In a big family, laundry is one of those chores that never seems to be finished. Just when a clean load comes out of the dryer, there is another pile of dirty clothes waiting to be washed. While doing a lot of laundry is part of the deal with a large family, you can stay ahead of the game with a few tips. Here are some essential laundry tips for large families!
The starting point for managing “endless” laundry is to be organized. You can’t afford to leave your laundry room in disarray, because that will only make the job more cumbersome. The way you organize your laundry room will depend on the size of the room and the needs of your family, but here are three tips to get started:
With a large family, your laundry needs are going to vary. For instance, you might have business attire that you or your spouse need for work each day, while your kids will have casual school clothes and also possibly workout gear or uniforms that need to be washed.
Due to this variety, you’ll most likely need more than one detergent to wash all of these garments. Keep a bottle of standard detergent on hand for basic cotton items, and another for cleaning synthetic materials like those found in sports uniforms and activewear. WIN Sports Detergent is a perfect choice for the latter, as it is designed specifically to clean and remove odor from garments made with synthetic materials.
The dream of doing laundry once per week is probably nothing but a fantasy with a large family. Rather than putting off laundry day and having it get out of control, try staying ahead by doing smaller loads regularly. Once you get into this routine, it will be just another part of your day and won’t seem like as much of a chore.
As you go through load after load of laundry, it’s important to remember that your washer and dryer need to be cared for if they are going to keep providing you with reliable service.
For starters, consistently clean out the lint trap on your dryer, as this will help the machine work efficiently and can reduce the risk of a fire. For the washer (specifically a front-loader), clean the seals around the opening of the machine to clean away any developing mold or mildew. Also, run a cycle without any clothes once in a while by setting the machine to hot and adding a bit of vinegar to the bleach dispenser. (Read our blog post on How to Clean Your Washing Machine for more advice!)
With a large family, there are plenty of helping hands available. The sooner you can get the kids to help out with their own laundry, the better. Consider taking turns doing loads of laundry or, if you have younger children who may not be ready to operate the machines, get them involved in sorting, folding, and putting away their own clothes.
With a lot of laundry to do, you never want to be caught without the right detergent. For all of your activewear and other garments made from synthetic fibers, choose WIN Sports Detergent. Order a bottle today!
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