Household chores are hardly anyone's favorite pastime. And laundry might just be in the top three most hated duties, right after cleaning the bathrooms and doing the dishes. But no matter how much we dislike it, there's no avoiding it. So we've put together this list of hacks that'll make washing all those clothes, towels, and sheets easier and faster. Not only that, but these tips will also help everything last longer and stay stain-free. So keep scrolling if you're ready to make the most out of your washer and dryer with hacks that actually work.

Ice Cubes in the Dryer Means Less Wrinkles on Your Clothes

Worried about having wrinkled clothing? Don't worry - we all are. And yet none of us want to pull out the ironing board. It takes way too much time and effort and just doesn't seem worth it. The good news is that ice cubes can help solve this problem! Throw a few ice cubes into the dryer with your clothes, and the steam produced from the ice melting acts like an actual steamer.

No need to buy a steamer or use an ironing board with this hack. You can save time, effort, and money with just a couple of ice cubes.

The Trick to Unshrink

There is nothing worse than realizing that you put your favorite (shrinkable) garment in the dryer. You pull it out and see that it no longer fits you and would only fit a small child or a doll. But did you know that it is possible to unshrink accidentally shrunken clothes? You need a sink full of water, some hair conditioner, and some soaking time. By wringing out the garment and stretching it on a flat surface, you can restore it.

At the end of the process, you can rewash the garment to get rid of any of the conditioner residues. Just don't throw it back in the dryer at the end!

Use Dish Soap or Shampoo on Grease Stains

There is probably no stain that is more dreaded than the grease stain. Oils and greases are nearly impossible to get out of clothing, and no one wants to throw away a whole garment just because of a little oil stain. Instead of using regular laundry detergent to remove it, try dish soap or shampoo. As these are made to remove oils, they can also be great for removing oil stains.

Laundry detergent isn't made necessarily to remove oily stains and messes, so an alternative liquid can be great to spot treat.

Label Your Laundry Bins and Make Laundry Day a Breeze

It may seem like a simple and unnecessary thing to do; however, labeling your laundry bins can actually save you a lot of time and help you to clear your head and organize your thoughts. It can also help to ensure that everyone in the family puts the laundry in the right spot and that all the similar items are washed together. All you need for this is a small label maker - or some flash cards and a marker!

You can also use a different variation of labeling items. You can get a small chalkboard so the labels are removable and changeable, or you can get a more permanent option.

Save Money by Making Your Own Dryer Sheets

Whether you are trying to protect the environment or just don't want to spend a lot of money on dryer sheets, this hack is a useful one. It will help save you time and money. Instead of buying expensive dryer sheets, did you know that you can just use crumpled-up pieces of aluminum foil? This will decrease the static electricity in the dryer and help to fluff pieces of fabric and clothing.

You can even use recycled pieces of aluminum foil. After all, most people don't know what to do with the little chunks left over. Here is one more use before you throw them away!

Use a Salad Spinner to Easily Wash More Delicate Items

Delicate items are always a challenge to clean, and you may even avoid wearing them as you don't want to start an entirely separate load just for them. One of the least-known hacks that you might never guess would work is to use a salad spinner to wash the delicates. All you have to do is add some detergent and some water and start spinning. It is short, simple, and effective.

Salad spinners are used so rarely in the kitchen that it is nice to have an alternative way to use them and make the salad spinner purchase worth it. And if you use yours often, you might want to consider buying another one specifically for laundry.

A Lazy Susan Is What Your Laundry Room Is Missing

Organization is key, but why not jazz things up? There is no reason to be ordinary and conventional with bins or jars. Why not bring out the spinning and rotating display trays? They can be the perfect addition to your laundry room, making it both aesthetically pleasing and fun. You can even install multiple rotating trays to organize all of your different items accordingly. When you need a specific item, just spin the tray to the front, and voila, there it is!

This simple solution can save you a lot of time and energy as you do your chores. After all, laundry is no one's favorite task, so why not make it a little more enjoyable and less time-consuming?