FROM DREADED TO DONE! 7 Simple Laundry Habits That Actually Work
- shulamis weil
- Aug 5, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 25
Do you ever feel like the laundry piles are winning? Between school clothes, towels, bedding, and the 100th outfit change of the day (looking at you, toddlers), it can feel like laundry is a never-ending beast.
Here are a few realistic tips to make laundry feel less overwhelming—and maybe even a little… satisfying?
Do a Load a Day
It sounds like a lot, but hear me out: once this becomes a habit, it’s like brushing your teeth—you won’t even think about it. Daily laundry prevents Mount Washmore from forming in the first place.
Presort Everything
This gem I learned from my amazing mom. I grew up knowing exactly what belonged in each hamper, and now I’m teaching my own kids. We use a laundry sorter so clothes never hit the floor. When I see one section is full, I toss it right in the machine. It takes zero brain space.
Here’s the one we use
Don’t Overcomplicate It
You don’t need a special cycle for every random shirt. Stick to the basics:
• Darks / cold (delicate)
• Lights / cold (delicate)
• Whites / hot
• Towels
4 categories for your 4 section sorter .
Simple = doable.
Reuse Towels Like a Pro
Hang towel hooks and reuse towels! It cuts down on both laundry loads and towel drama.
Pretreat ASAP
Stains don’t get better with age. The faster you spray or rub in a stain remover, the better the chances you’ll actually get it out. Bonus: another reason daily laundry pays off.
No-Fold Linen System
Wash. Dry. Put linens back on the beds—same day. No folding, no stacking, no guessing what sheet fits what bed. Done and done.
Hang Smart
If something is going to be air dried, just hang it straight onto hangers and let it dry that way—one less step later.
For hangers in a tiny Laundry room
image courtesy of Amazon.com
Laundry Doesn’t Have to Rule Your Life
Small changes, simple habits, and a little upfront planning can totally shift how you handle laundry. Try one tip this week and see what sticks!
Got a favorite laundry hack I missed? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to try it!
— Shulamis
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