The Best Way to Fold Clothes
I love when people ask, "What's the right way to fold my clothes?" because the answer is: it depends! There are so many different folding techniques floating around online, but the best method for you comes down to what looks, feels and functions best for you. Just like other organizing systems, your laundry needs to work with your lifestyle.
Do you want to invest some time in learning a new folding technique that will help you save space and keep things organized? Or would you rather stick to how you already fold clothes and simply build a system around that? Both are valid options—it’s all about finding what works for you.
One important thing to consider is who’s folding the clothes. Is it just you? Or are multiple people involved? If so, what are they ready, willing, and able to do? The last thing you want is to create a system that no one else in the house can or wants to maintain. It’s about creating a process that fits the people doing the folding, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Yes, clothes folded a certain way can take up less space, wrinkle less, and be easier to find, but that doesn’t mean those techniques are right for everyone. I remember back when I was growing up, my family of 12 had very different ideas about how to fold clothes. My mom taught us her method, but we were all unique individuals with different preferences and learning styles. What worked for her didn’t always work for every one of us, and that’s okay!
What I’ve always known is that different people need different solutions. So when it comes to laundry, let’s ask some key questions: Who’s folding the clothes? How important is it for each person to have their clothes folded a certain way? And most importantly, what’s sustainable for the long haul?
It’s not about sticking to what you’ve always done if it doesn’t work. I’m here to help! We can coach you through different ways to fold and organize your laundry that fit your needs and lifestyle. But the goal is always to respect what feels good to you and what you can maintain with ease. That’s the secret to a truly functional organizing system—one that works for you and makes life easier.
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