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Promising review: "Wish I would have discovered this sooner. It was easy to assemble. The sturdy frame makes it easy to move around. I wheel it out of the closet when I need to iron and wheel it back in to hide the laundry. The three pouches allow you to pre-sort before wash day. Say goodbye to laundry baskets with the grab-and-go pouches. Love it!" —darryd
Get it from Amazon for $55.99.
The fabric can withstand heat up to 500°F.
Promising review: "I wanted something to iron my clothes on without having to purchase and store a large ironing board. This was the perfect solution! It attaches magnetically to the top of the washing machine and is a standard heat-resistant quilted surface that is specifically made to iron on. Magnets keep it perfectly in place while you do your work, and I don't worry about scorching it. Highly recommend this as a replacement to a large ironing board. I chose to leave ours out all of the time, but it's very easy to remove and put back on so you could store it when not in use." —Cathee
Get it from Amazon for $8.33.
Promising review: "These work just as advertised. I bought the two-pack, figuring I could wash two hats at a time in the top rack of the dishwasher. I can and did, and the hats washed surprisingly well. I used ordinary dishwasher detergent, though I put in less than half of what I normally use for dishes. If I were washing an antique and/or valuable hat, I might use even less or no detergent." —T. W. Trussell
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
Promising review: "I got mine a few weeks ago, and I'm in LOVE with it. I'm currently using it to hold my dryer sheets, and it works out perfectly. Everyone that visits takes note of it." —emunoz
Get it from World Market for $19.99.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for. Every time I washed sweaters I would spread towels all over the guest bed, and it would take a couple of days, if not more, for them to dry. With this dryer, they are almost completely dry the next day. The best part is they hang in the guest bathroom out of the way, and the cats can't walk all over the newly washed sweaters. Well worth the money." —Cynthia A. Borklund
Get it from Amazon for $12.13.
It measures 21.25"(L)x13.25"(W)x18.5"(H) when opened and can carry two full loads of laundry at once.
Promising review: "I have a special needs child situation at home, and I legit have to wash a minimum of three loads of clothes every single day, often as many as six or seven in a day. I have had laundry hampers and laundry baskets coming out the wazoo forever! Bought five of these (three to start, two more when I got the first and fell in love). Now, in those super rare moments when all the laundry is washed, dried, folded, and put away, I just fold these back down like they were when they arrived, and they go under the corner of the bed or between the washer and dryer. In the event I need to fill with wet items, a tall kitchen garbage bag fits perfectly as a 'liner'. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!" —BDR
Get it from Amazon for $19.64 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "You would think folding is simple, but with this product, it's a perfect fold every time. It makes a pile of clothing so compact. Everything is uniformly folded. Makes putting clothes in drawers so much neater and more orderly. So glad I have it. It makes my life easier. I don't have a lot of closet space so I have to fold, and this is perfect for that." —S. Erhart
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (comes with a set of clothespins).
Promising review: "Living in an apartment without access to laundry facilities (except the laundromat, of course) kinda sucks. I would throw this sucker in my tub and do my laundry there. It's a huge time saver, and I love being able to do laundry when I had time (like at midnight) and not just when the laundromat was open. I always used cold water because I just prefer cold water for washing clothes. I never had any issues with getting stuff clean. It's about half of the capacity of a regular-sized washing machine." —JW
Get it from Amazon for $48.80. Or, check out a mini electric washing machine.
Read my full review of this natural stain remover!
Promising review: "So far I've used it on several new stains and a few older, set-in stains. It did a very good job on grass and dirt ground into my son's white karate pants. That particular stain needed to be washed twice, and there's still a tiny trace of ground-in dirt, but it's about 90% gone. The 'miracle' was a set-in grease stain on a black T-shirt of mine. It had already been through the dryer several times, so I thought it was hopeless. But I applied Puracy, let it sit about 10 minutes, and then washed in warm water with regular detergent. The grease stain is completely gone, and there was no discoloration to the black shirt." —Stellalune
Get it from Amazon for $11.53.
Promising review: "I have been using bleach to clean my machine for some time but decided to give this a try a few months ago. My very first clean with Affresh left me surprised and delighted, for not only did it clean my machine, but it also eliminated the nasty smell that always transferred to my clothes thanks to a build-up of mold I didn't even know about. Every month now, I toss a tablet into the drum and let it work its magic. Now, my machine is cleaner than ever, and my clothes always smell wonderfully fresh." —Kelli Crawford
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $13 (five tablets included).
They help reduce static cling, wrinkles, and lint and help clothes dry faster. One set will last for years!
Promising review: "I like wool balls and I cannot lie. You other parents can't deny that when the family walks in with an itty bitty load and a round basket in your face... you get..um... clean, static-free laundry?" —nesnakes
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.49.
Promising review: "I've been using this on wool dryer balls. My laundry comes out smelling wonderful! I only need one or two drops per ball and three balls per load. The aroma lasts several loads before needing to be re-applied. I have fresh, clean, lovely smelling laundry with no harmful chemicals. I love this stuff!" —Alisa D
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
Promising review: "When I turned 35 and decided to start saving for retirement, I realized that I could no longer afford to shlep to the dry cleaners every time I wore wool pants or a cashmere sweater. Enter my search for an alternative. This is the best alternative I have found, and it has never ruined a sweater or pair of pants yet. I tend to shop at J.Crew, Ann Taylor, and Nordstrom for reference, so I felt like I had a lot at stake. But no problems yet. At first, I just did hand-washing, but now I stick a few items in the washer on delicate and then hang dry. The savings is crazy amazing. Recommended." —med student
Get it from Amazon for $18.04.
