What to wear for a big laundry weekend
Short answer: A big laundry weekend goes more smoothly with a plan, the right clothes and a system for sorting, drying and folding. Start on Friday evening, wash the large items first, and finish on Sunday with fresh bedding on every bed.
Make a plan on Friday evening
Gather all the laundry in one room and sort it into piles by colour, temperature and material. Count how many loads there will be and spread them across Saturday and Sunday. Large items such as duvets, pillows and curtains take a long time to dry, so they should go in on Saturday morning. Smaller items can be washed on Sunday. A plan on paper makes it easy to see what is left to do and when you can take a break.
What you wear yourself
A big wash means many trips between the washing machine, the airer and the cupboards. You bend down, lift baskets and reach up to the line. Choose clothes that are loose and soft and do not pull when you bend. A bamboo jogging suit for women is comfortable all day and can go into one of the loads itself in the evening. Wear socks with a good grip if you spend a lot of time walking on tiled floors.
Layers for a long day
The utility room can get warm when the washing machine and dryer are running, while the rest of the house stays cool. Layers make it easy to adjust. A light top under a jumper lets you take the jumper off when you are working hard and put it back on when you sit down with a cup of coffee. A bamboo night top for women can work as a first layer and is easy to wash along with everything else.
Drying without chaos
The biggest problem on a big laundry weekend is often space to dry. Use every option you have: a line outside if the weather allows, an airer indoors and hangers on door frames. Hang items with space between them and shake them well first. Viscose made from bamboo dries best hanging. Air the room while laundry dries indoors so moisture does not build up. Take down dry items as you go to make room for the next load.
Fold while you wait
Use the waiting time while the machines run to fold what is already dry. Fold on a large table or on the bed, and sort into piles for each person or each room. Fold bedding into sets so the sheet and cover sit together. That way a complete set is easy to find next time. Carry the piles away in one trip once the basket is full, so nothing gets left lying around and creased again.
Sunday evening with fresh bedding
The best way to end a big laundry weekend is to climb into a freshly made bed. Make the bed on Sunday afternoon with sheets that are completely dry. A bamboo envelope sheet is quick to put on, because it is simply tucked in under the mattress. Air the bedroom and enjoy the feeling that everything has been washed and put away for another week.
Frequently asked questions
How many loads can you manage in a weekend
It depends more on drying space than on the machine. Four to eight loads is realistic for many households.
What should be washed first on a big laundry day
Large items such as duvets and curtains, because they take longest to dry.
How do you avoid creased laundry
Shake items well before hanging them, and fold them as soon as they are dry.
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