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Summer Laundry Tips That Will Simplify Your Routine

July 3, 2020 by Laura Kiernan Leave a Comment

Cleaning up after a day at camp or the beach will be so much easier with these tried-and-true summer laundry tips!

Summer Laundry Tips That Will Simplify Your Routine

“Do you hate summer vacation as much as all moms in Facebook memes do?” a childless colleague of mine once asked.

My friends who are SAHMs definitely experience a major routine shift when school’s out and their kids are home all the time (or way more than normal).

But as a WOTHM (that’s a “work outside the home mom”, and yes I just made that up), our summer routine isn’t that different since my kids are in camp all day while I type away in my office.

So my first thought was to answer her question with “No, it’s not that different.”

Then I remembered the backpacks filled with stinky, sandy, wet bathing suits and towels that awaited me that night.

Laundry ruins every mom’s good mood, and there’s so much more of it in summer! 

Plus, like washing dishes, doing laundry is a thankless and never-ending job.

There’s got to be a better way.

Get Organized to Make Laundry Easier in Summer

If your laundry room is a disaster with piles of dirty (or clean!) clothes, and there’s so much clutter you can’t even find the detergent, then set aside some time to organize your laundry room.

Make sure you have a place to air-dry items, and a lint bin to collect all the fluff when you take beach towels out of the dryer.

Then, make sure you’re stocked with supplies to remove summer stains like ketchup, ice cream, and other nasty stuff that sticks to your kids’ clothing.

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6 Time-Saving Summer Laundry Tips

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Doing laundry will never be fun, but here are my favorite summer laundry tips that will make it better.

1. Establish a routine

Make emptying backpacks and beach bags part of your kids’ routine this summer. Remind them to shake out their sandy stuff outside, then bring wet towels and swimsuits straight to the laundry room.

2. Use a bag

Are tiny socks or bathing suits with strings a problem? Wash them in a mesh laundry bag to keep them together.

Summer Laundry Tips That Will Simplify Your Routine - Bathing Suits in Mesh Laundry Bag

3. Wash gently (but quickly)

Don’t bother hand-washing bathing suits. Instead, put them in the washing machine on the delicate cycle with cold water, and use a gentle detergent such as Woolite.

Bathing suit on drying rack - Summer Laundry Tip

Hang them up to dry (never put bathing suits in the dryer or they’ll lose their elasticity). We have a wall-mounted drying rack in our laundry closet, and it’s a great space-saver.

4. Keep summer laundry together

Since the beach towels probably aren’t that dirty, toss them in the laundry with the bathing suits and other not-too-dirty clothes. No need for separate loads, and you’ll have fewer clothes to wash on the weekend.

Beach towels and bathing suit on washing machine - Bathing suit on drying rack - Summer Laundry Hack

5. Cut drying time

Use wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. They cut down on drying time and last for loads of…loads. Good for your electric bill and the environment.

Put a few drops of essential oil (I get mine from Grove) on the dryer balls to leave towels with a fresh scent.

Wool dryer balls and lemon essential oil in a white basket - Beach towels and bathing suit on washing machine - Summer Laundry Tip
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6. Capture stray items

Know what happens when a crayon ends up in the dryer?

I do, and let’s just say it’s a colorful mess that’ll ruin clothes.

So, be sure to check all the pockets before tossing those cargo shorts into the wash, and use a little jar to collect all the rocks, shells, and LEGO bricks that you find.

Laundry room shelf with jar to collect stuff from pockets

Laundry Hacks for Summertime

Summertime is meant for relaxing in the sun, not toiling away at the washing machine. I hope these simple ideas to make laundry easier this summer will help you!

Check out these other ideas:

  • 7 Laundry Closet Makeover Ideas That Are Fast & Cheap
  • Easy Laundry Room Organization Hacks You’ll Wish You Thought of Sooner
  • What to Bring to the Beach – Free Beach Packing List!

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About Laura Kiernan

I'm Laura, a mom of two little humans and one furry rescue pup. As a full-time working mom, I understand how tough it is to keep your home looking nice and functioning well while juggling everything life throws at you. Check out my organization tips, decor ideas, and quick crafts that will help even the busiest mom feel more in control of her home.

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