Finding yourself in a dark hole on TikTok while the kids are asleep is easy, especially when your algorithm is tailored to family-friendly lifestyle hacks and tips. Between PTA meetings and messy playrooms, we’ll take all the hacks we can get — especially when it comes to laundry.
Laundry used to be one of those calming chores. The fresh smell of detergent, the separation of colors and muted tones… Once kids entered the picture, the art of laundry multiplied. There are now tiny socks to match, blowout stains to eliminate, and grass markings on every knee.
Luckily, TikTok parents aren’t gatekeeping how they keep their family’s clothes clean, organized, and stain-free. Read along to be inspired by different laundry hacks that TikTok parents swear by.
Daily Go-To Clothes Stay In The Laundry Room
TikToker Brittany Wallace is a mom of five boys with almost 30,000 followers. The boy mom shares daily life hacks, and Amazon finds with her followers, including this “lazy mom” laundry hack that could work for your family.
Brittany explained that her laundry piles were so big that her boys would take their laundry into the living room to organize and fold. However, it got to the point where piles of clothes made their way to the living area but were never put away. Her kids would just pull items from the wrinkled pile every day.
Instead of stressing out about wrinkles, Brittany made things easier for her family. Each kid has a basket for daily clothes, t-shirts, and pants, and then separate containers for undergarments and pajamas. Instead of taking each pile into their rooms, Brittany tosses each piece of clean laundry into their designated bin. When her kids need something, they go to their bin and grab it.
There’s no ironing or folding, just simplicity for a mom drowning in laundry and ease for little hands.
Does Your Washer Have A ‘Delay Wash’ Button?
TikToker Brunch With Babs is a beloved public figure with over 4 million followers. Babs shares everything your mom or grandma would share, in a helpful, easy way. Her delivery and brevity are perfect for parents seeking answers on a variety of subjects.
When it comes to laundry, Babs lets her followers know that there’s a way to avoid wet laundry that’s been forgotten about in the washing machine. Instead of re-washing the forgotten clothes, she explained that most washing machines have a “delay wash” button. This means you can place the clothes inside the washing machine and set a timer for when you want your laundry to begin.
Instead of having your wet laundry sit all day until you’re back from drop-offs or work, set a timer that works better for your schedule.
To see if your washing machine has a “delayed wash” or “delayed start” function, check your manual.
Your Smartphone Will Breakdown Laundry Symbols
Beatriz is a TikToker with over 888,000 followers who loves showing families how to organize and simplify their lives. Whether it’s how to clean unique items at home or the latest organizing gadgets, her page is incredibly helpful for a mom or dad looking to simplify life at home.
In her laundry video, she shared how her iPhone told her how to wash her puffer jacket perfectly. Instead of second-guessing or Googling, she took a picture of the jacket’s laundry symbols on her iPhone. She then pressed the “info” icon, which broke down exactly what she needed to wash and dry her jacket safely.
Try this hack with your smartphone today!
This Is How You Remove Set-In Oil Stains
Alayna Pletcher is a mom who loves showing her daily life on TikTok. With over 37,000 followers on the social media channel, she knows what her audience is looking for: relatable parenting posts.
In a TikTok video that has garnered over 138,000 views, she shows how to remove deep-oil stains from clothes. She first dabbed each spot with water and Dawn dish soap, then sprinkled baking soda on each infected area. She then scrubbed the combination on each stain before letting the piece of clothing sit for a few hours.
She then filled the washing machine with warm water and detergent. When done, skip the dryer and air-dry instead. What you’ll have is oil-free clothes. As a parent, you’re probably well aware of how often this laundry hack comes in handy!
An Easy Hack For Your Laundry-Loving Toddler
Yanna “The Adventure Mom” has over 12,000 followers and shares toddler finds and mom hacks. When it comes to laundry, Yanna found an easy hack to help her toddler fold laundry alongside her.
Instead of tossing an old box, she cut the box into four pieces: two rectangles on either side and two squares in the center. She taped the pieces together so that both rectangles fold inward and the bottom square folds up. Yanna then numbered the pieces to make it easy for her toddler to know which piece to fold first.
