#HOMEMAGIC: 11 laundry tips for rainy days

Homemagic#1: Dry clothes indoors

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  Raining cats and dogs, but no indoor drying rack? No problem. Create makeshift ones by using your shower curtain rod, or a piece of string tied between two chairs.
• Big blankets and bed sheets can be hung on open doors to dry indoors
• Dehydrate wet shoes and small, rain-soaked clothes in a pinch by placing them in the warm area at the back of your refrigerator.
• Use a quick-dry fabric conditioner on your last rinse to help speed up the drying process of your garments.

Homemagic#2: Avoid smelly laundry

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  Your washing machine may also contribute to smelly clothes. Do a short, water-only cycle to clean it out once in a while. After using the washer, leave the top open to let the drum air-dry properly.
• Use fabric conditioner on your final rinse to get rid of the “kulob” smell. It works not just on clothes, but on towels, linens, and furniture fabrics too. On rainy days, it’s your best friend to keep clothes smelling fresh – even when there is no sun.
• Pro tip: warm, fuzzy socks should also be treated with fabric conditioner. During rainy days, they get most of the beating and get ruined faster. Using fabric conditioner helps retain their texture and quality.

Homemagic#3: Remove stubborn stains and germs

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  The rainy season means stubborn stains from mud and flood. Treat big stains immediately by spot-treating them with detergent.
• Let small mud stains dry first, then remove them with an old toothbrush. Wash as usual afterwards.
• Wash flood-stained clothes in a separate load to prevent the spread of bacteria to your other garments.
• It is also necessary to use a fabric conditioner with anti-bacterial properties in your last wash. That way, not only do you effectively get rid of any leftover germs, your clothes also come out smelling cleaner than they’ve ever been.

Do you have more #HomeMagic ideas to share? Let us know. If you find these tips helpful, don’t forget to share! – Rappler.com