How to handle laundry without it piling up

Short answer: Wash on fixed days rather than when the basket is full. A fixed rhythm means you always have something clean, and you never end up with four loads at once.

A fixed day rather than a full basket

If you wash when the basket is full, it always comes at the wrong time. A fixed day removes the problem. See washing and care.

Enough pieces for the rhythm

If you have ten pairs of underwear and socks, you can wash once a week without running out. See bamboo underwear for men.

Sort in the basket

Two baskets, one for lights and one for darks, save the sorting when you come to wash. See bamboo underwear for women.

Take it out straight away

Laundry left in the machine smells after a few hours. See bamboo towels.

Put it away

Clean laundry in a basket turns into mess. Putting it away takes five minutes. See bamboo bedding.

Frequently asked questions

When should you wash?

On fixed days rather than when the basket is full. Then you never run out.

How many pieces should you have?

Ten pairs of underwear and socks let you wash once a week.

Why does laundry left in the machine smell?

Because it is damp and warm. It starts after a few hours.