The Secrets To A Successful Laundry Day
Posted by Amy, 28 October 2025
I used to absolutely dread laundry day...
Endless faffing about with messy detergent powders & heavy bottles - and don’t get me started on the ironing and the folding... NOT my idea of fun! Thing is, it turns out having the right equipment really is essential to making everything more efficient. And thanks to our must-haves, I’ve since perfected my laundry routine and turned it into one of the EASIEST chores!
So, here’s my step-by-step guide to making every wash day smooth sailing...
Step 1: Sort
Sorting all your laundry can be quite tedious, but having a great washing basket can make this step so simple. That’s why I love Washing Wonder. This pop-up laundry basket has enough space for a full load, plus it’s strong yet super-lightweight so it's a breeze to transport laundry from room to room.
Then when you’re done, it folds flat for
out-of-the-way storage - no more tripping over bulky baskets during the week!
Step 2: Stain Removal
When it comes to those really stubborn stains it's a good idea to do a pre-treatment before you bung everything in the washing machine. To simplify the process, I always reach for FastOUT! There’s no need to buy a specific stain remover for every different stain, because this is like having 6 different stain removers in 1! The super-concentrated formula breaks down old stains, new stains and even dried-in stains with ease, bringing everything back to brand new without any scrubbing.
Top tip: I also add a bit of FastOUT! to my load of whites to get them super-bright!
Step 3: Wash
I used to spend ages measuring (and making a mess of) those gooey liquid and dusty chemical powder detergents... but since switching to Simple Sheets, I’ve saved so much time, money & space! Our clever, no mess, pre-measured, super-concentrated laundry sheets are voted “Best Laundry Detergents Sheets” by the Good Housekeeping Institute. They’re so easy to use - no more over-pouring, just toss one in the drum for fresh, squeaky-clean clothes!
Step 4: Dry
Although it’s convenient, your tumble dryer is one of the most expensive appliances to run in your home. That’s why when it comes to drying, I opt for my heated airer ExpressDry. The bars on it actually heat up and it has over 36ft of drying space - that's more than enough for a whole load. Plus, it's packed with a ton of handy features to make drying easy. And the best bit? It only costs 6p an hour to run - that's a fraction of the cost of my tumble dryer! When I'm done it folds down super-small to save space – genius!
Step 5: Iron
Ironing… does anyone enjoy it?
Normal corded irons snag and tangle and I’m always having to readjust the clothes.
Dream Steam Duo Cordless is a lifesaver, it’s completely cordless and allows me to iron without restriction – plus, the super-smooth ceramic soleplate and high-intensity steam leaves my clothes gorgeously crisp every time! With Dream Steam Duo Cordless I almost look forward to ironing… almost!
Step 6: Fold & Put Away
Last but not least, it’s time to put everything away. I use Flawless Fold for perfectly folded, crease-free, shop-smart laundry. It works on anything from clothes and coats to sheets and towels - just place your items and flip, flip, fold for flawless results in no time. It keeps everything neat, tidy and organised. Plus, when everything's folded properly, it takes up much less space and I'm not pulling out crumpled clothes from drawers!
And just like that you’ve simplified your laundry routine.
No hassle, no stress – just freshly washed clothes and another chore ticked off your to-do-list!
Amy x
Founder, Must Have Ideas Ltd
Amy, Founder
Amy started the company in 2018, with a mission to bring exciting, 'must have' products to home across the UK.
She is passionate about making home life as easy as possible.