This post is sponsored through a DailyBuzz ambassador program with Tide and Gain. All opinions are my own.
It’s a beautiful day outside. The ground is covered with a fluffy white carpet, making the world resemble a Winter Wonderland. The kids beg you to bundle up and come outside. “Let’s build a snowman or go sledding,” they suggest. You glance outside and are tempted, looking longingly at the freshly fallen snow. Then, reality hits. You realize you have a pile of laundry waiting for your attention. “It’s never ending,” you sigh, as you transfer a load to the washer. Does this sound like a day in your life? If not, you are lucky. I often felt this way until I found some tips to simplify laundry duty and make it fun or at least painless. While I may never be a person who enjoys ironing like some of my friends, laundry is no longer a dreaded chore. Want to know the methods I have found that worked for me?
1. Put a small laundry basket into each of the kid’s rooms and encourage them to “Make a goal.”
Before I did this I had to tell the kids repeatedly to take their laundry to the hamper. Walking into their rooms to find dirty clothing lying on the floor or pushed under the bed was not an experience I liked. When I placed the baskets in the kids’ rooms, I told them to try to toss their clothes in the hamper. This worked out well as they liked to sit on the bed and see if they could hit the basket. Having all their clothing in one place meant there were no surprise bouts of “I needed this shirt and it’s dirty!”
2. Do the laundry to music.
Folding clothes was not a chore I liked until I began to listen to my favorite tunes. It gives me some exercise to move to the beat while I am folding and I can dance around the house while I am putting up the clothes. Bonus: Everyone tries to stay away from me while I am doing this so there is plenty of peace and quiet, except for my singing.
3. Do a load a day.
I’ve discovered if I place a load of laundry in the wash the first thing in the morning, my laundry doesn’t pile up and seem overwhelming. I’m able to spend less time and keep the amount of items needing to be washed to a manageable level. Plus, I am not tempted to leave a load in the dryer instead of folding it because I know I will need to use the dryer soon.
4. Use #TidePods or #GainFlings.
These pods contain detergent, brightener and stain remover. Instead of having to spend time pretreating my laundry, having three different products setting on the shelf that have to be added at different times or having to measure, I just toss one pod in the washer and go about my merry way. It’s an one stop process and I am all for anything that simplifies my life. These pods also leave my laundry with a nice fresh scent. What more could I ask for except for someone else to do the laundry? Tide Pods are available at Target.
Do you have tips to simplify your laundry and enjoy the little things in life?
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We love anything that makes life easier. The gain ones smell especially awesome!
Can we simplify laundry by having a magic fairy that does it? lol! I use the pods for my dishwasher but not my laundry. I may change that!
Love the pods, easy-peasy, unless I have a small load, then I use my normal liquid detergent. My girls are pretty good about using their hampers, but they’re still young.
I love using the tide pods! Laundry just isn’t any fun for me! In fact I used to have my laundry sent out
. Our family is getting ready to grow from three to eight (blending two families) so I might start that up again!
I listen to music while I’m folding the clothes. It definitely helps it go by faster. I also try to wash a load every other day or so. I will have to try your tip on putting small laundry baskets in everyone’s room. I’m always looking for ways to simplify my laundry process, so thanks for your tips.
I only use Tide- I think it works the best. I haven’t used the pods since we got our new washer. I haven’t read up to see if I can use that type in our washer(we have to use he detergent).
I just picked up samples of these two things from Target this weekend! I used them both already. I’m a fan!
Giving them a laundry basket “goal” is perfect! Love that tip!!
I also really encourage my daughter to put her own laundry away.
I feel like I’m doing laundry ALL THE TIME. This looks like it could save a little bit of time.
Well, I just learned about a VERY interesting laundry hack last night. My hubby had some jeans with horrible dirt, grease, and oil stains from working on the farm. He sprayed brake cleaner on it until the spots were saturated, yes, BRAKE CLEANER, like for your car, let it set, and washed them like normal. The jeans are like new now. I was shocked beyond shocked.
