A Load a Day?

[@This_Holy_Chaos]

We have a family of 8 and way back when the kids were very little we downsized their wardrobes so that they really only had a week’s worth of clothes. That let me be able to do laundry on one day a week for the kids’ clothes. We have generally kept that routine going for well over a decade. Now we still have a few other days that my husband and my laundry gets done or towels get thrown in, but laundry never really piles up because the clothes run out! It works great!

[@Ashley-jr1nm]

Am I the only one who feels like Dawn saved their lives? Seriously. Her methods for decluttering and organizing have been complete game changers. Thank you Dawn!

[@Godblessed2]

Nope, you are not alone!

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Amen!

[@Holli_Sassafras]

Her whole laundry system and non-folding ideas are game changers!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Family of 8 here we do a few loads every…day & I feel like I’m still not caught up😂. It’s bc I do laundry then someone brings blankets/sheets up lol or someone gets sick or we go camping a lot in summer & fall and then we have all that laundry. Love your channel Dawn, you bless my heart ❤. I also love that you love Jesus too🙌🏼🙏🏻. The Lord is using you to be a blessing to so many mamas!!!

[@stephanieturner5931]

Same. Minimum is 3 loads a day or it backs up to eternity. 😅😅

[@naturalmama_of_5]

Someone guess that I do like 3 loads of laundry each WEEK for my family of 7 😂🤣😂 I counted a week and it was 13 - without sheets or bedding that week.

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

@@naturalmama_of_5 😂 yes girl yes! lol. I’ve just accepted I’m never gonna be caught up & my laundry room is constantly having clean clothes dumped on the laundry counter & a couple loads are always ready to be washed. lol. Blessings to you mama! You’re doing great!!!!❤️

[@themenumaid]

I can’t believe it’s taken me 40 years to finally figure this out! So many benefits. No piles of dirty OR clean laundry. We always have what we need or want to wear. No more spending the entire weekend catching up on loads of laundry. ❤

[@michellestrong7504]

YES!!! I do a load or whatever I have every day, I agree!!! I sometimes take the weekend off (but we are empty nester, too, aka not as much as others) Also, I do the WHOLE process... wash, dry, fold, AND put away each load so the clean clothes aren't stacking up in a pile, too 😊

[@Kate98755]

I have a laundry schedule, it is so helpful, i try to do as little housework as possible on Saturday….that’s usually landscaping day. I load the laundry the night/day before, when my dog needs to go out at 5:30, i start the load….then while i drink coffee my task has started.

[@michellefitz4287]

I’m in the loading once a day camp. We live in an RV and have a washer/dryer combo in the bedroom closet and it works great. Have to do slightly smaller loads for the 2 of us, so once a day is manageable. Thanks Dawn for all you do!

[@LilySeastars0223]

Absolutely. Family of 5. At least one lead of clothes a day. Plus a load of towels or bedding. With a 3 and 5yo, close to growing out of kids plates, they're very low on dishes. Sometimes I run the dish washer 3 times a day. No regrets. Because this is "our season of life". I've recently become a single mum. I'm so so glad I found you and Cass and Dana a couple of years ago. I've got so much more control over my life now. Things are peaceful.

[@tonyaharris7035]

A load a day keeps Mount WASHmore away.

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Nice one!

[@juanitaglenn9042]

I don't normally comment on shorts but that made me laugh, so I'll make an exception. 😂

[@lolliisabusdriver.4447]

Yes! That's what FL says! I remembered too!

[@bengalcatlady]

😂👍🏻😎

[@katejackson2692]

Oh I love this! 😅

[@suem6004]

So true. A load a day works like a dream. As does delay start so I set up washer at night and in the morning I put into dryer.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Same here ! Then I fold and put away early in the day- it’s a win !

[@cindy846]

Same!

[@michellefitz4287]

Same! Works great.

[@jamiekillian4965]

My mom and I both do at least a load a day. I have animals so sometimes I have to do two but that definitely works. I've become a minimalist in the last 2 years. My mother has always been clean and organized ever since I can remember. Your tips and tricks still help us out! ❤

[@mariannebergen4904]

I do laundry two days a week it’s what worked for my mom and so far has worked for me! Once in a while I need to do an extra load during the week depending on how dirty my kids get though

[@NorthernPear]

A load a day and putting Tupperware away WITH the lids on has changed my life! 😂❤ Thank you, Dawn!

[@ReneeDennis-x8h]

If I do laundry one day a week, it feels like a huge chore, I can throw just one load in and finish in no time especially if it’s towels.

