Laundry feels like a small task. Just a load here, a bit of ironing there. Nothing dramatic… right? But when you zoom out and look at a full year , laundry quietly becomes one of the biggest time-eaters in the home. Let’s break it down. The Weekly Laundry Reality For an average household, laundry usually includes: Sorting clothes Loading and unloading the washing machine Hanging or tumble drying Folding Ironing Putting everything away Even being efficient, this adds up fast.