Episode 676: Laundry Trauma Therapy: Overcome the Never-Ending Chore

Join Kathi Lipp and her clutter buddy, Tonya Kubo in a conversation focusing on practical steps to streamline laundry chaos for a clutter-free life. Listen in to the first of this two part series as Kathi dives into relatable laundry challenges and shares the systems that have transformed her household management. Whether you’re navigating mound-like heaps of clothing or finding yourself rewashing forgotten loads, this episode uncovers strategies to regain control over your laundry routine. Catch some tips for teaching kids to handle laundry, optimal sorting methods, and eco-friendly practices like drying clothes outdoors. A few handy laundry room accessories are highlighted, from shout color catchers to mesh bags, with essential tips like employing white vinegar to eliminate stale laundry odors. Tune in for a laugh, some encouragement, and solutions to make your laundry systems serve you, not the other way around.

Topics discussed include:

• Different approaches to family laundry systems
• Pain points of the laundry process like never-ending cycles and sorting baskets
• Teaching kids responsibility through doing their own laundry
• Time-saving and eco-friendly strategies, like using mesh bags and drying outside
• Tips for managing laundry for different family member preferences
• Use of products such as color catchers, bleach pens, and white vinegar

This is part one of a two-part series on transforming your laundry routine for a clutter-free life.