Minimizing Your Need to Iron

Of all laundry related chores, ironing is definitely the pits. But what’s the alternative? Pick a job where wrinkles are the norm such as ditch digging or day laborer? Send all your clothes out to be laundered for a steep price, but receive the piece of mind that they will be wrinkle-free and ready to wear when you need them? Okay, granted, the picking the career by the clothes you’ll need to wear is extreme, but you would be surprised how many people would rather pay top dollar to have their clothes laundered rather than invest some money and time to allow them to achieve the “laundered” look in their own home, for much less.

A step towards better looking clothes with less effort and less expense is by simply changing up your fabric softener. You don’t use fabric softener in your dryer loads, you say? Well there’s a problem right there. Not only does fabric softener leave your clothes smelling fresher, longer, it also helps the tumble action of your dryer literally tumble out the wrinkles from the wash. Many new brands claim to be wrinkle-free so take them up on that, give them a try! Removing your clothes quickly from the washer and transferring them to the dryer immediately also goes a long way towards wrinkle-free by continuing the laundry process; allowing your wet clothes to sit in the washer helps wrinkles form, become set-in, and therefore difficult to remove. Another trick that I learned from my mom many years ago is to remove clothes from the dryer before they are completely dry. Take each article and give it a good shake and a whack (like popping a teammate with a towel or less violent, unfurling a flag), shocking the wrinkles out with the movement. Then all that remains to do is to hang the clothes on a rod or hanger, touching no other clothes, and left to dry that last bit of the way. Slimmer, space-saving hangers are readily available that allow many clothes to be hung together. Throw out those old wire hangers and buy new slim plastic ones that do a much better job while taking up a lot less space. By folding your non-hanging items while a little damp (not soaking), you will be happy to find them to appear pressed when you remove them from your chest of drawers or closet for wearing. By simply following these easy steps, you will find yourself spending less time ironing your clothes and more time wearing them and impressing your friends and family with your new style!

About the author: Jon Bassfarm is an Internet content writer who enjoys researching and writing about many subjects including clothes hangers, slim hangers, landscaping, and much more.

Straightening Up That Laundry Room Mess

When giving a tour of your home to visitors and friends, the room most probably avoided and excluded from showing is the laundry room. Let’s face it, though arguably one of the most important rooms in the house, the laundry room often gets undue attention. The laundry room is often used for storage of all sorts (if you’re lucky to have one large enough), cleaning products and laundry soap are scattered throughout, clothes in cue for folding are in disarray, and some laundry rooms are home to the cat litter box and many other undesirable necessities. How can a person or their family expect to look their best when the room where their clothes are given their beauty treatments is such a disorganized and unappealing mess?

Now the cat box and other unmentionables are your own business, but let’s get those clothes organized, shall we? First thing needed in your laundry room is a folding table. You are lucky enough to have laundry facilities in your home, don’t treat it less amiably than you would your local Laundromat. A table to fold and stack your clothes on is simply acquired and affordable, just check your local white elephant shop for one that fits your space best. Secondly, a garment rack is in order. You can’t very well stack your outfits that are meant for hanging and expect them to come out looking spic and span, now can you? A simple rod can be suspended fairly easy in the corner, or a nice rolling rack can be purchased at a local retailer or even online from a site such as onlygarmentracks.com. Being able to store your hanging clothes properly while they wait to be worn or simply await transport to your closet would add immeasurably to your ability to look your best. Third, a nice shelving unit would help with organizing your assorted detergents, bleaches, and fabric softener for easy use and storage. No more will your cleaning agents be spread throughout the room, all the time threatening to create a mess or sticky spill on your precious clothes or laundry room floor. A simple sweep and pickup will add the finishing touches. See how easy that was? With a few simple additions, your laundry room can be an organized area you can be prouder (if not exactly “proud”) of, and you’ll find the flow of the chores that find their home within will be easier and quicker than ever!

About the author: Jon Bassfarm is an Internet content writer who enjoys researching and writing about many subjects including garment racks, clothing racks, landscaping, and much more.