Laundry is a topic that gets talked about A LOT. It can also be quite controversial… do you sort clothes or just toss it in? Do you do a load a day or do you have a laundry day? Do you have a schedule or just fly by the seat of your (clean) pants? There are no right answers to any of those questions. The only right way to do laundry is the way that causes you the least amount of stress because it works for you and your family.
A laundry schedule will vary based on how many people’s clothing your washing. My personal laundry routine involves me doing one family member’s laundry each day of the week (5 people), towels one day, and taking one day off. You can find out allllll the details of my laundry routine here and how and when you can get your kids doing laundry here.
Laundry Schedule for a Family of 5
The best laundry schedule is the one that works for you and your needs. I’ve put together a sample schedule for a family of five. At the bottom of this page is a printable schedule that you can customize and print.
Monday: Adults’ colored clothes
Tuesday: Child #1’s clothes (and sheets every other week)
Wednesday: Child #2’s clothes (and sheets every other week)
Thursday: Adults’ white clothes (and sheets every other week)
Friday: Child#3’s clothes (and sheets every other week)
Saturday: Entire family’s towels and all hand towels
Sunday: rest
If you create a schedule, do your best to stick to it as fully as possible. That means doing a load from start to finish.
To be honest, I don’t adhere to a strict laundry schedule. I do a load a day, choosing whichever hamper is the fullest. That routine is fully engrained into my schedule and it works for me. If you’ve got a hard time staying on top of laundry, sticking to a schedule could be a great way to get yourself into a groove.
Your Laundry Schedule
There is an editable, printable laundry schedule for your use below. Download it, input your family’s information into it, print it out and hang it up. Give it a week or two. If the laundry schedule you created doesn’t work, adjust it and try again. If it’s still not working, it might not be because you lack a schedule. Here are three common reasons laundry can be overwhelming.
Don’t let laundry get you down. Stay on top of it with a laundry routine and schedule. If you’re new to doing laundry, this post has some helpful tips for doing laundry and caring for your clothes.
This is a great laundry schedule! I love that it’s printable so I can keep it handy.
I’m glad you find it helpful!
This is a great laundry schedule! I love that it’s printable so I can keep it handy.
I’m so glad you find it helpful!
This is a great laundry schedule! I love that it’s printable so I can keep it handy.
Happy Laundering!
Hi there! Loving this but how do I make it editable? I downloaded it as a PDF and it still says Smith Family. Thanks!
This is a great laundry schedule! I love that it’s printable so I can keep it handy.
Love this laundry schedule! As a busy mom of three, finding time for laundry can be a real challenge. Having a clear plan in place has made it so much easier to stay on top of things. Thanks for sharing!
Love this laundry schedule! It’s so easy to follow and has helped me keep my home tidy and organized. Thank you for sharing!
Love this printable laundry schedule! It’s so much easier to keep track of laundry days when it’s all laid out in front of me. Thanks for sharing, will definitely be using this!
Love this laundry schedule! It’s so easy to follow and has helped me stay on top of my laundry. I especially appreciate the separate categories for towels and bedding – it makes sense to wash those items separately. Definitely saving this printable for future reference!
This laundry schedule has been a game changer for me! I was feeling so overwhelmed with laundry every week, but since implementing this schedule, it’s been so much more manageable. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome!
I can’t believe how much easier this laundry schedule has made my life. Weekly laundry used to feel overwhelming, but now it’s manageable and stress-free. Really appreciate you sharing this!
Thanks for posting this. It’s very helpful!
How do you edit this? It will let me download, but not change the name.
Did you download it on a computer or phone? It might work better on a computer!
This laundry schedule is a game changer! I love how organized it makes my week. Thank you for sharing such a practical tool to help manage the chaos of laundry day!
I absolutely love this printable laundry schedule! It’s super easy to follow and has really helped me stay organized. I find it so satisfying to check things off as I go. Thanks for sharing such a helpful resource!
I absolutely love this printable laundry schedule! It’s so helpful to have everything organized, and it’s made laundry day so much easier for me. Thanks for sharing this!
I absolutely love this laundry schedule! It makes the whole process feel so much more manageable. Thank you for providing a printable version – it’s going straight on my fridge!
I love how you admit that even you don’t stick to a strict schedule—you just grab the fullest hamper each day. That honesty makes the printable feel like a helpful nudge rather than a pressure to be perfect.