The start of the new school year is fast approaching. Between school supplies, sorting out your wardrobe and preparing meals, you need to get organised to get the year off to a good start. Take a look at our top tips for a worry-free start to the new school year.
Organisation and delegation: the keywords for a successful back-to-school season
When you have a multitude of tasks to manage at the same time, good organisation at home is essential. We strongly advise you to make to-do lists to plan all your tasks. Mobile applications such as Todoist, Evernote and Do! are perfect little organisational aids. However, there's nothing to stop you making your lists using the traditional pen and paper combo - it can work just as well.
It's also important to learn to delegate. You'll be considerably more efficient if you get everyone to work at home. Sharing domestic tasks with all the members of the family will free up time for yourself. So go ahead and give everyone a role! Let’s tidy our wardrobes and put our things away better!
As well as washing less and washing better, the idea of conserving your clothes’ fabrics can be incorporated into every stage of handling your laundry. This means getting into the habit of turning your clothes inside out before rinsing, folding and storing them – and even before putting them on a chair, wherever you are! This way the outer fabric will be subject to less rubbing. This is especially true for all your woollen clothes. Finally, a well-ventilated dressing room where clothes are less squished together will let you store your clothes in the best possible conditions.
Our time-saving tips for heading back-to-school
To make sure you're organised perfectly on back-to-school day, prepare your children's wardrobe. They grow up much faster than you'd think, so make sure you list the clothes you need to buy and get those washing machines running!
And to iron that mountain of wrinkled clothes in record time, forget the traditional iron. Instead, use a vertical steamer. These devices are ideal for getting clothes back into shape while moisturising their fibres.
It's also worth bearing in mind that steamers come with a wide range of options. You can choose your appliance according to its water capacity, smoothing system, electricity consumption or power. So there's something to suit every need!
Get creases out differently!
Yes, the moment has arrived: no more endless ironing sessions! Get yourself a steamer to iron your clothes.
It's a highly effective appliance for combating creases in clothes for all members of the family. Don't hesitate to use it to smooth out your household linen too. The undeniable advantage of the steamer over a conventional iron is that it cuts your ironing time in half, while refreshing your fabrics.
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There are several steamer models to choose from, depending on your needs: vertical and portable steamers to suit everyone, including fashion professionals. Steaming is a technique used by haute couture professionals backstage on catwalk shows to effectively remove creases and care for their textiles.
If you follow this advice to the letter, you'll avoid any disappointment on back-to-school day. And remember, it's also a good time to set up a new routine with your children – the perfect time to get back into good habits!