Laundry Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

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Want to keep your jeans looking brand new? To prevent fading, Buzzfeed has a few ingenious tricks. Washing them in water and salt will help set the colors and stave off fading. Washing them in just cold water also helps prevent discoloration.

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Or, just avoid washing them altogether. That’s right: Levi’s has found that putting them in the freezer can knock out bad smells, keeping them nice and clean.

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(Photo: Buzzfeed)

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Buzzfeed also has a few tips on how to iron out wrinkly clothes – when you don’t have an iron – and clean out a dirty washing machine.

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