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Would you rather do a load of laundry every few days or 2-4 in a row over a day- or two

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washerr · 09/02/2025 16:52

Just having this discussion with my mum.

She's the type to always want an empty laundry basket and it bothers her to have a full one / or anything in it really.

I let it build up and do it all over the weekend. It would stress me out to be constantly doing laundry / putting away laundry.

We have enough clothes to do this and I use a dryer. For example this weekend, I've done 4 loads of laundry. My mum would have done that during the week. It makes no sense to me because I like to have all my DD's school uniform clean for the week ahead.

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yikesanotherbooboo · 10/02/2025 16:39

I have to spread it and plan a bit in order to dry the clothes. I've never known any different but it is all a lot simpler in a dry summer.

Eenameenadeeka · 10/02/2025 01:21

I do at least one every day. But we have 4 children, so if I left it for the weekend I'd spend the whole weekend in the laundry haha

Yellowrosessmellpetaly · 09/02/2025 23:56

To put a wash on or to not put a wash on.

That is the eternal question.

happy44 · 09/02/2025 23:45

Depends on whether I can dry it! I do a few on a Monday, then 1 each day through the week and never on a weekend

user2848502016 · 09/02/2025 23:43

I do it mostly over the weekend because of school uniforms - so this weekend I've done 4 loads which included bedding

I'll probably just do one load during the week to keep on top of it!

It's better to do big loads because you use less water and electricity then - your mum must be constantly doing small loads which is a waste of water

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 09/02/2025 23:39

I always do towels on a Wednesday (my day off) and DP always WFH on a Friday and does the bedding. I generally do a load of handwashing once a week, then spin it in the machine, and probably two general loads.

We do have a dryer, but I absolutely can’t wait for line-drying weather.

Mrsmch123 · 09/02/2025 23:26

All in one go on a Sunday. Fold and put away for the week ahead. Only exception is maybe if we have nice weather and I will pop a washing on midweek to get it hung out.

hot2trotter · 09/02/2025 23:20

I do 2-3 loads a day Tuesday to Saturday. 4-5 loads every Monday (bedding). Sunday is my only laundry free day.

Polistock · 09/02/2025 23:12

I understand this is mad but I've managed to convince myself it uses more electricity to do it all on one day so I do it through the week.

I'm tempted to pass this madness on to my daughter so she can boldly pronounce it as fact when she starts uni. Every halls needs a good nonsense debate.

moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 09/02/2025 23:09

It depends on the time of year. If it's good drying weather I might well do more than one load in a day, but if it's going to be hanging up inside the house I'd rather not have too much hanging up at once.

PickAChew · 09/02/2025 23:08

Either, please.

Unfortunately, circumstances dictate that I can easily to that much in a day, almost every day.

When you have less to do than I do, it works better to do it all in a day with good drying conditions in the summer and just not let it build up at all in the winter or during prolonged spells of wet weather.

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MumChp · 09/02/2025 22:52

I do the laundry at Fridays. So once a week.

Aliflowers · 09/02/2025 22:51

NotMaroonButRaspberry · 09/02/2025 17:12

I can't imagine having any freedom to choose really.

We are a family with 3 dc and dogs and everyone is very active and sporty - I wear uniforms for work, the dc swim/dance/football, one is doing PE GCSE and coaches other sports for dofe, we have guests really often so always have extra towels and sheets.

We do one, if not 2 loads as standard every single day and there is no way leaving it to build up would work as we'd then have to do back to back washes with no way of getting it all dry. (Plus everyone's sports kits would stink/go mouldy)

We are lucky to have quite a roomy utility though, so have 2 airers up all the time getting stuff dry on rotation.

This. 3DC numerous sports and activities. And can’t stand the thought of dirty stuff festering in the wash basket. I try to dry outside where possible and dryer is in the shed so it’s not hanging around the house. I do at least one wash a day but with bed clothes and towels most days I’d do two. If I only washed once or twice a week I’d do nothing else those days

IMustDoMoreExercise · 09/02/2025 22:48

Wednesday I wash my husband's clothes

Saturday I wash my clothes

Sunday I wash the sheets and towels

I can only wash what I can fit on the clothes horses.

Threecraws · 09/02/2025 22:40

In the summer I space it out more as I do it first thing then put on the line, but at this time of year when it's going in the drier I'm more likely to let it build up and do more towards the end of the week

MaryGreenhill · 09/02/2025 22:35

I do a load of washing as soon as l have enough clothes . I can't bear loads of dirty washing.

RazzzzzzzzzlllllllleDaaazzzzllle · 09/02/2025 22:16

Slightly off topic but a dehumidifier in the utility has been life changing to dry things in the winter months. Takes no time at all with it on!

Hattieandcake · 09/02/2025 22:11

2 loads a day it’s such a mess in winter but it can’t be left !!!

CherryMarigold · 09/02/2025 22:07

I feel like I'm constantly doing washing, at least two loads a day plus a small quick load of sports kit.
I've got a huge back log of towels and bedding to do from people staying over for Christmas.

Oblomov25 · 09/02/2025 21:36

We only need to do a wash every 2-3 days. Then one Friday night with all school clothes and work clothes. Then bedding at the weekend.

Oblomov25 · 09/02/2025 21:35

I put a wash on as soon as there's enough. I empty the bin and the recycling as soon as it's full. I just do things as soon as they need doing, because it makes life so much easier.

Simonjt · 09/02/2025 21:09

I like to do as many loads as possible on the same day, my husband likes an empty basket, unfortunately that means he does it before I do, what a shame I miss out on laundry.

notnorman · 09/02/2025 21:07

I suppose if your washer is in the kitchen you might want it all done out the way.
We have a big laundry so it gets chucked in there and the door is shut on it!

Whatanidiot123 · 09/02/2025 20:25

I have a couple of set washes - whites on Friday night, school uniforms and swim stuff Saturday afternoon. Otherwise I work from home often so just keep on top
of it during the work day. Downside is that there is always laundry drying on the rack. Sheets and towels we do once a fortnight.

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