That snow scene is gorgeous!! We just started using Gain Flings here and they smell absolutely amazing!
I have not tried these yet but you have made them sound pretty worthy of my time. I will have to look for them next time I go shopping. Laundry always piles up around here, if it’s dirty or clean .. always a pile somewhere.
I love the load a day thing…I do that too! It really helps keep my weekends free of piles and piles of laundry. I usually start a load early in the morning. I use my own homemade detergent, but when I am out I do use the Tide Pods. I like how quick and convenient they are.
I like both Tide Pods and Gain Flings. It’s just so nice to be able to toss a little pac in there and call it good!
I don’t mind doing the laundry, but I hate folding it and putting it away. I always bribe myself with TV for that.
I hate doing laundry SO MUCH! Ugh! For me, it’s not the actual washing and drying, it’s the putting things away!
I used to have to do a load a day to stay caught up. NOw that we have front load I can usually be caught up in a day and not have to wash for several more thanks to it holding so much more.
We have not tried the Tide Pods yet. I need to get some.
I try to keep my favorite shows on the DVR for when I have to fold laundry. It makes it more enjoyable!
I like the idea of a small laundry basket in each child’s room. This will definitely help them keep better track of their clothing, keep the house neater and make laundry time easier.
I have not tried these. But the best way to simplify my laundry is to talk my husband into doing it!
These are my three tips! I do all of these three. Though they all help me out tremendously, the music is my favorite. If I’m listening to some good music, I can fold loads of loads.
Wow! These are very nice advice. Doing the laundry is my least favorite house chores. It is very tiring and even after you just finished, you immediately have dirty clothes to wash again. Yep, it is a never-ending chore. Thanks to your blog, I can have a little peace of mind. 🙂
I LOVE Tide Pods. LOVE them. Especially at Target. It justifies buying other stuff. 🙂
I have a whole cleaning playlist! Cleaning is always better when combined with dancing and singing! Makes it fun for the kids too, win win!
Even though I could do without the chemicals, I do LOVE Tide so much! It is a weakness!
Simplifying laundry is something I need in my life! Laundry pods are an awesome way to make things a little simpler.
Simplify laundry? You do not want my tips! Everything goes in together and I iron nothing.
It ain’t pretty, but its clean!
We have a laundry sorter (three basket hamper) in our bedroom, and once a section is filled, I know that it equals a full load of laundry. (It’s for darks, lights and whites.) So it sorts everything for me. I also try to do laundry throughout the week, as needed and not let it climb my walls, waiting for the weekend!
These are the only kind we use for laundry! I think they are great!
Laundry pods are the best invention. Ever. We love them.
Oh I haven’t seen these before! I wonder if I can use them in my front loader?
I agree with doing one load every morning if needed. I had to go in the basement to let the dogs out, feed the dogs and do laundry, so I make it all one big thing to start the day. It works out great for me. The clothes may sit in the washer for an extra hour or so, but they’re washed and waiting! Works great for me!
These are great tips. Love the one about doing it to music. Music makes everything better, much like coffee. 😉
I have not tried these yet, but I do agree with doing a load of laundry a day. When my kids were young that was the only way that I could keep up with it!!!
I love your tip to do a load a day. I’ve been trying to get better about doing laundry more frequently so that I don’t feel overwhelmed from too many loads at once.
I really love the Tide pods. To be honest, it makes it kinda fun to wash clothes because I just love thinking that so much power can come out of a little pouch!
Doing a load a day is what I’ve been working towards! I love the idea of putting a basket in each kids rooms and encouraging them to help!
I hate laundry so much. Maybe this will help! They look very cool.
Love Them Will Not Use Anything Else!
Tide pods are so easy to use. I always take a few packs with us when we go to our time share. Much easier to travel with!
I’ve used these tide pods and they are GREAT! They really get the clothes clean. Thanks for all the cute tips and they would make laundry day easier.