Promising review: "This white drying rack is just perfect. I love that there was no assembly required — it's just ready to use. Having used it twice now with delicate items and two dresses, I can tell you it has no sharp edges to pick my clothing and leaves no visible creases. It's exactly what I'd been looking for, and I highly recommend it." —Kelly Fentress
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two finishes).
It's free of dyes, sulfates, phosphates (optical brighteners), chlorine, bleach, and caustics. It's also biodegradable and not tested on animals.
Promising review: "This was first recommended to me by a small lingerie boutique. The little four-ounce bottle lasted me years — a little sprinkle goes a long way when I handwash. I love that the scent is very very mild, a gentle kind of baby/clean linen scent, but unlike most scented things, it doesn't irritate my skin or nose and eyes. It'll make your 105°F humid summer workout sports bras smell fresh, haha! I kept the empty little four-ounce bottle and refill it from this bigger 32-ounce now. I've been using it for maybe four years now and can't think of any cons for the product." —TAC
Get it from Amazon for $14.25.
Promising review: "This is perfect for between my washer and dryer to store my laundry stuff that would often fall off the top of the washer during the spin cycle. It makes my laundry room look much neater, and I wish I had gotten this ages ago. Easy to put together and sturdy. Rolls in and out with ease." —K. Breton
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
Promising review: "This product very easily keeps my unused hangers straight, untangled, and in a very accessible location in my closet without taking up valuable closet rod and floor space. I also have never found a product that was so easy to assemble. I can fit around 50–75 plastic hangers on one rack (depending on the thickness). It's plenty big for my in-between laundry days, but if you have a lot of extra hangers, then I would recommend two. It is also very light, so very easy to move from one room to the next." —sabagg2007
Get it from Amazon for $16.77.
Promising review: "I have been searching for a fabric softener that is not as harsh as the leading brands for a while now. Many of them either don't work well or smell awful. Vinegar rinses weren't cutting it, but this fabric softener is wonderful. I love the scent — mild, but noticeable — and the clothes and towels are much nicer now." —E. Rachel
Get it from Amazon Prime Pantry for $6.45.
Promising review: "So glad I took a chance and got this! My washer jumps and moves around on the spin cycle, so I wasn't sure if this could stay in place. I am amazed to see that the magnets hold it in place on my rambunctious washing machine. This is an incredibly handy invention. I have to confess, I don't always put clean laundry away immediately. Before I got this, socks and other items were sliding behind the washer and dryer. This keeps everything in place. A great purchase." —Betta Days
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
Promising review: "I used the smaller bags for my bras (I closed the bra snaps first so it would not snag the mesh). I used the other bags to wash my sequin tops. I used one of them for my beaded top. None of the sequins fell off. None of the beads fell off. I did turn the tops inside out prior to putting them in the mesh bags to avoid the beads and sequins snagging the mesh. I am very pleased with how the mesh bags held up in the washing machine (I did use the delicate cycle). The largest bag is HUGE, and it worked well for my sequined squirrels-on-skis sweatshirt (don't judge me)." —T. Webster
Get a set of five from Amazon for $6.29.
Promising review: "I bought these because our clothes kept getting twisted into a massive rope knot by our top-loading washer. I did a lot of research, and this was the best idea I could find, so I tried it. They have worked EXACTLY as I hoped and have nearly completely stopped the problem. Before I start a load in the washer, I throw these six balls randomly on top of the clothes. When the clothes are done, I open the lid... and no more untwisting a massive knot of fabric. The first few times, I thought I was just getting lucky. But now 15 loads later, there is no doubt: these work!" —ReconMarine1969
Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "I heard about this sanitizer additive on the Rachael Ray Show. I figured I'd try it and see if I like it. I absolutely LOVE this product! I used it for the first time on my towels. They smell and feel like they are brand new towels! I am not kidding!" —CNB
Get it from Amazon for $9.47.
Promising review: "Love this. I wish I would have known this product existed a long time ago. It is super convenient, and it has a large capacity to stuff your clothes in. When I bring the laundry down to the basement in one of those plastic hampers, I can't see where my feet are and have a fear of falling down the stairs. I feel more secure when I'm carrying my laundry behind me in a huge backpack. I don't have to go back up and down the stairs because this is big enough to bring everything down in one shot. So convenient!" —Suzette
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This sh*#t works! My gym clothes had that old school perm-a-stank on them. I was ready to toss them out. No matter what I used, nothing worked. My clothes would smell fine coming out of the wash but as soon as I started to get my sweat on, they would go right back to funk-a-delic, to the point of embarrassment. Then I used this miracle powder. I was skeptical and had ZERO expectations... but after ONE wash — boom — right back to 'so fresh and so clean.' This does not have a heavy scent, in fact, I am not sure if it has one at all. Also, it did not appear to affect any of the coloring. I wash my stuff separately. I have also used this on my bath towels, and it has the same great results. There has to be some downside to this stuff I am just not aware of yet... it just works so well it's almost too good to be true." —KEVIN F.
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
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