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Laundry Essentials - From Someone Who Does Laundry for a Living.
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items I work in laundry for a local wash, dry & fold business, so I spend A LOT of time around clothes, stains, detergents, dryers, and everything that comes with keeping a family’s laundry under control. 🧺 These are the laundry essentials I personall...
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Stain Fighting Products
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Detergents
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Laundry Extras
Stain Fighting Products
Use these products to tackle any tough stains. Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Treatment is my most recommended product.
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This is my most recomended product. There is nothing that works better than this for stains. Tried and True!! Pre treat your clothes with this according to the directions before throwing in the wash and it will take out almost any stain.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Liquid Stain Treater - 12 fl oz Bottle
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For on-the-go. Throw this in your purse or travel bag and treat any stain, works like literal magic!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Pen 3pk
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I use this for hard stains or died items. Soak for 24 hours in hot water and the recomended amount of oxi-clean. I also add this into the wash when I need extra stain fighting power.
OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder - 3lbs
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This comes in a free and clear option as well. I use this along with the Miss Mouth's Stain Treater to fight stains before throwing in the wash.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap Spray - Fresh - 16oz
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This is also a great option for stain remover. I usually use this alongside another product such as Miss Mouth's Stain Treater and/or Dawn Powerwash.
OxiClean Laundry Stain Remover Spray - 21.5oz
Detergents
Detergent options for everyone! These are my favorites and top contenders in all category types.Â
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This is my favorite scented laundry detergent. It works so well and has a great scent. All Persil products smell so clean and fresh. This is a quality product.
Persil Advanced Oxi + Odor Fighting HE Deep Cleaning Liquid Laundry Detergent 75 Loads - 126 fl oz
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This is my pick for unscented detergent. It does the job well.
All Unscented Free Clear for Sensitive Skin HE Liquid Laundry Detergent 94 Loads - 118 fl oz
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This is my pick for a cleaner product ingredient wise. It is great for sensitive skin and smells really nice.
Molly's Suds Liquid Laundry Detergents 90 Loads - Ocean Mist - 46 fl oz: Sensitive, High Efficiency, Vegan Formula
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I also like this product for sensitive skin and simple ingredients. It is very concentrated so the bottle lasts a long time.
Zum Laundry Soap - Sea Salt - 64 fl oz: Sensitive Formula, Sodium Laureth Sulfate-Free, Concentrated Liquid
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If you enjoy extra scent in your clothes, these scent beads are a great choice! Smells very luxurious.
Downy Unstopables Unlimited Collection In Wash Scent Booster Beads No. 26 Laundry Additives - Rose Honey Oakmoss - 21.1oz
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My FAVORITE softener. I like to use this on towels, linens, sweaters, blankets, etc.
Downy Ultra Soft + Calm Lavender & Vanilla Bean Liquid Fabric Softener - 93 fl oz
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If you have pets, this is a must have in your laundry routine. Add this to your wash to take out stubborn odors. It really works. We use these for dog groomer towels, clothes with heavy smoke smell, work out clothes, sports uniforms, and much more.
Downy Rinse and Refresh Ocean Mist - Rinse Out Odors - 48 fl oz
Laundry Extras
All of the extras to be successful at laundering your clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, etc.Â
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I use this to spray water on stains before spraying miss mouths stain treater. It is also always helpful to have a water spray bottle close by.
17fl oz Garden Spray Bottle Versatile Green - Room Essentials™
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Easiest addition to your laundry routine. Swap these out for your dryer sheets if you prefer a more eco-friendly option. I also throw these in the dryer with my sheets and blankets to prevent tangling.
100% New Zealand Wool Dryer Balls - 3ct - Everspring™
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Wrinkle release for those times when the laundry has sat in the basket for too long or you just need to get a few wrinkles out. Super helpful product!
Downy Unstopables Unlimited N26 Wrinkle Releaser - 33.8oz
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These are so cool! Use these to organize your clean bed sheets.
4-Pack Bed Sheet Organizers and Storage, Foldable Sheet Organizers for a Linen Closet, White
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If you want a nicer container for your detergent and fabric softener, these are a great option.
OU Laundry Detergent Dispenser w Measuring Cap 50oz & 78oz, Liquid Laundry Soap & Fabric Softener Dispenser Organizer with Internal Drip Return Lid
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Perfect bin for soaking stained clothing with hot water and powder oxi-clean.
12qt Dishpan White - Brightroom™: Plastic Wash Basin, Kitchen Sink Dish Tub, Dishwasher-Safe, 12qt Capacity
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If you use dryer sheets, these are my favorite. Love this scent and the mega sheets are the best.
Downy Lavender & Vanilla Calm Mega Dryer Sheets - 55ct
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These are my favorite laundry baskets. I have so many. They hold up really well over time. They are deep and wide and hold a lot of laundry.
2.1bu Lamper Gray - Brightroom™: Plastic Clothes Hamper with Built-In Handles, Open-Top, 1 Compartment, 19.55 Capacity
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I use these once per month to do a deep clean of the inner workings of my washer. It is safe for all machine types including HE washers.
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner + Ultra Oxi Powder - 6ct