The “Do A Load A Day” tip is the one I have the hardest time with. I do so well for a long time, and then I get lazy. Time to get back on the band wagon!
I taught my kids to do their own laundry. That reduced my chore greatly! I do have to keep an eye on my son though, he thinks the washer can take 5 loads at a time! 🙂
I haven’t tried those. I didn’t even know about them. Tide is always improving
I haven’t tried the Tide Pods yet, but I’m interested in trying them! I usually fold my laundry in the evening while watching my tv shows, so that I don’t really feel like I’m doing a chore 🙂
I do laundry throughout the week so the weekend is NOT my laundry day. There’s enough to do on the weekend without adding that to the list! I love all of your ideas. I added laundry baskets to my kids rooms. Initially they decided they made better toy baskets. We had to distinguish laundry from toy and not waiver for a few months before we got it down pat. IT WORKS! Now, getting them to bring those baskets to the laundry room and actually do their own laundry is the next goal! I think the pods help in making sure they don’t over do it on detergent.
I will have to try this, I love that there is no measuring just toss them in!
I generally get caught up and then super behind on busy weekends.
It’s not so much doing the laundry that is my issue, it’s folding it. But I like your idea of having a small basket in each kid’s room.
I have a 16 year old who just loves to free-pour the laundry detergent. I think it’s time to try some Tide pods and cut down on the waste!
I do laundry every day. That is my tip or trick of making sure that I don’t get overwhelmed with it. I would love to try the pods but I have not been able to find the Tide pods that have no scent or perfume.
I’ve never tried these before but, seems like they are worth trying. 🙂
We use this for our laundry. We found that it is easy for the kids when they do their laundry!
I so need help with laundry! It feels like it never ends! Those pods look really convenient. I need to try them!
We like dishwasher pods, so these pods might be just the thing for us. I might not buy them until my daughter is out of the “eating everything” stage, though.
I love the laundry pods. I’m all about simplifying laundry!
We use these as well! They’re great! Just put them in before the clothes!!!
I need as many tips to simplify laundry as I can get. Being a full-time Working Mom, the laundry and I just don’t get along.
A load a day definitely helps! My family likes the smell of the tide pods!
I hate doing laundry! 🙂 Great tips.
Ive tried those pods before. I think it makes it easier to have he family to help.
I have to try doing at least one load a day to keep from getting behind. thanks.
The laundry never ends in my household with 3 boys in sports, there’s several loads a day.
I have not used the flings but I have used the Tide. I like the Tide Pods. 🙂
Your #3 tip is my biggest tip, too! Makes like much easier (at least at my house)
I haven’t had a chance to try these, but it looks like they are great!
I adore the pods!!! Seriously love them. I think I was using WAY too much before, so these most likely save me a lot of money.
Great tips! I love listening music while I do any chores, always makes the time go faster!
I’ve been using Tide Pods for a while now, but Gain is my favorite detergent so I am just trying those Flings now too. I love the smell of Gain. The pods are great!
I try to do at least a load a day. I hate when I get behind.
Great tips! I love the pods. They are the best way to get my Husband to help with the laundry.
I’m such a huge fan of pods. I’m one of those people who spills liquid detergent down the side of the bottle, even when I have a no-drip bottle. Pods settle that score, quite nicely too. 🙂
What neat little washing ideas – I don’t think I’ve seen them myself, going to have to keep an eye out for them now though 🙂 x
I have never tried the pods. I may have to try these for sure now.
I love the fresh scent of Tide Pods! They really do get clothes so incredibly clean!
There’s 4 of us in the house and the laundry is divided by two but most of the time I do it all. One load a day is a good trick. I find If I can get one load a day done, then by the weekend I’m not up till 2am doing laundry! I want to try those pods!!
I started doing a load of laundry and day and it has made such a difference. My cousin also convinced me to try pods because she said they last longer since you only use exactly what they have poured out. She was right!
