Make it a Family Affair
The laundry load can be lightened if
everyone pitches in. “My husband and
I have a deal worked out. I do all the
washing, drying, and folding. He then
puts everything away.” says Katlyn
Purkapile of Missouri. Kids can also get
involved. “My best tip is to teach your
children how to do laundry as early
as possible.” says Kansas mom, Jessi
Cole “They put most of their clothes
away by themselves and they fold and
switch loads.” When family members
share the laundry responsibilities, it
goes quickly and doesn’t fall on one
person’s shoulders.
To Sort
Sorting the laundry can be half
the battle. Place baskets for whites,
darks, and colors in a central location
and have family members sort their
clothes as they take them off each
day. When one of the baskets is full,
simply dump it into the washer
without having to take the time to
sort through dirty clothes.
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