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It’s nice to have an in-unit washer and dryer. You don’t have to worry about lugging baskets of clothing to a laundry facility. That means you gain more time at home with your friends and loved ones. At Taluswood Apartments, our floor plans offer this benefit. Here are some tips to keep your laundry space organized.
Make Laundry No Big Deal
With an organized laundry space, you may find it is pretty easy to get the laundry done. But, it is also easy to put it off because you have so much to do throughout the day. With a few helpful tips, you can stay organized enough to throw a load of laundry in whenever you have a few minutes. This makes it easy to get this chore taken care of without worry.
Create a Basket for Everything
Have a separate laundry basket for each type of load you do. You may want one just for towels. Use another for darks. By doing this type of organization, you can toss a load in as soon as you have a full load. You don’t get behind in the process.
Picking Up Clothes? Drop Them In
As you pick up clothing from the bathroom or bedroom, immediately take them to the basket. Drop them into the appropriate basket as you go. When you do, you never have to worry about piles stacking up. Everyone can handle this task.
Keep The Area as Clutter-Free as Possible
Make sure to keep as little in this area as you can. Laundry rooms can often become a place everything ends up in. To avoid this, have a storage spot for every type of item you plan to wash. For example, store tablecloths in the kitchen. Create a single basket to collect socks. And, fold towels and put them away immediately.
Taking these simple steps can help speed up your laundry washing efforts. It also eliminates those days when you have to stay home to do the laundry.
Find a Home That Gives You Everything You Need
Are you thinking about a move? If you are looking for an apartment in Mountlake Terrace, WA, we encourage you to contact our team to learn more about our currently available floor plans.
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Thanks to the washer and dryer included in our Mountlake Terrace apartments, you probably find it quite easy to get the laundry done — but that doesn't mean that your drying skills are as good as they could be. There are some little known top tips for drying laundry that might just make your laundry day easier than ever. Here's what you need to do.
When You're In a Hurry
When you're in a hurry and need the clothes dry as soon as possible, add a thick cotton towel to the dryer load. Cotton absorbs some of that extra moisture and allows for quicker drying. For extra large dryer loads, you can put a couple of towels in.
When Your Clothes are Wrinkled
If you forgot that you put clothes in the dryer and just found them in a dry but wrinkled state, you don't have to start over. Put a damp cotton towel into the dryer along with the clothes. Start with 15 minutes and then check, repeating if necessary. The damp towel helps generate steam that can remove the wrinkles fast.
When Your Sweaters Develop Pills
One common side effect of drying sweaters is that pills can develop. This may also happen with knits. Use a pumice stone, moving it across the entire garment before you wash and dry it. The next time it comes out of the dryer, you'll notice less pilling.
When You're Drying Down Comforters
Down comforters are super cozy, but they can get flattened out in the dryer if you're not careful. For the half hour of the drying cycle, put in two new tennis balls. The balls generate a fluffing action that helps keep the down comforter in the best condition.
When You're Leaving Your Apartment
Never leave the dryer on when you're leaving your apartment. Make sure that you clean the lint filter after every load, as lint buildup is the main reason for dryer fires. You don't want to put yourself and others at risk by leaving a dryer unsupervised.
Looking for stylish and comfortable apartments in Mountlake Terrace that have a washer and dryer included? Taluswood Aparments may be just what you seek. Call our office to learn more about our one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes.
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