Hate ironing? Can’t stand folding clothes? Always forgetting laundry in the machine? If you nodded yes to any of those, this clever laundry hack might change your life.
One Aussie mum recently took to Facebook to share her time-saving laundry hack.
“Does anyone put their washed clothes straight onto hangers so they only have to hang once? That way, when dry, you transfer straight to the wardrobe?”
Alongside a few photos of coat hangers, she asked the group for product suggestions and invited others to share their laundry routines.
Judging by the comments, this hack is a total game-changer, especially for busy households, parents, and anyone who’s just… over it when it comes to laundry.
Top clothes drying tips from the community
The response to this post was overwhelmingly positive, with many saying they already do this.
As one user shared, “I’ve been doing this for years, so I don’t have to iron and it’s quick to put away.”
Others agreed, calling it a lifesaver and noting how efficient it is to go straight from machine to hanger to wardrobe.
For parents, the method is even more helpful. Several said it makes managing kids’ clothes so much easier, with one noting it saves time, “and also the arguing when it comes time to put clothes away.”
With four kids, one commenter summed it up best: “I started doing this years ago. Won’t ever go back!”
Hanger and setup recommendations
Choosing the right hanger makes all the difference, and the community had plenty of favourites.
Many recommended Kmart’s white plastic hangers, saying they’ve held up well straight from the wash, even in the sun.
Others preferred Amazon Basics non-slip hangers for their shape, grip, and space-saving design, especially great for delicate tops and tight necklines. A few users suggested choosing longer, wider hangers to avoid awkward shoulder kinks or stretching.
Whatever you pick, the key is finding something sturdy, non-slip, and easy to manage one-handed.
Space-saving setups and hacks
Many commenters shared clever setups that make it easy to hang clothes on hangers without relying on a traditional clothesline.
One commenter installed a towel rail in the laundry, turning it into an indoor drying zone. Another transformed part of a wardrobe into a drying cupboard, so clothes go straight from the washing machine to the hanger to the wardrobe, no detour needed.
And for rainy days, a portable clothes rack does the trick. As one user noted, even if hangers don’t last forever in the sun, the convenience is totally worth it.
What to watch out for
Some users shared a few cautionary tales, too.
Avoid using wooden or white hangers on light-coloured clothes, as they can sometimes transfer colour or leave marks, especially in the sun.
And if you’re drying outdoors, be mindful of the weather. One commenter said all their clothes blew off the line while still on their hangers, so they’ve switched to hanging everything indoors for peace of mind.
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