14 laundry room hacks that save time and sanity
By kgrzegorczyk
Last updated: Jun 16 at 4:42 PM (GMT+0000)
These wool dryer balls cut our dry time noticeably — at their lowest price ever.
Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls (6-Pack)
The cheapest time-saver we tested. They bounce between layers to speed drying and soften loads without dryer sheets or chemical residue. A few drops of essential oil and they replace fabric softener entirely. They've lasted months of daily loads.
List Price: $19.99
Deal Price: See Amazon.com
This collapsible drying rack reclaimed our cramped laundry room. It’s $12 off.
Amazon Basics Foldable Drying Rack
Two editors squeezed this into tight spaces. It folds flat against the wall when idle and opens to hold a full load of air-dry items. The stable frame doesn't tip under wet towels, and line-drying the delicates saved them from the dryer for good.
List Price: $34.99
Deal Price: See Walmart.com
The stain remover spray that beat the pricey pens. Stock is limited.
Zout Triple Enzyme Stain Remover Spray
We tested five stain treatments on grease, grass, and red wine. This one lifted the most without scrubbing, even on dried-in spots, and it didn't fade the colors. One pre-treat before the wash saved shirts we'd written off.
List Price: $11.49
Deal Price: See Target.com