[@susan5661]

A load a day keeps me happy and tidy

[@geektesse]

We are three people (2 adults and a baby) and I’m far from being able to have a load a day. We simply do not have that much dirty laundry. I do laundry on Monday and Friday and I agree it’s good to have it scheduled (in particular not on the weekends) as it then doesn’t pile up too much.

[@gailpurcell3209]

I also love this. I try to do one load a day and it is awesome.

[@michellemorales401]

Ironically, laundry is a chore I enjoy doing. Through the years, I have developed a good system. Unfortunately, my laundry closet is off of our center room. We have a hanging dryer rack that folds up and out of the way when not in use. I only wash, dry, fold, and hang what I'm willing to do COMPLETELY. Some days, it's only 1 load, and other days, it's 5 loads. 😊

[@TaylorMinaberry]

Laundry never stops over here. Can't imagine not doing it every day. Family of 7, and we cloth diaper our youngest two. We upgraded to a huge washer a couple years back and it still takes 2-3 loads a day to stay on top of things 😅

[@christine7607]

We're only been able to get down to 2 loads a day. But it's definitely better than a full day of constant work.

[@FlamingoFieldsFarm]

I look at laundry like dishes. Sure, if you’re not out of clean stuff, it can wait but getting behind is magnified over the time and effort daily (or just when you have enough to fill the machine!) would take. You wouldn’t dream of a dish washing day…

[@Cheif_Runs_with_scissors]

Yes! This! 💯

[@VikingJay17]

I love the load a day. Im less overwhelmed.

[@andreaknight2932]

We just recently purchased a new washer and dryer. It had Bluetooth and an app and I thought I would never use it, but it has been very convenient! My kids don’t like it because I can text them to let them know when to put the clothes in the washer or fold. Even if I am not at home. Love it! It also helps my ADD brain to remember that I have a load going. A load a day has changed my laundry drastically ❤!

[@Chickengamer24657]

We do laundry two times a week. Each time is about 2-3 loads. 1 load the clothes and one load the towels. I pick any other day if the week for sheets. It’s about 1-2 weeks for sheets and blankets. But I do those with a mess or just feels dirty. I don’t have to do laundry every day! This is because I have minimized our wardrobes! They are growing. But when you can start over, it’s two weeks worth of laundry. And wear the pants more than once and the sweaters more than once.

[@angelirohival6270]

I guess it’s a good idea for large families. Many will appreciate the tip.

[@jamiew1094]

I love the earth breeze subscription

[@MosLinMosLin-x4i]

Hey there from a mom who has been bvery helped by your channel and also Dana White. I did a load per day! It did keep the monster away. Have a kiddo who’s potty training and this routine helps very much to avoid stinky messes😅❤

[@bgturman]

Just the two of us, I do a load a day. We don't do laundry on the weekends. Definitely the way to go if you can.

[@sandieknies9453]

I usually do one load everyday but the washing machine needs a deep clean. I have holidays in two days and it’s naturally busy busy busy until then. I just laughed when I saw your clip because ‘it just doesn’t fit this season in my life’ and I’m okay with that (for 2 days). 😂

[@anitas5817]

I have tried both a load a day and one laundry day a week. A load a day works better for me. Either can work. You just have to figure out which works better for you and do it. I don’t always have a load to do, so some days I’ll skip a day.

[@mianeculcea6789]

We are just 2 people in the house and I try to do a load a day, even if sometime there it seems I don't have anything to wash, I take the kitchen towels or sheets, or the blanket and wash it, so it never piles up anything, because sometimes...it seems like today there is nothing to wash, and the next day there is too much to wash 😂

[@RebelAlliance42]

I do the main laundry, usually 5 loads, clothes, and towels, all in one day. I just have mine and one kid's to do these days. Bedding I will do on a separate day. It gets it over and done with. Works best with my chronic fatigue. Make hay while the sun shines!

[@rinakaur7245]

I do laundry every other day. Some days its only 1 load & some days 3 or 4 eg when doing bedding, towels coats, etc My poor washing machine is well used & loved.

[@Stacey_95]

Family of 4 at home (6 altogether - 2 have grown and flown). I do at least a load a day. They aren’t always huge but my washer adjusts the water to the weight of the load and if it’s a smaller load it doesn’t take nearly as long to dry. I do separate things out a bit though. I never wash jeans or heavy fabrics with regular/lighter fabrics - too much wear and tear so I normally only do 1 or 2 heavy fabric loads a week. Same goes for towels and sheets. I wash those in their own loads. Sheets are generally 1x a week and I do 2 towel loads a week as my towels are pretty big and 4-5 fill up my washer once you add in hand towels etc. altogether it adds up to about 8 very manageable loads a week.

