Best laundry sorters according to redditors

Solidarity on laundromat life. I have a nice laundromat near me, so I was lucky I didn't have to hunt for one. Mine is large, takes credit cards, is clean, always has an attendant, and has a parking lot. Some tips:

1. Buy extra underwear and an extra set of sheets so you can stretch out time between trips longer
   
   
2. If you can, choose a large hamper with sections. I have a similar one to this from ikea that has three sections and is hanging bags with handles. My SO and I each have a section, and then the third is for towels/sheets/etc. I recommend putting whites/hot wash in one, and then darks/cold wash in the other. Then, at laundry time, grab the bags and go. Super convenient.
   
   
3. I keep other laundry stuff (detergent, dryer sheets, stain stick) in a little canvas tote bag so it's also grab and go.
   
   
4. If you have delicates or nicer clothing, I recommend hand-washing at home since my laundromat doesn't have a delicate setting. I have a plastic tub and some woolite, and as stuff gets dirty I just do a quick wash in my sink.
   
   
5. For stuff that can be machine washed but not dried (my jeans and other tops), I throw in with the rest at the laundromat. When it's time to switch to dryers, I pull those items out and do one 10-minute dryer cycle on low heat so they're not soaking wet. Then I hang dry at home.
   
   
6. I always go with HEADPHONES and a good book and it's not so bad.

https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Heavy-Duty-Laundry-Sorter/dp/B0085J6S0Y

Here's an example

I freaking hate laundry. I have three kids and my SO who works overtime every week. I work weekends but I end up doing at least 95% of the laundry. I am still terrible about it but here are some things that help me.

• depending on how old your kids are, get them to help you. My 12 y/o folds all his clothes and puts them away plus he folds towels most of the time. My 6 year old folds and puts away her clothes with a little help and she loves to help sort laundry. My 4 year old matches socks, puts away his clothes and collects dirty laundry to be washed. It may not always come out perfectly when they do it but at least I don't have to. Also my SO will help out with anything when he has time.
  
  
• invest in plenty of baskets and laundry sorters. I have two things that each have 3 detachable baskets (sort of like this although mine were from Aldi) and I have a drying rack for things that don't go in the dryer, plus several regular laundry baskets. I even have a basket for dirty laundry in the living room because people would leave socks, sweaters and whatnot lying around. Plenty of baskets help make the laundry seem less overwhelming since it isn't all over the place as much. Also it is a lot easier to just throw in a load if it is already sorted. I don't go too extreme with sorting but I have a lot of delicates, towels, whites, jeans etc.
  
  
• If folding is a pain for you, try to hang up as much as possible. If hanging is sucky then fold more clothes. And make sure you have plenty of storage for clean clothes. It helps me to know that I have somewhere to put the folded/hung up clothes that they're not just going to end up in the dirty laundry again.
  
  
• this one has been the hardest for me, but i really try to accept the fact that laundry isn't a chore that will ever be "finished", and that almost everyone has dirty laundry piled up somewhere. Just try to take it one load at a time! I can't remember the amount of times my kids have worn socks more than once or I've had to frantically dig through baskets of laundry to find a specific shirt that someone just has to wear. You're not alone!

Yes, I love those laundry things that have three different sorting places (whites, lights and darks). And we had one that even had a little ironing table on top (like this one )which is really useful on the go or if you’re like me fiancé that irons his shirt every morning.

I think that's a cool idea. He's about to be 11 right? That's a really good age for learning to do his laundry, you're a great mom for teaching him IMO. Instead of laundry baskets why not one of these things and then you also have one for bedding or towels or whatever third type of laundry you have him sorting? I'm getting one for myself and my kid... and maybe even my brother. lol

I can’t speak to BIFLness of this, but I bought the amazon basics version and it had radically simplified my laundry process

DecoBros Heavy-Duty 3-Bag Laundry Sorter Cart, Bronze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YAZ4SSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y6k4AbD9PY1GR

Three tips

1. Sort your laundry as you take it off. Depending on your laundry arrangements, get something like this or this--which is the one we have. One is for white stuff that's going to get bleach, one is for lights, and one for darks.
   
   
2. Turn your clothes right side out before you stick them in the hamper.
   
   
3. Wash on a schedule. I do every week, but if you have enough clothes, make it every two weeks. That way you don't have to worry about whether you have enough clean clothes and because you don't have to worry, you can put your clothes away.

