Time-Saving Hacks for Your Family
Life can get pretty busy - the kids’ soccer uniforms are dirty again, shopping for new clothes for every member of the family, and even the usual routines of changing sheets and duvets all add up. You only have 24 hours in the day, and you definitely don’t want to spend a good chunk of it on chores. Not to worry - we’re here to take the load off with some tried and true time-saving hacks for your family!
A great first rule of thumb to save time is to get organized. When you create a to-do list of errands for the week ahead, you’re able to fully visualize everything that needs to get done. Map it all out on a handy calendar (paper or digital, up to you!) and add in other important dates and appointments. This gives you a better idea of what days will be busier, and which ones will be more free for you to tackle items on the to-do list. Schedule out time in your day to devote to chores and errands. But don’t stop there - get the rest of the family involved. Assigning different tasks to different members of the household spreads the work around. With everyone contributing, the work gets done way faster and you have more time to relax as a family.
Take operating hours into consideration in your scheduling. Have you ever gotten ready to head out to the post office, or driven all the way to your local grocery store, only to realize that they close early on that day? Save yourself time and hassle by double-checking the operating hours of your errand stops, and then plan accordingly. Services such as our coin laundry are open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM, which means that they can fit into any schedule, but other places may not be so flexible!
Save time on your errand run by downloading the LaundryPay app, your personal sidekick when you need to get laundry done. This lets you see which coin laundry machines at Suds are currently available, so you don’t have to waste time waiting in line for a free machine. You’ll even know exactly which machines are ready to use, so you can save time looking around. You can even pay directly through the app - no more fumbling inside pockets and couch cushions for spare change!
Practice doing small bursts of cleaning every day. Have clothes on the floor that need to get picked up? Do it now. Are there a couple items out on your coffee table that need to be put back in a drawer? Do it now. Is it time to change out your old towels for fresh ones? Do it now. Any small tasks that can be completed in under 15 minutes are best done immediately. Not only does this build a great habit, but it also ensures that you aren’t building up towards a tornado of mess that will take all day to clean in the future. Everyone has 15 minutes to spare, and it will save you time in the long run!
Take the load of laundry completely off your plate. Laundry can be a time-consuming and tedious task. From separating the colours, to doing multiple loads, to folding sweater after sweater. It all adds up - especially when you’ve got a family’s worth of laundry to do every week. Save yourself time by using our Wash N’ Fold services! It’s as easy as getting your bag of laundry picked up from Suds, and getting it back freshly washed and folded.There is no load that’s too big for this service, which means that no matter how much laundry your family has racked up (clothes, blankets, sports equipment…garments filled with pet hair) you can bring it in. We offer fixed prices per bag size, or you can pay by the pound. And if you’re in a rush, we even offer same day service so you can get your clean laundry back the same day it was dropped off. The entire process takes less than ten minutes on your end, and can save you hours of work!
We hope these useful tips can help you save some time. There is nothing sweeter than being able to kick back and relax after a long day of work. By using one or two of these tips, your long day of work doesn’t need to be as long! Spend more time being with loved ones and less time worrying about the colour retention of your next laundry load because we’ve got your back.
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