loxwood, Newdigate, North Holmwood, Ockley, Peaslake and Wornersh.
Let’s get started!
Tip 1: Wash less!
Cleaning product company Ecover says the UK public wash their clothes too often. So, the first piece of laundry advice from our house cleaners in Guildford would be to simply do less of it!
To prolong the life of your favourite pieces and protect the planet, experts recommend re-wearing your clothes unless they’re particularly dirty. Some items, such as bras, can be hand-washed every few wears. Jeans can be worn up to 10 times before going in the wash. And for items like shirts or t-shirts that might need more frequent cleaning, make sure you’re following the care instructions and washing them on a cool cycle to minimise fabric wear and tear.
Tip 2: Sort first
The biggest error you can make when doing laundry is just stuffing anything and everything in the drum in one go. Not only can this result in you washing some materials using the wrong washing machine settings, but it can also cause more of a headache when it comes to putting everything away later on.
So, try to separate your laundry into categories such as whites, colours, darks, delicates and soil level. Organising your washing in this way should help you preserve your clothes and save you time when it comes round to it.
Tip 3: Spot treat
Nobody wants to have to wash something more than once to get the clean finish you want. To avoid this happening, spot-treat any stains on your clothes before you put them in the washing machine.
You can get specialist stain-removal products from most supermarkets that can help you get rid of stubborn marks in your laundry. However, if you don’t have any of these on hand, you can also use a simple mixture of baking soda and water to lift dirt and colour left by anything from red wine to coffee. Check out our recent article on how to remove any stain at home for more tips like this!
Need the help of a professional cleaner you can trust? Call Haus Maids Guildford and Godalming at 01483 370249 to arrange a free, no-obligation in-home quote.