Lauren Williamson

Reaching into the cabinet and pulling out a less than sparkling water glass is a real bummer — especially when you think you’ve already gone to the work of washing it.

While there’s no way to make washing a mountain of baby laundry fun, there are little tricks that will make it bearable. And luckily, new parents like nothing more than sharing their hard-earned words of wisdom. 

Here’s how experts purge grit from their clothes and prevent it from popping up in unpleasant spots — including the washing machine.

A four-step playbook for removing grass stains after a rowdy day outdoors.