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To think laundry isn’t the easiest chore

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outofofficeagain · 23/03/2025 19:07

I do all the washing. DH says ‘it’s not that big a deal’

I do.

It’s a lot to do multiple loads a week, and dry it, and sort it into piles.

There are times when I find it overwhelming.

AIBU to say that if he thinks it’s so easy, then he should do it.

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TeapotTitties · 23/03/2025 19:26

It’s a lot to do multiple loads a week, and dry it, and sort it into piles.

We're all different obviously but I agree with your DH.

We just get on with it without giving it any thought.

It's not like we're walking miles to the river and beating the washing against rocks 😁

Tallyrand · 23/03/2025 19:24

Family of 4 with 2 under 4s I can concur it is a relentless task. If the machine isn't on or a load on the line I worry I am behind.

Bedding gets changed every Saturday.

My DD has had a bout of sickness recently so the amount of bedding and throws I've had to wash has been unbelievable.

Imperfectpolly · 23/03/2025 19:24

It depends. Its the easiest chore for me because I tumble dry 99% of the clothes, don't iron and have 4 baskets in the utility room (one for each person) to put the clean washing into. Baskets then emptied once a week into wardrobes. Probably do 5 washes a week.
But if you asked me a year ago when I didn't have a tumble dryer or utility room, it was not easy.

CheeseWisely · 23/03/2025 19:22

I do all the laundry and in return DH does 95% of the cooking. All other household tasks are split equally. I have by FAR the easier thing to be solely responsible for IMO.

HansHolbein · 23/03/2025 19:19

Sorting it into piles is the worst. The worst.

TeaAndCake · 23/03/2025 19:18

I bloody love laundry but as a household of 5 it is also a chore but as said upthread it is definitely relentless. You can’t let it build up too much as it very soon becomes overwhelming.

Also, being the only person responsible for it is a huge job to take on alone.

Tell your DH to sod right off.

NoKnit · 23/03/2025 19:18

Mine thinks put it in machine switch it on and job done 🤣

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 23/03/2025 19:17

Yabu, it’s by far the easiest chore.

Garlicgarlicgarlic · 23/03/2025 19:17

I only need to do a load once every two weeks. No separating stuff or ironing, and it either dries outside or inside.

Does your husband leave it to you?

ejmog · 23/03/2025 19:17

The perfect day is empty laundry basket cos it is nigh on impossible the minute it'd empty .....I change the bedding . It is not a easy chore but my favourite

TeaIsNice · 23/03/2025 19:15

you only make it as hard as you want. we plonk in machine, plonk in dryer/line/clothes horse. Plonk in wardrobe. Iron if really needed. Washing done every other day, short cycle unless stinky running gear

DorothyStorm · 23/03/2025 19:15

RaininSummer · 23/03/2025 19:09

I don't think it's that taxing a chore to tbh but it is is relentless.

This. Like washing up. You need to be organised and on-it, but it isn't difficult.

what are your dh’s chores?

kiwiblue · 23/03/2025 19:15

I do all the laundry too and I think it's quite a mental load. DH never has to think about whose sheets need doing, towels, what clothes the DC need etc. It's an ongoing, big job with actually a lot of time spent thinking about what needs washing next, I think!

Buttonknot · 23/03/2025 19:12

That'll be him doing it all for the next few weeks then!

Fantina · 23/03/2025 19:11

It’s the kind of chore that if you don’t keep on top of it constantly then life quickly gets out of control - like the dishes

TickingAlongNicely · 23/03/2025 19:11

If its easy he can do it.

RaininSummer · 23/03/2025 19:09

I don't think it's that taxing a chore to tbh but it is is relentless.

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