How to Create a Green Laundry Routine

Summer is the perfect time to go green in the laundry room! Chances are your laundry basket is already overflowing with beach towels, wet bathing suits, and muddy play clothes. The good news is that when it comes to tackling stains and smells, natural alternatives can be just as effective as the products you’re used to!  Not only is a green laundry routine a great way to create a healthier home for you and your family, but it can also save you a ton of money in the long run.⠀⠀

First, grab this set free set of method free & clear laundry packs + Grove wool dryer balls + free shipping & 60 day VIP trial with your first order of $20 from Grove Collaborative. Then follow these simple tips to go green in the laundry room: 

Green Laundry Routine 

• • The lazy days of summer are here, so I appreciate anything that makes my life easier. Laundry packs are truly effortless — no drips, no spills, no measuring. Toss a few in your suitcase for doing laundry on summer road trips instead of lugging around a bottle of detergent.
  • Soaking clothes overnight can help loosen grass stains and popsicle drips. Simply fill your washing machine with water, add your detergent and clothes, and let everything soak overnight while you sleep. In the morning, hit “start” and say goodbye to stains. Now, that’s a green laundry routine I learned from my mom and gram! if you have a front loader start a load and then stop it when the agitating starts, then restart in the morning. 
  • White-on-white looks great with a tan — not so good with deodorant and sunblock stains. Chlorine-free bleach is a great way to keep whites fresh without the “bleachy” smell. 
  • Take advantage of breezy days and line dry your laundry. Instead of rushing, savor the small moments: the feel of sunshine on your face, the sight of laundry flapping in the breeze, and the smell of sun-dried clothing. my deck chairs do double duty with all the sun-dried towels and white shirts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • For those items that still need to go in the dryer, using wool dryer balls can cut down on waste (no more dryer sheets!), make your laundry softer, and speed up drying time. Your clothes and your energy bill will thank you!  
  • I’m excited to customize a laundry scent that will make me smile every time I get a whiff of my clothing. Just pick your favorite essential oil and apply a few dabs to your wool dryer balls for a fresh load of laundry. You can have a custom set too! 
  • Mix up your own natural linen spray by combining 1 oz. witch hazel with 10 drops of your favorite Grove essential oil and 3 oz. of water in a spray bottle. Spritz onto freshly laundered sheets, towels, and clothing.

• Never run out of detergent again! Grove Collaborative delivers all your favorite natural household and personal care products to your doorstep, on your schedule. Once you’ve submitted your first order, you’ll be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial. For 60 days, you’ll get free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service. 

I hope by sharing with you my favorite place to buy natural green cleaning supplies that you will feel great knowing you are giving your family the best, cleanest, green, natural home you can, and at the best prices around. And my favorite tips for laundry well…. some come from my Gram, so if they were good enough for her then they are good enough for me!  Grovecollaborative.com