Check out these awesome tips to elevate your laundry routine.

DIY Dryer Sheets

Skip the dryer sheets—just soak a towel in fabric softener, let it dry completely over a couple of days, and toss it in with your laundry for a reusable alternative.

Freeze Jeans in Ziploc Bag

Smelly jeans? Seal them in a Ziploc bag and pop them in the freezer for a couple of hours. The cold helps eliminate odor-causing bacteria before you toss them in the wash.

Deodorize Clothes with Vinegar

Got clothes that smell like they’ve been through a workout and a thunderstorm? Mix equal parts water and white vinegar (I usually go with 1 cup each) in a spray bottle. Give your clothes a good mist, then let them hang out to dry—outside if you can, or on a rack. It’s a game-changer.

Want to dry clothes faster? Use the Towel Trick!

Add a dry towel to your dryer load for 15–20 minutes—it’ll soak up excess moisture from your clothes and help speed up the drying process.

Remove Armpit Stains with Lemon and Baking Soda

Brighten up dingy underarms with a simple, bleach-free fix: combine lemon juice and baking soda, apply to the stain, and let it rest for an hour. Then wash as usual. It’s gentle, natural, and seriously powerful against sweat discoloration.

Put Baby Powder on An Oil Stain

Dust some powder over those greasy spots and let it sit overnight. By morning, it’ll have soaked up all the oil like a charm.

Use Ice Cubes to De-wrinkle Clothes

Toss a few ice cubes into the dryer with your wrinkled clothes and run it for about 15 minutes. As the ice melts, it creates steam that helps release wrinkles—no iron needed.

Remove Ink Stains with Hairspray

Ink stain panic? Grab your hairspray. Spray it on, wait 10 minutes, and toss the item in the wash. The alcohol breaks down the ink like a charm.

Clean Suede using a Nail File

Dirt stuck on your suede boots? Gently buff it out with a nail file. It’s a quick fix that lifts grime without damaging the texture.

Un-shrink clothes with Hair Conditioner

Un-shrink your clothes by soaking it in lukewarm water and adding hair conditioner. It will stretch back out to its original form!

Brighten Dull White with Boiled Lemons

Throw a few sliced lemons in water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and add dingy white clothes you want to revive. Let soak for an hour then wash as usual.

Add a Tennis Ball When Drying Pillows and Blankets

Keep your blankets, comforters and pillows nice and fluffy by throwing in two or three tennis balls with them in the dryer. It will also help it dry faster too!