Laundry Basics
What temp for whites?
What is hot water?
3 ways to sort laundry
What are by color, fabric type, and purpose? Sorting creates structure and care—just like when we gently sort our thoughts or emotions.
What’s one barrier to doing laundry?
What is “feeling too overwhelmed to start” or “not having supplies”?
Acknowledge the barrier—then take one tiny step.
This symbol = tumble dry low
What is a square with a circle and one dot?
Just like life—low heat, slow pace, still gets the job done.
Clean clothes feel like...?
What is a fresh start, a hug, or a reminder that I matter?
What's fabric softener for?
What is to make clothes feel softer and reduce static cling?
Why sort by color?
What is to protect colors and prevent damage? Just like boundaries in life, sorting keeps everything in balance.
What does it mean to “ask a peer to co-launder”
What is teaming up with a friend to do laundry together?
Sometimes, healing happens one shared load at a time.
What’s the wash cycle for heavy items?
What is the heavy-duty or high-soil cycle?
Some loads need extra agitation—just like big feelings that need space to be released.
What is a "fresh start"?
What is a chance to begin again with kindness and intention?
Sort these 3: towel, tee, silk
What is by color, fabric type, and soil level?
What’s “energy sorting”?
What is choosing what to wear based on how you want to feel? Sorting clothes—or even colored stones—by energy (calm, strong, cozy) helps us check in with ourselves.
What’s in a DIY laundry kit?
What is a detergent pod, a dryer sheet, and a quarter?
A small zip bag with essentials keeps laundry accessible, even in transitional living spaces.
What’s the benefit of cold wash?
What is saving energy and protecting fabrics? 3
Cold doesn’t mean weak—it means wise and gentle.
Laundry as ritual—how?
What is folding with music, breathing deeply, or setting an intention?
How often wash bedding?
What is once a week for sheets and pillowcases?
Emotional sorting: example?
What is “this hoodie feels safe,” or “this shirt holds a hard memory”? Sorting by emotion helps us honor stories our clothes carry—and decide how we want to wear them forward.
What is sensory overload?
What is feeling overwhelmed by smells, sounds, or textures?
Laundry routines with quiet, soft lighting, and calming scents help reduce overload.
What does the spin cycle do?
What is remove excess water by spinning fast?
It’s the storm before the calm—just like processing intense emotions before grounding again.
Fold + breathe = ?
What is grounding, calm, and a moment of self-connection?
What's a delicates bag?
What is a mesh bag that protects delicate items in the wash?
It’s like a safety net for our gentle things—because some items (and people) need extra care.
What item do you wear when you need comfort?
What is your go-to soft sweatshirt, warm socks, or lucky hat? Comfort clothing can be armor, softness, or strength—whatever we need in that moment.
A grounding idea for laundry?
What is deep breathing while folding, or playing calming music?
Laundry becomes healing when we bring intention into it.
What’s the symbol for “do not bleach”?
What is a triangle with an X through it?
Not everything needs harsh treatment—some things heal better without it.
What’s your affirmation for today?
What is “I am worthy of care, and I show up for myself with love”?
Let’s keep weaving healing into every thread. 🧺🌿💫