Optimal Finance Daily · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Emily Guy Birken suggests implementing a laundry system, such as doing one load daily, to save money on utilities and detergent. By establishing this habit, individuals can avoid rewashing loads and the expense of replacing undergarments when laundry isn't clean.
“How many times have you rewashed the same load of laundry because you forgot about it until it mildewed?”
“This happens at least two or three times a month in our house. Meaning we overspend on utilities and laundry detergent.”
“And sometimes on new underwear when nothing in the house is clean.”