Smaller loads spread over the week is such a practical idea, since wet laundry is the heaviest part. Small changes like sorting clothes where you take them off are the kind that actually stick.
Such practical suggestions! As an occupational therapist, I always encourage people to look at simple ways to adapt everyday tasks to reduce strain and conserve energy. Even sliding a laundry basket across a surface instead of repeatedly lifting it can make a difference. I also love laundry detergent sheets! My sons use them at college, and they're so much easier to manage than bulky, heavy detergent bottles, especially for anyone with limited grip strength or arthritis. They're convenient, take up very little space, and leave clothes smelling just as fresh. Sometimes the smallest changes make everyday routines so much easier. Great article!
Also: switch from heavy liquids to lighter detergent sheets or powder, use a plastic spaghetti fork (lighter and cheaper than a grabber) to retrieve items from washer, and wash and reuse the same towels and sheets several times to avoid folding and putting them away;
Thanks, Zara. I have to confess, though, that the spaghetti fork idea isn't original. I got it in "Hints from Heloise" many years ago--one hint that I have found actually useful and I'm glad to share!
Great suggestions….but you overlooked detergent sheets.
I have been using them for 2 years.
Very effective! And they keep the
big plastic jugs out of the land fill!
Win, win?
Great additions, thanks for sharing!
Smaller loads spread over the week is such a practical idea, since wet laundry is the heaviest part. Small changes like sorting clothes where you take them off are the kind that actually stick.
Such practical suggestions! As an occupational therapist, I always encourage people to look at simple ways to adapt everyday tasks to reduce strain and conserve energy. Even sliding a laundry basket across a surface instead of repeatedly lifting it can make a difference. I also love laundry detergent sheets! My sons use them at college, and they're so much easier to manage than bulky, heavy detergent bottles, especially for anyone with limited grip strength or arthritis. They're convenient, take up very little space, and leave clothes smelling just as fresh. Sometimes the smallest changes make everyday routines so much easier. Great article!
Also: switch from heavy liquids to lighter detergent sheets or powder, use a plastic spaghetti fork (lighter and cheaper than a grabber) to retrieve items from washer, and wash and reuse the same towels and sheets several times to avoid folding and putting them away;
Great additions, thanks for sharing!
Dorene, the spaghetti fork hack is genius. I'm stealing it for every sock that falls behind the dryer. 💋
Thanks, Zara. I have to confess, though, that the spaghetti fork idea isn't original. I got it in "Hints from Heloise" many years ago--one hint that I have found actually useful and I'm glad to share!