In the Laundry

Make your daily laundry tasks easier than ever. Here are some suggestions to help you become more independent in the laundry.

How independent are you in the laundry?

Start by asking these questions:

Do you have level access from your laundry to the outside clothesline?
Do you have a sturdy chair or table next to your clothesline to put your laundry basket on?
Do you have space in your home to safely set up a clothes airer without being in the way?
Do you have an apron with a large front pocket to carry and store pegs?

Plan

Reduce your workload by purchasing clothes that don’t need ironing. Keep washing powder or liquid next to the machine. Buy products in small containers to make lifting easier.

Prepare

Keep your ironing board set up in an accessible place to reduce unnecessary steps. Use only a small amount of water when filling the iron to reduce the weight you’re lifting. Using the steam function or gently dampening clothes makes them easier to iron.

Pace

Remove clothing from the machine one item at a time to reduce the weight you’re lifting. Break ironing into smaller, 20- to 30-minute sessions and take breaks every 5 to 10 minutes to preserve your energy. If you can, try using a trolley to carry small loads to the clothesline. Using a clothes dryer instead of a washing line eliminates the need to hang clothes up to dry and can reduce ironing.