Student Laundry Hacks: How to Keep Clothes Clean Without Wasting Time or Money
Between classes, work, friends, and late nights, laundry is usually the last thing students want to deal with. The good news? A few simple habits can make laundry faster, cheaper, and way less stressful.
Here are some easy laundry hacks every student should know.
🎒 Hack #1: Own Fewer Clothes (Seriously)
When you have fewer outfits, you do laundry more often — which means:
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Smaller loads
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Faster washing
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Less folding
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Cleaner clothes overall
Big laundry piles = procrastination.
Small loads = easy wins.
🧦 Hack #2: Wash Cold Only
Cold water:
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Saves money
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Protects clothes
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Prevents shrinking
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Works just as well with modern detergent
Bonus: it lowers your energy bill too.
👕 Hack #3: Turn Clothes Inside Out
Keeps:
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Logos from cracking
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Jeans from fading
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Graphic tees looking new
Especially important for hoodies and athletic wear.
🧼 Hack #4: Use Way Less Detergent
More soap = more problems.
Too much detergent causes:
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Stiff clothes
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Weird smells
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Residue buildup
Use only 1–2 tablespoons.
🕒 Hack #5: Set a Timer
Forgetting laundry is how mildew happens.
Set a phone timer so you don’t leave clothes sitting wet.
🚚 Want to Skip Laundry Altogether?
If life’s too busy, many students and young professionals choose pickup & delivery laundry service.
Ginny’s Laundry Service picks up, washes, folds, and delivers fresh clothes right back to your door — so you can focus on literally anything else.
Laundry, handled.
