Laundry tips for teenagers

The key is getting into (and sticking to) a routine. That way you’ll always have something clean to wear, and you can get your laundry chores out of the way before spending time on the things that matter, like meeting up with friends or playing your new computer game.

You’ll find plenty of advice on our site to help you find your way around a washing machine. You might also like to ask your mum if she has any good tips for you – after all she’s spent years doing your laundry!

To help you get started, try these useful links:

• Why it’s important to sort washing into whites, lights and darks.
• Deciphering those baffling laundry symbols.
• Help with removing stains.
• How to make ironing easier.