3 Smart Laundry Day Hacks

In addition to being an absolute chore, doing the laundry can be a wasteful process to boot! From detergent bottles to dryer sheets, the waste starts to pile up over time. Here are three small and clever waste-eliminating hacks to consider.
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No one likes doing laundry. I mean, look how upset this poor lady is about it:

But in addition to being an absolute chore, doing the laundry can be a wasteful process to boot! From detergent bottles to dryer sheets, the waste starts to pile up over time. Here are three small and clever waste-eliminating hacks to consider.

1. Fluff with tennis balls

Throw a few tennis balls into the dryer and they'll massage towels and clothes to optimal softness. Read more VIA Apartment Therapy.

2. Stop static with a foil ball in the dryer

The aluminum will combat static and may do a bit of fluffing, too. Read more VIA Dis is artsy.

3. DIY reusable dryer sheets

All you need is a washcloth and a DIY solution to be on your way to a less wasteful laundry day!Get the full how-to VIA Mrs. Happy Homemaker.

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