I have a friend, Sarah, who swears by her 11 PM laundry routine. She says it’s oddly therapeutic—like tucking the house in for the night while the machine hums a lullaby. Plus, she never has to fight for the dryer in her apartment building. Nighttime is prime time for uninterrupted washing, especially if you live with roommates or a family that treats the laundry room like Grand Central Station.
But here’s a small warning: if you’re in a thin-walled apartment, the spin cycle might sound like a herd of angry bees. So check with your neighbors or invest in a quiet machine. Otherwise, you might become the person who gets a sticky note on your door that says, “Please, not the 3 AM sheets again.” Trust me, I’ve been there.
The Morning Person’s Move
If you’re more of an early bird, morning laundry is your jam. Toss a load in before you make coffee, and by the time you’re brushing your teeth, it’s ready to switch to the dryer. Morning loads also take advantage of cooler temperatures, which means your machine doesn’t have to work as hard to keep water warm. That’s a win for your electricity bill and your carbon footprint.
My neighbor Tom does this religiously—he calls it his “5 AM spin and win.” He says it sets a productive tone for the day, and he never has to fold clothes past 8 PM. Honestly, it makes me want to become a morning person. Almost.