[@kristanvw1563]

I live by myself but I'm definitely going to go to try doing laundry multiple days a week instead of turning it into an all day event on Saturday.

[@bonniehafeman9757]

Good message. Thanks for sharing. I agree

[@springtime335]

We are a family of 2 now and 2 or 3 loads about 2 times a week works for me. 1 load of darks, 1 load of lights one day. 1 load of towels, 1 load of sheets another day. Also jean’s and towels another day. I love Nellies for laundry.

[@plantlady65]

We're just 2 people so 1 or 2 times a week works for us.

[@amandacowgill]

Family of 6. I feel like I do typically 4 loads a day 😬 Between clothes, towels, and bedding it is non stop 😩

[@juliemarshall7458]

I use Tide Pods. The clothes get clean, which means no need for "laundry stripping". I never understood using a detergent that doesn't get the clothes clean the first time. 🤷‍♀️

[@desireereyna8059]

A load a day sounds like a dream. I have to wash at least 3-5.

[@umaisv1352]

I don't really know how people do a load of laundry a day. I always wash white colours separately, dark separetely and light colours separetely. And I do it whenever I have enough load of each

[@beautifulhomemaking]

Laundry DAY! I only want to think about laundry once a week

[@LearningTheLanguage]

Right Dawn. A load a day even for a 3 member family. I thought it is wasteful of the water and electricity, buy it actually removes all problem of waiting till the load is full and then maybe if I forget to do it that day I'm out of kids socks or innerwears and it's hard to keep stock of individual items like that. Load a day it is. Earlier we used to buy more clothes to avoid this problem but that causes clutter in wardrobe.

[@frettnot]

Am I the only one who has more than 7 loads of laundry per week?? At my household it’s more like 3 loads a day keeps the laundry monster away.

[@shirleyparker4969]

Im thinking of getting rid of the hamper and just daily throw the dirty clothes in the washer 😊

[@Karamelsnougat]

A loda of day is THE answer. When...when you keep up on it. I fell behind and PAST ME is a turd. I tell everyone.

[@almondtree17]

I love ur tips and videos but, for this type of editing, for me personally make it hard for me to see what actually u grab and show since the background distracts my focus on what u said since u appear smaller than it should be 😅.. But this is very good tips like ur other videos.. Love ur works ❤

[@karenrich9092]

I don't know how 1 person can manage to create enough laundry to do a whole load every day. I do about 2 loads a week.

[@moniquev277]

Same here, one light load and one dark load a week. That with 2 adults, 2 kids (with sports 3 days a week). No big deal to do 2 loads a week. Kids put away their own clothes.

[@robinbench3969]

That worked for me when my boys were home. Now with the 2 of us, we do laundry on Fridays when I am off. I don't feel bad if it has to be adjusted a little or takes a couple of days.

[@KarenLoTucker]

I’m intrigued but how do y’all deal with lights and darks, etc.? Isn’t it more complicated that just doing it all at once?

[@stephanieturner5931]

With 7 people in my house, I have to do 3 loads a day 😅😅😅

[@L_MD_]

Isn’t a load a day the norm 😅 I couldn’t imagine leaving it longer - and I work full time !!

[@hannahbassett7541]

Instead of buying detergent, I recommend getting an ozone machine. Ozone does the same thing as soap - ie allows the water to penetrate the fabric. For ~$250, you never have to buy soap again!

[@juliejean9299]

I buy the Nellie’s Bulk Laundry Soda (1100 loads) on Costco’s website and then we’re good for many years.

[@Bri-wc4ib]

Does it get more expensive though to use the washer and dryer everyday? I think for our family of 3, it would add up to more total loads than if we did it all on one day. What if we only have a couple things that are dirty? That's my mine concern/question - otherwise it sounds amazing!

[@AngelsMyName]

I am beginning to think i am the only one in this world who just does not have time for laundy... every... single... day. I have kids sports, and a fulll time job, and husband stuff, and girl scouts, and nope. One day in the week laundry can take up. Thats all. And thats fine.

