How to Simplify Laundry in the New Year: Easy Habits for a Fresh Start in 2026

The new year is almost here—and there’s no better time to clear the clutter, reset routines, and make life a little easier. After weeks of winter layers, holiday guests, and overflowing hampers, your laundry routine probably needs a refresh. If you’re wondering how to simplify laundry for a smoother start to the year, it begins with two things: getting organized and choosing smarter ways to get it done.

How to Declutter Your Closet for the New Year

Before setting new laundry goals, assess what you actually wear. Holiday outfits, bulky sweaters, and seasonal accessories pile up quickly—and not everything needs to stick around.

Here’s how to streamline your wardrobe:

• Create keep, donate, and toss piles: Be honest about what fits, what you love, and what just takes up space.
• Sort by season: Store away heavy winter gear once temps rise and make space for spring staples.
• Let go of laundry guilt: If an item never gets worn because it’s hard to wash or care for, it’s okay to donate it.
• Check condition before storing: Wash and fully dry clothes before boxing them up to prevent mildew or musty smells.

Decluttering your wardrobe makes laundry less overwhelming—because you’re only caring for what you actually wear.

How to Simplify Laundry Through Better Organization

Once your wardrobe is pared down, stay organized with a smarter laundry system.

Try these laundry-friendly organization tips:

• Use labeled bins or baskets for separating lights, darks, delicates, or family members’ items.
• Assign a basket to seasonal items like scarves, gloves, and extra sheets to keep them out of everyday rotation.
• Prep donation bags regularly as you notice unworn or outgrown pieces.
• Keep laundry supplies within reach so you can stay efficient and consistent.

An organized laundry area and system at home makes each load faster and more manageable all year long.

Why Choosing the Right Laundromat Makes Laundry Easier

Simplifying your laundry routine also means finding the best place to do it. At Loads of Clothes Laundry, our Donelson and Hermitage locations are designed for speed, cleanliness, and convenience.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Commercial-grade washers and dryers that hold large loads and handle tough fabrics
• Modern, clean facilities with folding tables, Wi-Fi, and vending machines
• Attentive staff available to help when you need it

Stop wasting time with small machines or guessing which settings to use. Our laundromats are built to help you get in, out, and back to your day.

How Our Services Support Better Laundry Habits

New year, new habits? Loads of Clothes Laundry got you covered with more than just machines.

Choose from:

• Self-service with high-capacity machines and detergent available on-site
• Wash, dry, & fold drop-off service for busy schedules
• Pickup & delivery so laundry never interrupts your week

Whether you’re reorganizing your routine or just clearing out a drawer, don’t let laundry slow you down..

Start the Year Off Right—With Cleaner, Easier Laundry

Give yourself the gift of a stress-free laundry routine this year. At Loads of Clothes Laundry, we make it easy to stay organized, clean, and on top of laundry all year long.

Stop by our Donelson or Hermitage location and experience a better way to do laundry—starting now.