Laundry is a fact of life and because of that the industry is constantly developing new methods and products to make laundry day easier. In households where both spouses work and time for chores is short, people are always looking for ways to save time. Online retailers like Amazon offer millions of laundry tools, gadgets and gizmos; but with all those options, it can be a real challenge to find the ones that work best. To save you time (and endless scrolling), we’ve come up with our list of the best laundry products you can buy on Amazon to make laundry day easier.
This folding board makes getting the laundry folded nicely and neatly a breeze. Using this tool you can fold anything from a casual t-shirt to long summer dresses as well as any beach or shower towel. When the board is not in use, you can collapse the sides and store it pretty much anywhere in your laundry area. At only $17 it’s great tool to get crisp, retail-store worthy folds that are uniform size so they’ll fit in your drawers or closet more easily .
If you live with a partner, roommate or family members, this hamper is perfect for you. It has two removable hampers that detach from the main compartment. This way you can separate your laundry by person. It looks great in your house with a compact minimalistic look, unlike your normal run of the mill hamper that is an eyesore in your house. This hamper is $46, but don't let the price tag deter you. It’s more durable than standard hampers so it can stand up to lots of wear and tear.
If you love the smell of fresh laundry, raise your hand! Unstoppables are small beads of powerful scent boosters you sprinkle into the washer with each load. They make clothes smell fresh longer between washes. It's a quick solution to even the most stubborn odors. All you have to do is pop a few of the beads into your washer at the start of a cycle and your clothes will come out smelling delightfully fresh and clean. You can choose from several scents such as: Fresh, Old Spice, Lush, and Original. These cost around $10 for a 14 oz. bottle.
This product is useful for anybody who lives in a compact apartment or is looking to reduce the clutter in their laundry room. The Ironmatic Space Saving Ironing Board is the perfect ironing board. It meets all standards in durability, functionality, and practicality. It has a compartment at the end of the board to store an iron so that when you fold it up for storage you don’t have to look for your iron when you get it back out. It also has a retractable hook so you can hang it up in a closet for storage. It costs $87 and we think it’s worth every penny.
This is an especially helpful tool if you like multitasking products. The AmazonBasics 3 Bag Laundry Sorter with Ironing Board has the best value for its functionality. It has dual function with the Ironing board on top and the laundry hampers on the bottom of the steel frame. If you have to transport your laundry, the rubber castors are an extra asset. With the three separate hampers you can sort it however you want and the built-in ironing board will help get those pesky wrinkles out quickly. At $42 this multitasker offers extra value compared to other products in the same class.
Most of us are already familiar with this product, but it wouldn't be a laundry list without Tide Pods. Tide is the leader in laundry detergents and they are always advancing the power and efficiency of their products. Tide Pods use targeted technology to fight stains and get each load perfectly clean. With these pods you can skip stain treatments and carefully measuring out detergent. Just pop a pod in with each load and let it go to work! They can be used in any cycle or temperature, no problem. Unlike most detergents that are made up of mostly water, Tide Pods consist of up to 90 percent active ingredients, so you’ll be sure your clothes actually get cleaned. A pack of 96 is $21 and well worth it to make getting the laundry done easier.
These products will save you from spending countless hours doing laundry every week and make every laundry day a lot easier. What products do you use to make laundry day more efficient? Let us know in the comments!