<r>I don’t know about anyone else, but laundry in my house is never-ending. It is a battle; one missed day of a load or two can set us back for days. I’d do anything to see an empty hamper for more than five minutes, but nope, just as soon as it is empty someone changes their clothes, gets dirty, or has an accident. <br/>
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Now I have to admit that I am lucky because I have older kids who wash and dry while I fold and sort. Over the years I have learned a few tips, and even when my mountain looks insurmountable I believe that these few things make a difference.<br/>
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1. Use <URL url="</s>sorting baskets<e></e></URL>. These are a great way to cut back on a step and are something all members of the family can do. <br/>
2. Don’t rush to throw the clothes right into the hamper. Just because it was worn does not mean it is dirty. I can wear a pair of pants for a few days before they need to be washed, and the same is true for kids.<br/>
3. Make it a habit to throw at least one load of laundry in the washer a day. Even if you can’t get to it until the next day, it’s one less load you will have to do when you have laundry day.<br/>
4. Wash your bedding only when needed. Bedding is done every other week here. We are pretty clean when we head off to bed so there is no real need to do it more than that, unless there is an accident of course.<br/>
4. Use cold water. You won't have to sort as much because it’s okay to have a darker color with a lighter color if you use cold water. It will also be lot nicer on your electric or gas bill.<br/>
5. Put the clean clothes away. Here’s where my family gets into trouble. It’s honestly not that hard and every age can get involved, but we are a little lazy about this.<br/>
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So what tips do you have?</r>
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Now I have to admit that I am lucky because I have older kids who wash and dry while I fold and sort. Over the years I have learned a few tips, and even when my mountain looks insurmountable I believe that these few things make a difference.<br/>
<br/>
1. Use <URL url="</s>sorting baskets<e></e></URL>. These are a great way to cut back on a step and are something all members of the family can do. <br/>
2. Don’t rush to throw the clothes right into the hamper. Just because it was worn does not mean it is dirty. I can wear a pair of pants for a few days before they need to be washed, and the same is true for kids.<br/>
3. Make it a habit to throw at least one load of laundry in the washer a day. Even if you can’t get to it until the next day, it’s one less load you will have to do when you have laundry day.<br/>
4. Wash your bedding only when needed. Bedding is done every other week here. We are pretty clean when we head off to bed so there is no real need to do it more than that, unless there is an accident of course.<br/>
4. Use cold water. You won't have to sort as much because it’s okay to have a darker color with a lighter color if you use cold water. It will also be lot nicer on your electric or gas bill.<br/>
5. Put the clean clothes away. Here’s where my family gets into trouble. It’s honestly not that hard and every age can get involved, but we are a little lazy about this.<br/>
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So what tips do you have?</r>