I really do strive to keep clothing minimal. If you are doing one load a week for each family member plus a day to save for emergency washing.

People have made comments about that having less clothing equals more work.

I think if you stick to a plan, even if you slip up a day or two say something happens it does not take alot for the amount of clothing you have.

For me personally having more clothing sets me up, it really does because then I have an excuse to not do the laundry everyday. Then I have twice the amount in the hamper having to do two loads per person.

I am frugal and I can purchase detergent/softener very cheaply with my couponing but a lesson that I have learned is pretreat stains before washing (I use shout spray) and put a less amount of detergent then what the bottle says. Tide original scent has always been my favorite. I have went through so many others that were cheaper granted they smelled clean but the spots, and stains were there. Then I am making more work having to re-wash everything.

I fill the water in the laundry basin with tide, put my downy ball filled (my current fav is downy vanilla & lavender)again I use less then what it says and it still works just as good and makes the clothes smell delish.

I love this blog so insightful!

Renee
Mama to four

Thanks again!