If you don't already have one, get a small hangable toiletry bag (like this one). Hang it up in your room (or bathroom if it's in your room), and it keeps all of your toiletries in one place. And when you travel to visit home, a friend's house, or anywhere else, just zip it up and your good to go. Then you won't have to worry about forgetting a tooth brush, razor, or whatever, because everything's already in the bag. It's super convenient, and one of the best things I've ever bought.

My favorite lube/cleaner

https://www.amazon.com/Ballistol-Non-Aerosol-Friendly-Multi-Purpose-Lubricant/dp/B00ZAPMCHE

This isn't a bad little cleaning kit, I keep it in my shotgun bag. Same kit multiple names it's sold under.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072B9PY7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXP9V3L/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01LXP9V3L&pd_rd_wg=Xr5wR&pd_rd_r=X1CKHD2DGJVKANW5C6YF&pd_rd_w=HmqzB

I also have a boresnake.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000C50S8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

By no means is this what you have to have. If you look around the Ballistol is highly liked for firearms, it has always worked wonders for me. I always clean my guns everytime I shoot them, personal preference.

Does he have a laundry sorter? I use something from Amazon that has 4 bags so I can put my glass, drying, washing, and interior/low concern towels in. Makes it easy to keep them separated and move around along with grab bags to take to washer and dryer. I'll see if I can find a link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H1LM9TK/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1527049715&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=laundry+basket+with+wheels&dpPl=1&dpID=41J45twsVtL&ref=plSrch

I HAVE TO HAVE THIS LAUNDRY HAMPER.

I am such a housewife junkie and I love stuff like this. This is seriously my dream hamper because I hate keeping everything in one big bag that I've had since freshman year of college. Drool Drool Drool.

It is her main issue -- I found a more attractive laundry sorter (this one --> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T04MPIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DfqGDbQ1DGJ0M) that she likes okay, and she said she'd be fine with me storing my pills in spice jars of all things, lol. But that's not my main concern with this post, although I understand how it would have come across that way. We're both college students, and I'm a music performance major (cellist, if anyone's curious -- my girlfriend is an English major w/ a French minor), which means I need on average 3-4 hours of quality practice time six days a week, and more if I can get it. My ADHD makes transitioning from activity to activity very difficult under certain circumstances -- no matter what it is, I have to stay active until I'm done for the day, even when taking breaks (for example, playing a round or two of a card game is much better than sitting on the couch and watching an episode of TV, which usually turns into two or three and kills my momentum), and I can't have any distractions during my activies (ex., I can't have the TV or music on in the background when doing homework, or cooking, or just trying to pack up my bags to get out the door, and I can't hold a conversation or even listen to someone speaking). My girlfriend and I both lead very busy lives, so we don't get a ton of alone time together, so whenever one of us gets home when the other is already there, she usually wants to unwind for a bit with me, and for her that usually means an episode of TV or chilling for 20 minutes on the bed, or making a run to Target. All of those are reaaaaaally bad news for me, which I've been doing better about reminding her of and coming up with alternatives, but some days I just can't stop until I accomplish what I need to because I will crash and burn if I do. And THAT'S my biggest concern, because I understand -- I love her more than anything, so of course I want to spend time with her, too, but the way I need to go about it can be very difficult for her to accept, especially when she's had a very rough day and needs just a few moments to be happy with me at home before she can go about her business. Days like that are my biggest concerns; how do I adhere to my own needs when they conflict with hers without putting my foot down? Or, how do I put my foot down without being aggressive when she's being pushy because her emotional needs aren't being met for that day? I never yell at her, even in my worst moments I'm generally very gentle, but moments like this can be very difficult for me, and I know there has to be a better way.

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Which is exactly why ours is separate, simplicity.

Hers in her laundry sorter in her closet & I have the same setup in mine.

No muss, no fuss, no nonsense.. not that reading labels is really all that hard.

White one for $29.

Yep, I have a triple laundry sorter that I use as a hamper: one bin for darks, one for lights, and one for workout clothes only! I also do cold, no fabric softener, no dryer sheets either. They all still seem like new.

These hampers are great! Makes laundry time much easier.