Laundry Breakdown Visual Chart

1. Planning to Do Laundry

📝 Set a Time & Gather Supplies

• Pick a day/time

• Gather basket, detergent, softener

• Make a plan (e.g., whites, colors)

2. Gather Laundry

🧺 Collect Dirty Clothes

• Find hampers/baskets

• Collect clothes/towels from around the house

• Put everything into laundry basket

3. Sort Laundry

🔄 Separate Clothes

• Whites

• Colors

• Delicates

• Use separate bins or piles

4. Load Washer

🔧 Start Washing

• Pick a pile

• Load into washer

• Add detergent

• Close lid/door

5. Start & Wait for Wash Cycle

⏱️ Set & Start

• Choose cycle

• Press start

• Set timer/alarm

6. Repeat for Other Piles

🔄 Wash All Piles

• Load & start each pile

• Use timer/alarms for each

7. Dry Laundry

🔥 Dry Clothes

• Transfer to dryer

• Select drying cycle

• Start dryer

8. Fold & Put Away

🧹 Finish Up

• Remove dry clothes

• Fold clothes

• Put clothes away in drawers/closet

Tips:

• Use timers for each step to stay on track.

• Break tasks into even smaller chunks if needed.

• Reward yourself after completing laundry (e.g., a break, treat).

• Keep supplies visible and accessible.

• Avoid multitasking—focus on one step at a time.

• Visual cues (like charts or checklists) can help track progress.