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Yes, per day, but try to do it off hours, evening, dave on energy bill...😅

[@helenaschwartz4402]

I do a load a day. But I’m not strict about it. I try to find something but if i forget i just don’t worry about it. But i have to wash our clothes every few days because we will run out after 3 days or so! (I have a very small maternity capsule right now lol) and my toddler has 10 tops and 10 bottoms but will go through them in 3 days lol. I only wash towels and sheets when they get dirty. 😊

[@brittanygilmore-oc3dg]

My struggle is not having a clean designated laundry folding space. Most of my house is covered in dog hair. Even if I just vacuumed! My bedroom is up a winding stair case and I tried taking it all up there to fold but bringing the kids clothes and kitchen towels back down doesn’t always happen. Any suggestions?

[@daisybuchanan5378]

A Dyson vacume

[@TheShannie33]

A load a day always worked for my family until my son developed OCD. Now, it's a 2 load minimum.

[@shannonr177]

I do a million loads on the weekends. And I barely have time to do that and it usually goes into the next week. I am a working Mom and it is hard to keep up with everything.

[@Hotnik0813]

I think that's the point..if you try it this way you may not get overwhelmed and behind on it

[@sunshine3914]

Definitely need to declutter the family’s wardrobes ASAP.

[@LulaMae21]

​@@sunshine3914 Depends on the size of the family.

[@MyFocusVaries]

It sounds like you're managing too much inventory. Dawn says if the system isn't working, it's an inventory problem.

[@emilyferrante4589]

Dah! I need to do two a day, am I alone?! I have 3 kids and one on the way. Tradie hubby and live on a larger block. I dont know why its so bad.

[@Nini51963]

I have the laundry and dishes I need 5 minute body doubling videos , do you know any one that does them

[@pinkroses135]

I've tried the load a day and the laundry day but the best method for me personally has been 2-3 days a week

[@NursingNursing-bs7hb]

Doing a load a day …. Do you wash everything together ? Colors and darks? Even with 4 of us I don’t have enough of one thing to do a load a day.

[@a.b.6573]

I just throw all clothes in together (I still do separate loads for towels and bedding). If there is a saturated color new piece of clothing (like new red p.j.s or dark wash jeans) I'll wash it on cold with some color catchers (those sheets that catch dye in the wash). Then once no more dye is getting caught will wash those loads with warmer water and the color catchers. Otherwise everything usually gets washed in warm water together. Hope this helps!

[@sunshine3914]

She’s said so, a couple of times this year, & said “nothing bad happened”. I can confirm, after 45 years of separating colors, I was only able to do one giant load after a hurricane… & it all came out just fine. Set yourself free.

[@LulaMae21]

I wash everything clothing together on cold (towels and sheets I tend to wash separately, same with kitchen laundry). Started doing this as a student with limited access to washers and just never stopped.

[@erlebtinmir]

I wash 1. whites and very light colors together cold, 2. every other color and black with a color catcher sheet cold, 3. bedding I wash hot, 4. cleaning rags separately hot. 1-2 loads a day, Monday to Saturday. Some days are free because I wash full loads. We have 4 little Kids.

[@annoravetz5908]

If you have 4 people in your family you should be doing a load of towels every 3 days. Abrasive clothes (jeans, canvas items) should be done separately, red & pink things; darks, whites should be done separately.

[@FrancescaMaya]

Where do you get Mollie’s suds

[@sunshine3914]

When I had indoor animals, I was doing 3-6 loads every single day. Now I don’t have a washer nor any animals, & only have to do one small-medium load a week, but should I bug off longer than 7 days, it’s a major pain in bum.

[@cynthiahunter6588]

Or a having to go to a laundromat

[@plantasia4904]

This isnt viable for people in most EU countries due to skyrocketing electricity prices

[@hollydejong1792]

A load a day keeps the chaos away 🧺 I love Mollie's Suds! Currently, I use Clean Mama on a subscription plan, still figuring out the timing 🙂 Thank you, Dawn. You're a joy 🫶🏽

[@virginiahiggins4443]

I use Earth breeze. It comes in the mail. Easy to store and works well. Love it

[@greysky09]

Love this! FlyLady user who found Dawn because inventory was my issue. I love @dianeindenmark who says “laundry” every day. So that could be ironing. Decluttering. Switching out the bedsheets (drop the old ones down the laundry shoot). I personally love using my “laundry” task in my app for matching socks or that annoying item that is hanging around the bottom of the hamper! Just laundry progress!

[@gailpurcell3209]

I also love this. I try to do one load a day and it is awesome.

[@shirleyparker4969]

Im thinking of getting rid of the hamper and just daily throw the dirty clothes in the washer 😊