In the video, she placed a shirt in the center of the box and flipped each box in order by number. In the end, she has a neatly folded piece of clothing that her toddler can follow (and be excited about).
A Three-Ingredient Wrinkle Spray
If wrinkles get you down, TikToker Lillian has an amazing laundry hack for persistent wrinkles. With over 130,000 followers, Lillian shows what life in Austin is like for a New Yorker.
For those who air-dry their laundry or don’t have time to fold laundry right out of the dryer, she found an affordable way to get rid of wrinkles without buying a pricey steamer.
Using distilled white vinegar, warm water, hair conditioner, and a spray bottle, she found a winning combination that removes wrinkles in seconds. Simply combine the ingredients until the warm water fully incorporates the conditioner. Then, spray the wrinkled clothes and watch the creases disappear.
Recipe: 1 tablespoon of distilled vinegar, 1 teaspoon of hair conditioner, 1 ³/⁴ cup of warm water.
Get The Pet Hair Off Your Laundry For Good
Pet hair is one of those things that feels impossible to get off your clothes, blankets, and sheets. Cleaning TikToker Kellsie, however, found a hack to get rid of pet hair and shared it with her 337,000 followers
She told her followers to wash and dry their laundry load as normal, but before taking their clothes out of the dryer, restart the drying cycle for about 20 minutes with no heat. Most dryers have a “no heat” or “quick fluff” option, which is what you need to help pet hair fall off, according to Kellsie.
Your clothing may be staticky when it comes out of the dryer, but it’s normal and actually helps shake the pet hair off. Your lint trap should be filled with hair ad your clothes should be hair-free.
Never Have Loose Items Get Stuck By The Washer Again
Irina Tok is a micro-influencer with 6,000 followers who shows life and mom hacks as a mom of two. When it comes to laundry, she has a hack to keep small items from getting stuck alongside or behind the washing machine.
If your washer dryer is pressed up against a wall in some way, and you’re tired of loose change, jewelry, or small packet items falling through the side of the laundry machine and getting stuck, Irina cut up a pool noodle and stuffed it between the laundry machines and the wall. The foam is thick enough that anything that falls will be stopped by the noodle. This is especially useful for small children’s items, such as toddler socks and newborn onesies.
There are a few aesthetically pleasing options on Amazon that do similar things, but foam or a pool noodle is a great quick fix.
Avoid Mold With This Easy Hack
Although washing machines keep your clothes clean, it’s up to us to keep the washer clean. After so many washes, it’s possible for mold or mildew to grow in the washer, especially on the drum of the washing machine. Toddler mom Jessica Haizman showed her 1.2 million followers how she keeps her washing machine clean.
She reminds parents to leave the front-loading washer doors open so they can always air out. Scrubbing between the drum flaps will ensure mold stops and tracks. More importantly, she puts hydrogen peroxide in the drawer where detergent goes, and runs the washing machine on the hottest cycle. Just check with your washing machine manufacturer first to ensure it’s safe to do so.
When it’s done, she wipes it dry. This is something you can do continuously to ensure your washing machine is doing its job and keeping your clothes clean, especially if you notice it has a damp or foul smell.
An Affordable And Sustainable Laundry Freshener
ZeroWasteCartel reminded her 176,000 followers that you can create a non-toxic laundry scent that won’t break the bank. This family-friendly TikToker shares easy, sustainable living tips on her feed, many of which are perfect for families.
By combining Epsom salt, baking soda, and essential oils, she created a simple way to add a signature fragrance to her laundry. Mix everything together, place in a sealable jar, and add 2 tablespoons of the mixture to your washer with the detergent.
This is a great hack to make your clothes smell nice without adding toxic chemicals to your family’s laundry.
Recipe: 1.5 cup epsom salt, ½ cup baking soda, 20-30 drops essential oils
At the end of the day, the best family laundry hacks save parents time and money, and help get their children involved in the process. Hopefully, some of these tips resonate with your family and make laundry time less of a daily struggle.