Back to school, fresh start: How to make your laundry routine smarter this autumn

September brings new beginnings – and often a busier everyday rhythm. As children return to school, students start a new academic year and sports activities resume, laundry quickly becomes one of the biggest household tasks. School clothes, sportswear, jackets and everyday outfits can create endless piles of washing.
However, managing laundry does not have to feel overwhelming. The key is not spending more time on chores, but creating a smarter routine with solutions that adapt to your needs. Modern washing machines can help save time, simplify everyday tasks and provide better care for your clothes.
Gorenje washing machines with smart features and ConnectLife connectivity are designed to make laundry easier. From choosing the right programme and controlling the appliance remotely to using steam functions that refresh and care for garments, smart solutions help keep your home organized even during the busiest months of the year.
Choose the right washing programme for every type of laundry
Different fabrics require different care. Choosing the right programme helps preserve colours, protect materials and keep clothes looking better for longer.
- Everyday cotton clothes – use a cotton programme
T-shirts, underwear, socks and pyjamas are usually best washed on a cotton cycle. For normally soiled clothes, 30–40 °C is often enough. - Sportswear – choose a dedicated programme
After autumn training sessions, sportswear quickly becomes part of the weekly laundry routine. The SportWash programme is designed for synthetic fabrics, helping remove sweat and odours while taking care of the material. - Autumn layers – avoid overloading the drum
Jackets, hoodies and thicker garments need enough space to move freely during washing. With up to 11 kg washing capacity, Gorenje washing machines make it easier to handle larger family laundry loads. - Delicate fabrics – choose gentle programmes
Wool, silk and other delicate materials require extra care. Lower temperatures and gentle programmes help prevent shrinking and damage to fibres.
A useful laundry tip: turn clothes inside out before washing to protect colours and prints, and close zippers to prevent damage.
The AdaptTech intelligent system makes everyday laundry even easier by remembering your preferred washing settings and adapting to your routine.
Make busy mornings easier with a smarter laundry routine
A simple laundry system can help reduce stress during busy weeks. Instead of waiting until the laundry basket is overflowing, divide washing throughout the week and plan ahead.
The ConnectLife app makes laundry easier to fit into your schedule by allowing you to control your washing machine remotely, select programmes and check the status of your laundry wherever you are.
Small details can also make everyday life easier. If you forget a favourite T-shirt or a child’s sportswear, the AddClothes function allows you to pause the cycle and add forgotten items.
Keep clothes fresh with smart steam solutions
Autumn brings more layers, more time indoors, and more frequent washing. Smart washing technologies can help keep clothes fresh while providing gentle care for fabrics
The TotalFresh fucntion helps to remove up to 99.9% of bacteria and yeasts, making it a practical choice for families who want an extra level of freshness.
For clothes that only need a quick refresh, SteamTech and SteamRefresh functions use steam to help reduce wrinkles and odours, making garments feel softer and easier to maintain.
Save energy with smarter washing habits
Efficient laundry starts with simple habits – washing full loads, choosing the right programme and avoiding unnecessarily high temperatures.
The PowerDrive inverter motor ensures powerful, quiet and efficient operation, helping deliver reliable washing performance while supporting more efficient everyday use.
A smarter autumn laundry routine starts with the right solutions
Back-to-school season does not have to mean endless piles of laundry. With smart programmes, steam technology, remote control and efficient performance, a modern washing machine can simplify everyday chores and give you more time for the things that matter.
Gorenje washing machines combine smart features and reliable performance to support your everyday rhythm – making the transition into autumn a little easier.





