Allison's Weekly Laundry Schedule (Mom of 4)

by Allison
(Fort Wayne, IN)

Taylor says:

Allison shares her laundry schedule for her family below. I have to say, this seems a lot like mine, because our circumstances are similar -- several kids, both spouses working. Hope you find this helpful!

Allison says:

My weekly laundry schedule evolved out of desperation. I found myself constantly telling my kids that I couldn't play, go outside, take a walk, watch their new found skill, etc...until I got the laundry done. And with both my husband and myself working, and 4 kids (ages 7, 5, 3, and 2 months), the laundry was never "done." So my schedule has become:

M, W, F: a load of colors
T, Th: a load of whites
Sat: Bedding
Sun: Towels

And the last stipulation to my laundry schedule is that my load of laundry has to be done before 10:00 a.m. or after 7 p.m. so that I am not missing my children's life because of laundry!

We also only have two laundry baskets; and they are in the bathroom where the washer and dryer are. One for whites, and one for colors (and they are clearly labeled!).

This is a new schedule for our household. It has worked for the past month, so let's hope the laundry success continues!

Taylor again:

I have my washer and dryer in a bathroom too -- which I had never heard anyone else have before myself. I like it though. Does anyone else have a place they really like their washer/dryer to be for convenience in their house?

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