DOING the laundry is a time-consuming and arduous task that few people enjoy.
So, what if you can speed up the process?
Well, a savvy mum-of-four has taken to TikTok to share her clever laundry hack which makes the chore quicker and easier – so it's little surprise it's gone down a storm online.
In the clip, Katie Allingham begins: "As a mum-of-four, do you want to know my ultimate laundry hack?
"I do a lot of laundry every day. It works for girls, boys, little kids, babies, toddlers, teens – it doesn't matter."
Sharing her top piece of advice, Katie continues: "There's one part of laundry I hate more than anything else and it's one of those time-consuming parts of laundry.
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"This hack pretty much eliminates all of that time.
"I know it's tempting to go and buy your kids really cute matchy socks with all the cute little animals or whatever shows they like on them, but don't do it.
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"Get your kids all one colour of sock – black is our go-to for obvious reasons.
"It takes way less time to match things up and you're going to save hours and hours."
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The post has since racked up an impressive 40,000 views and been praised by grateful parents up and down the country.
"Yes! I have always done this for my son. He has 15 pairs of the exact same sock. SO easy," wrote one.
A second noted: "I'm lucky enough that 3 of my 4 are in the same sock size. I buy them all the same black socks. Best thing I ever did!"
And a third added: "Absolutely!! Been doing this for years with all my foster kids."
Elsewhere, other busy mums shared their advice and laundry method.
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"I'm a mum-of-5, we don't mix our clothes. laundry basket follows clothes from washer to dryer to bedroom. Kids sort & put away. Few clothes, no folding," revealed one.
Another commented: "For socks I put them in a laundry bag and wash them easier to get out of washer and dryer."
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