I would just love it, if my laundry would just magically put itself away. A product for that?
I use both of these products, and the work great, yes i would recommend it. because laundry day is always so hectic in my house. thanks for the post
I’ve seen these around the stores and wondered how well they work.. I was a little chicken, but loved your review and I think I will run out and grab some now; love convenience and your tip about a load a day is a HUGE help, trust me it takes the laundry stress off of you… thanks for sharing
These are great tips. In our family, everyone has their own laundry basket. And each kid is in charge of doing their own laundry on their laundry day. (well except the toddler cause she isn’t old enough yet.). But every batch of laundry has it’s own laundry day. The toddlers is Monday. The boys are on Tuesday. Towels & sheets on Wednesday, My laundry on Fridays. The husband even has to do his own laundry because he is picky on how the clothes are folded. He does his whenever he feels like it. He doesn’t like to follow my schedule. lol. But it really does make it easier, doing just one load a day. Plus then you aren’t waiting on someone else to finish their laundry before you can do your own.
Dear Lord is laundry beast a thing in my house! It’s only me and my daughter but I swear we have so much to do! I think I am going to look into doing a load a day. There is always laundry and it can be done if we actually do it.
I haven’t tried these – very easy and I hear they get tough stains out!
The Tide pods are a fantastic invention! My elderly mother still does her laundry and it is so much easier with the pods. I use Tide Liquid — always have.
We just moved 3000 miles, the pods make it easy to take detergent with you so if you need to do laundry you have detergent you know will not cause you issues. It was so nice when we discovered we packed to lightly and I needed to do laundry, they did not have any tide in their machines for me to purchase at the hotel but I brought my own – Love TIDE!!
These are some good tips to make laundry easier. Fortunately, I’m an empty nester and don’t have tons of laundry anymore.
I love the pods, just throw one in and you are done.
A load each day is a great idea – that way it doesn’t pile up!
I have just started the load a day method myself, and it is actually working! I am down to about 3 more loads before it is all done. Yay!
Ugh… I hate laundry… hate, hate, hate it… but I love those pods! So simple to just throw in.
I’ll stick with my liquid detergent. I feel like I get more for my money. I can’t use Tide either, it makes me skin breakout.
These would definitely make laundry easier. i need to pick some up next time I go to the store.
I need to give these a try!
We just picked up some more of those last night from Target! They’re awesome!
I love my pods of laundry detergent just toss them in with your clothes an go no measuring or dripping.
I used to hate spending time folding laundry but now I realized I should either listen to music or watch a TV show so it’s not so boring. It’s kind of a nice break for me, actually. I get a reward and get laundry folded.
I love Tide pods!
We love to use the pods! My kids will even do the laundry because they like watching them dissolve before putting the clothes in.
I always play music while cleaning and doing laundry. Makes the time go by faster and is much more enjoyable dancing around the house.
I love pods but if I only did one load of laundry a day I’d be buried in it. I do about 3-6 loads a day. I’d say a fair amount would be 1 load per 2 people especially if you skip a day 🙂
Don’t laundry daily is a great tip – as long as you have enough clothing to fill the washer. I seem to do laundry, at least towels, every two days. It’s an endless cycle, isn’t it?!
Great tips. In the winter time when our clothes are bulkier, I have to do at least one load a day (two on days it snows and a change of clothes is required). In the summer I can usually get away with every other day.
I’m trying to do a load a day. I need to iron once a week too.
Our laundry is always piling up but the kids are great and bring their washing to where it needs to be.
I am open to any suggestion that will make doing laundry easier. I try to do a little each day, but when I get busy, the laundry sure does pile up.
Love Tide. Great tips also.
I work on laundry a little bit every day. Having the kids bring their own laundry downstairs is a huge help for me.
We bought little sorting hampers from IKEA so each of the girls could presort their darks/lights when they undress. It ended up making laundry sorting 1000% quicker!
I haven’t had the chance to try these yet. I always use the liquid form. Thanks for the review.