It can, however, be tamed if you follow a few tips from expert cleaners andorganizers.

Breaking the process into pieces also can help you keep up with laundry while keeping it from being overwhelming.

Or give each person their own basket for them to fill with their own dirty laundry.

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This fosters responsibility and teamwork within the family.

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Tweaking this plan can help minimize the stress and chaos that often accompany the folding and putting away.

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This saves hours of sorting and folding.

And you could rest assured that they will all be there.

This way you arent trying to get through your entire familys pile of dirty clothes at once.

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You want to fill the washer, but not overload it.

If you cram it too full, the clothing wont get fully cleaned and you risk damaging the washer.

Adjust your dryer controls as well.

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Explore options such as quick wash cycles, delayed start, or timed drying, Krueger says.

These features allow you to better manage your laundry routine by completing tasks more efficiently.