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How to Naturally Wash Laundry for Messy Kids

by Katie Wallace | Updated: October 27, 2017

Moms know all about laundry. If nothing else, doing laundry is a regular task that we try to fit into our weekly routine. Laundry can also be a science, with tons of tips available about how to best wash laundry, remove stains from kids’ outfits, and even limit wear on clothing from regular washing. I like using natural laundry products such as Molly’s Suds and I try to regularly schedule doing the laundry at our house. I can’t do laundry every day and no one likes running out of clean clothes. Molly’s Suds helps our family stay clean and go green by using Eco-friendly laundry detergent.

This post is written on behalf of Molly’s Suds. All opinions are my own.

My kids create dirty laundry all sorts of ways. The main way laundry is created at our house is from outfit changes. My girls apparently feel like they need to change outfits several times a day. This habit is somewhat balanced out by the times my kids feel like they don’t need to wear any clothes at all! But still, dirty laundry ends up in piles on the floor.

Molly's Suds laundry products

Natural & Effective Laundry Products

When it comes to washing our dirty laundry, I look for products that don’t have a strong fragrance and are gentle on cotton clothing (which most of our clothing is made from). Molly’s Suds laundry productsย was created by a problem-solving mom as an Eco-friendly and non-toxic alternative for laundry detergent and stain removers. Molly’s Suds products are made using the purest of ingredients without carcinogens or known human toxins and are even biodegradable, gentle on the environment, and safe for the smallest members of our family.

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Homemade finger paint is easy to clean up with Molly's Suds laundry detergent

Mommy Life is messy, especially when it comes to laundry. My kids enjoy doing craft projects, coloring, gluing, playing with homemade sensory glitter slime, and creating art with homemade finger paint. Any creative kids project such asย  finger paint is bound to end up in hair, on faces, and definitely on clothing. After an afternoon painting activity, Molly’s Suds can help! Our colorful finger paint is super easy to make with just cornstarch, flour, and water. Cornstarch creates smoother finger paint, while the flour helps it flow like paint. Easily mix up your own finger paint and let your kids choose their favorite colors! See our full DIY finger paint tutorial here.

Learning Life Skills Creates Laundry

My girls also love helping me cook in the kitchen, playing outside, and enjoying snacks โ€” all the while creating dirty laundry. I’m sure we will make lots of holiday goodies this year and my girls want to be involved in every step of the process. Molly’s Suds laundry products help me easily remove food and dirt stains from my daughter’s clothing because after all โ€” dirty laundry happens when you’re having fun.

Molly's Suds laundry products girls baking in the kitchen

I receivedย  a variety of Molly’s Suds products to try with our own family; liquid and powder laundry detergent, color-safe clothing whitener, laundry wash for sports clothing, and even wool dryer balls. I like having options when doing our family’s laundry. Powder detergent works well for towels and sheets and liquid detergent effectively takes out stains and dirt from my kids’ shirts, pants, skirts, and dresses. Molly’s Suds detergent is naturally formulated and effective at washing a full load of kids’ clothing!

Mollyโ€™s Suds laundry products are made with a “no compromise” attitude and the purest of Certified Vegan ingredients. These naturally-made laundry products meet stringent guidelines which allow Molly’s Suds to be Certified Cruelty Free by Leaping Bunny.

Endless Cycles of Kids’ Laundry

General washing:ย  Molly’s Suds 120 Load Laundry Powder is ideal for cleaning everyday dirty clothing. This super-concentrated laundry powder is long-lasting and affordable, with just one tablespoon required per load. It’s just as effective as conventional brands, without the use of harsh chemicals, toxins, fillers, carcinogens, preservatives or GMO ingredients. Molly’s Suds 120 Load Laundry Powder works great in all water temperatures and hard water, and is safe for septic tanks and High Efficiency (HE) clothes washers.

Spot cleaning: Molly’s Suds All Sport Laundry Wash 32 loads is formulated to eliminate tough odor-causing bacteria and stains. Specially made to clean synthetic and technical fibers, the liquid helps to preserve athletic clothing’s moisture wicking capabilities, breathability, and water repellency. You can even use this All Sport Laundry Wash as a stain remover by rubbing it directly onto tough stains or adding water and making a 1:1 spray solution.

Cleaning cloth diapers:ย Comprised of only four earth-derived ingredients (sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate/heptahydrate, and unrefined sea salt) Molly’s Suds Unscented Laundry Powder 70 loads is formulated especially for sensitive skin. This gentle laundry wash is ideal for baby clothes and forย naturally cleaning cloth diapers. You can use this along with Molly’s Suds Wool Dryer Balls to get your baby’s cloth diaper covers and diaper inserts clean, fluffy, and dry!

Molly's Suds laundry detergent is safe and effective for the whole family

Messy Little Eaters

Did I mention mom life is full of surprise messes? Sometimes (several times a day) we have to clean up the people we love the most! My little man is no exception; he pretty much needs an outfit change after every meal.

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Active Kids & Soccer Players

My daughter played soccer this fall, which resulted in many grass stains and dirty outfits. Dirty sports laundry is easy to wash with a natural detergent such as Molly’s Suds All Sport Laundry Wash!

