HHomeMaker Secrets

Laundry & dishes

Washing, drying, folding, loading and unloading.

Realistic outcome: Fewer handling steps and less waiting around for cycles.

Your choices

  • Simplify
    Fewer handling steps

    Separate hampers per person or sort-as-you-go removes a sorting session.

  • Automate
    Run the dishwasher fully

    Scrape, don't rinse; run full loads. Auto-dosing washers and smart start/finish alerts reduce trips.

  • Delegate
    Wash-and-fold service

    Pickup laundry services move hours of folding to a scheduled hand-off.

  • No purchase needed
    Skip folding what doesn't need it

    Bins for underwear, socks and kids' clothes remove the slowest step.

Work that stays with you

  • Loading and unloading
  • Folding and putting away
  • Hand-wash items and stains

Check before buying anything

  • Your machines' existing features before replacing them
  • Water hardness and detergent compatibility for auto-dosing

Products

Laundry & dishes

Joseph Joseph Tota Trio 90L laundry sorter

Gray, three 30 L compartments (50024)

Sort laundry as it goes in, carry each load in its own bag

A lidded hamper with three removable tote bags, so lights, darks and colors are already separated when it's time to wash.

Type:
Simplifies a manual task
Best for:
Households that wash lights, darks and colors separately
Still on you:
Washing, drying, folding and putting away

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