Laundry
Laundry seems like a simple household chore.
In reality, it's made up of many individual steps.
When one or more of those steps begins requiring more effort, laundry can become an example of everyday friction.
Recognizing that friction isn't about looking for problems.
It's about noticing change while there are still many possibilities to consider.
Everyday Friction
Carry the laundry up or down the stairs.
Sort the clothes.
Bend to load the washer.
Reach for the detergent.
Move wet clothes to the dryer.
Put the laundry back in the basket.
Carry it back upstairs or downstairs.
Fold the clothes.
Put everything away.
Pressure Points
Laundry takes more time.
It takes more energy.
Heavy baskets become harder to carry.
Stairs may no longer feel safe.
Laundry starts piling up because it feels like too much work.
Possibilities to Consider
Move the laundry to the main floor.
Use a smaller laundry basket.
Use a rolling laundry cart.
Install a second laundry area, if practical.
Fold clothes while sitting down.
Do smaller loads more often.
Keep frequently used laundry supplies within easy reach.
Ask a family member or friend to help.
Hire a laundry service.
Choose a home with main-floor laundry or one-level living if stairs have become a daily obstacle.