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How to make school uniform prep a breeze

Jo Abi
Jo Abi

If I never had to iron again, I'd be one, happy, mummy.

In fact, I don't even like to iron my own clothes. But sometimes, there's no way around it.

Now that school is back, our lives will, once again, revolved around school uniforms. That means ironing, sorting, washing, and matching socks to shoes on the corresponding days.

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It's time to get organised.

It's time to get organised. Getty Images/iStockphoto

After nine years of being a school mum, I have all the tricks to share with you.

This hack means ironing will become optional, particularly during winter months when you can hide any creases with jackets.

Hang uniforms up while still wet.

Hang uniforms up while still wet. 9Honey

The trick is to hang up school uniforms while still wet. Pop them straight onto hangers and hand them off clothes horse.

They'll dry almost crease-free.

You may get away with not ironing at all.

You may get away with not ironing at all. 9Honey

Then, as you fold socks, put them into your children's shoes to save having to run around each morning.

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Socks go straight into shoes.

Socks go straight into shoes. 9Honey

With the time you save, you will ensure you never run late in the morning, and you may even have time for coffee.

**Find out how to use this hack by watching the video above.

Share your hacks by sending an email to 9Honey@nine.com.au

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