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How do you effectively clean your family’s laundry? Have you discovered any tricks for getting out stains and maximizing the life of your kiddo’s cute clothing?

Katie Wallace
Katie Wallace

Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!

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Suzanne B
Suzanne B
7 years ago

Thanks for your informative post. I’m bummed I missed the giveaway!!

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Annette
Annette
7 years ago

I spot treat the moment I put something in the hamper. That way it has time to do the work and I don’t forget to apply it at wash time.

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Dee Johnson
Dee Johnson
7 years ago

I use Borax for orders and tough stains.

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Erika E
Erika E
7 years ago

I sort my laundry into different baskets as soon as it makes it into the laundry room so I just have to grab a full basket and start the washer.

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Susan Campbell
Susan Campbell
7 years ago

I have a very athletic daughter who’s sports bras and athletic tops would have such a smell. no matter what I tried, I couldn’t get the smell out. One day I put a sprayer on top of a peroxide brown bottle, and sprayed her stinky stuff and let it sit… Read more »

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Maryann D.
Maryann D.
7 years ago

I put in a load of towels as soon as I get up in the morning so they are done by the time I leave for work. I also use some vinegar in the rinse.

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Stacy F.
Stacy F.
7 years ago

No clue I’ll be reading for tips. I just have to try to not do it all at once otherwise I can’t handle it HA! Diapers get their own day though ๐Ÿ™‚

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Sarah Hayes
Sarah Hayes
7 years ago

try to remove stains as soon as possible

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Pat F
Pat F
7 years ago

I do laundry every few days I don’t let it pile up.

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Jackie
Jackie
7 years ago

I like to treat stains as soon as I can so they don’t set in.

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Carole D
Carole D
7 years ago

Pre soak stain treated clothes before washing!

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Theresa
Theresa
7 years ago

Our laundry is on the main floor, so if I have stinky towels or dishrags, they go strait into the washing machine to await their turn, so they don’t get the rest of the laundry (and our bedroom!) smelling swampy.

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Gabrielly
Gabrielly
7 years ago

Pre soak the clothes.

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Rachel Stenger
Rachel Stenger
7 years ago

My top tip is to presort your laundry and pit it close by your laundry room and slightly in sight of a place you pass by alot. I also sometimes set an alarm for laundry days

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Shirley Smith
Shirley Smith
7 years ago

Never let laundry build up to where it gets overwhelming. I put a load in every night before I go to bed, And when I get up at 5:30 I place right into the dryer.

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Deborah W.
Deborah W.
7 years ago

I check for stains, close all zippers and buttons on pants and turn special clothing items inside out if they have decorations on them before washing. I also use as little detergent as possible.

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Nicole Flint
Nicole Flint
7 years ago

Pre-soak is key! I have never heard of this brand before! I’m going to check these out. I love natural products!

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elicia p
elicia p
7 years ago

No tricks but what worked for me was to just give in and do babies and my clothes together. It was getting hard to wash seperate. Once I started putting his with my clothes. Laundry became less of a hassle. (I was already doing it with the older, so why… Read more »

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Jessi Housel
Jessi Housel
7 years ago

My best laundry trick is to start filling my washer with dirt clothes as I get them. I do laundry all week as needed so once my washer is full of dirty clothes I add soap and start.

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Ithfifi
Ithfifi
7 years ago

I don’t have any children myself but I know how messy they can get and how laundry never ends! These washing suds sound great, my niece suffers very sensitive skin so I will have to tell my sister about this brand ๐Ÿ™‚

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Tanvi Rastogi
Tanvi Rastogi
7 years ago

Firstly, how cute are all these pictures. I had not heard of this brand. Thanks for sharing.

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Amber Ludwig
Amber Ludwig
7 years ago

Ooh this one is tough because Im SO bad at it! I guess my suggestion would be to do it every weekend no matter what! Also, fold them and put them away right away before laundry mountain starts!

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Sue Tanya McHorgh
Sue Tanya McHorgh
7 years ago

I love the DIY color finger paint. I would love to try it ๐Ÿ™‚ I also love the tips for doing laundry. I have no kids but i have friends that has children that will find this information useful.

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Preet
Preet
7 years ago

This sounds like a really nice range of laundry detergents. I like the Diy too. My kids love arts and crafts work and they have messy clothes with stains and I have to do laundry every other day, I am definitely going to check these for maintaining the cuteness of… Read more »

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Shubhada Bhide
Shubhada Bhide
7 years ago

It’s really hard to wash the kid’s clothes, especially when they are playing outside. We need Mollyโ€™s Suds laundry products to be able to wash the clothes easier. Great products and giveaway!

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Linda
Linda
7 years ago

Just started to use Molly’s Suds. I love it.

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Hillary
Hillary
7 years ago

I start one load of laundry in the morning before kids wake up, switch it at nap time and start another one. Finish up when they’re in bed.

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Angela Hendricks
Angela Hendricks
7 years ago

I have two kids, two dogs, and a husband. My best tip for keeping up with the laundry is to constantly do the laundry otherwise it piles up on me.

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amy guillaume linderman
amy guillaume linderman
7 years ago

seltzer water or tonic water is a great pre-treater for stains!

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Rochelle Haynes
Rochelle Haynes
7 years ago

Pre soak you clothes before washing

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