Laundry Essentials + Laundry Cheat Sheet Printable!

Simplify the laundry process and help keep the family on the same page with our easy-to-use laundry printable and essentials. We love keeping our printable in a lovely frame on the wall of our laundry for the entire family to use and enjoy. Whether you need help reading the laundry care labels of clothing, understanding the best washing settings for your garments or learning the best stain removal techniques, this printable is made for you. Check it out as well as our list of essentials below!

There’s something about laundry that always seems a little risky. Will your kids remember to put your dress on a delicates load? Or will your partner chuck in a mixture of colours on hot? Eliminate the risks and reap the rewards of a simplified washing process with this new printable.
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On this, we also explore the world of stain removal, and uncover the 3 types of stains which you might be dealing with: earth based, oil based and body based. We share our top DIY recipes which are easy to make and use to rid yourself of annoying stains and ruined clothes!

These DIY recipes are handy because they’re simple, and easy to whip up when required. However, to simplify the process even more here is a list of laundry essentials that we recommend having on hand when a stain or washing disaster hits!

1. White Vinegar: this is a great ingredient if you’re looking for a natural alternative to fabric softener. Pop 1/2 cup into your washing machine for general fabric softening or specifically if you’re looking to soften a new pair of jeans, or revitalise stiff towels. Check out our comprehensive list of other vinegar hacks by checking out this blog post LINK. White vinegar is also great for removing general stains including sweat marks from underarms, collars and cuffs. White vinegar is also great at deodorising and removing odours from clothing.
2. Dish Soap: this is a DIY stain removal essential!
3. Hydrogen Peroxide: ideal for body based stains (protein based)
4. Ammonia: while we aren’t big fans of harsh chemicals, ammonia is a great product for stain removal especially tough stains. You can usually source this from your local supermarket!
5. Rags: perfect for dabbing on stain removal solutions!
6. Essential Oils: whether you’re a lover of lavender, or a sucker for lemon essential oils are awesome for the laundry too! Add a few drops to you machine for perfectly scented laundry!
7. Scent Booster: check out this DIY  for our natural (essential oil scented) scent booster which is great to throw into a load of towels or sheets.

Download our Laundry Cheat Sheet printable below! 

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