3 Laundry Essentials to Use Every Time + Win a Year’s Supply!
Today, I am writing this sponsored post with Tide PODS plus Downy, available at Walmart, to share an easy laundry regimen to keep your clothes smelling and looking great.
Laundry is the bane of my existence. Seriously, I am never caught up. With three kids, two of whom are in sports, it is endless. Even if the baskets do all get empty, one is easily full again within a day or two and that’s not counting towels, sheets, rugs, etc. If you came by my house on any given day, you would likely see a laundry basket (or two or three) in the hallway outside my laundry closet.
One of the small satisfactions I get in doing all this laundry is knowing that I am using products that work well.
The laundry aisle has a crazy amount of products available and it can be overwhelming deciding what to use. Liquid detergent, powder or PODS? What about the extras like scent boosters? Do they work?
If you are overwhelmed by the products that are available or are interested in if some of the newish products on the market, I’ve got three products that will turn “just another day of laundry” into a “new school” laundry regimen this spring. You can also check out this tv segment I did about the products.
Pods
I was a skeptic about Tide PODS at first – afterall, how could that little pac clean as well as my liquid detergent? What I learned is that pacs like the new Tide PODS plus Downy combine the best qualities of both liquid and powdered detergent, making them a great solution for everyday dirt, grime and odors.
Plus, PODS don’t require measuring, meaning you get just the right amount of detergent every time and no mess!
We store our PODS high above the washing machine so that no little hands can get at them. I also appreciate that the container has a snap lid.
Scent Boosters
When I want my laundry to smell extra awesome, I’ll also add in a half cap of Downy Unstopables scent boosting beads. They are amazing if you are one of those people that love that fresh laundry scent, which I totally am. The scent lasts for weeks. I especially like using these on sheets, towels and pajamas. They complement Tide PODS plus Downy well.
I simply throw a POD and the scent boosting beads in the drum of our washing machine before I add clothes and let them do their magic.
Dryer Sheets
Once the wash load is done, I pop it in the dryer with a Bounce dryer sheet and it’s good to go. As we know, dryer sheets control static, prevent wrinkles, soften and freshen clothes in the dryer. If a load is extra-large, I usually use two sheets.
There you have it – three products to step up your new school laundry game this spring. Now, if a laundry fairy could come and get all the clean clothes folded and put away! For now, Elias and Adeline will do.
Free Sample Event
If you are in the Middle Tennessee area, stop by one of the following Walmart stores on Saturday, April 8 from 1-6 p.m. to get samples, high value coupons and new school laundry tips. I will be at the Franklin store Saturday afternoon!
Walmart Supercenter on 3035 Hamilton Church Rd in Antioch
Walmart Supercenter on 3600 Mallory Lane in Franklin
Walmart Supercenter on 204 N Anderson Lane in Hendersonville
Walmart Supercenter on 615 S Cumberland St in Lebanon
Walmart Supercenter on 2200 Brookmeade Dr in Columbia
Walmart Supercenter on 175 Beasley Dr in Dickson
Walmart Supercenter on 3360 Tom Austin Hwy in Springfield
Walmart Supercenter on 2518 Hillsboro Blvd in Manchester
Walmart Supercenter on 570 Enon Springs Rd E in Smyrna
Walmart Supercenter on 768 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville
Walmart Supercenter on 589 W Main St in Cookeville
Walmart Supercenter on 915 N Chancery St in McMinnville
Walmart Supercenter on 3050 Wilma Rudolph Blvd in Clarksville
Walmart Supercenter on 1680 Fort Campbell Blvd in Clarksville
Walmart Supercenter on 2315 Madison St in Clarksville
Walmart Supercenter on 1112 Nashville Pike in Gallatin
Walmart Supercenter on 2000 Old Fort Pkwy in Murfreesboro
Walmart Supercenter on 2130 N Locust Ave in Lawrenceburg
More than 1,000 Walmart stores in nearly every state are hosting the New School Laundry team so be on the lookout in your local store!
Win A Year’s Worth of Laundry Supplies
I am SOOOO excited to offer this incredible giveaway of a year’s supply of Tide, Downy and Bounce laundry regimen products from Walmart. One lucky winner will receive 5 boxes of pods, 6 scent boosters, 6 boxes of dryer sheets and a $50 Walmart gift card – a $250 value.
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