Skip to main content
Eight chic hairstyles for women over 50 in 2026.
Donald Trump discusses maternal healthcare at event.
Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton sharing a moment.

Style

5 Reasons You Should Fold Clothes As Soon As You Take Them Out Of The Dryer

September 4, 2015 by Linda DiProperzio
shefinds | Style
Featured image
house unit img
Women Are Swapping Their Boring Water For This Ice Pop Electrolyte Mix!

Most of us probably don’t look forward to doing the laundry, with folding being an especially tedious task. So it’s tempting to delay it–or not do it at all. Before you toss that chore aside, though, take a look at these five reasons why you should fold your clothes as soon as the dryer is done (sorry!).

1. It wards off wrinkles. If you leave your clothes in a heap in the laundry basket, on the bed or even in the dryer, they’ll wrinkle faster. Laundry experts agree that folding your items while they’re still warm from the dryer can prevent you from having to iron them later on. This will save you time when getting dressed.

2. It saves time. Many cleaning experts say it’s simply more efficient to fold the clothes as you take them out of the dryer, instead of putting them in a basket and tackling one big pile later on. Let’s face it: If you’re staring at that huge pile, you’re more likely to avoid the task for as long as possible.

3. It prevents loss. Smaller items like socks are easier to misplace if they’re just lying around. Pairing them up and putting them away means you’re less likely to lose one of them.

4. It makes it easier to get dressed. Placing your neatly folded clothes in a drawer or hanging items up in the closet will make finding what you need to get dressed a breeze. During the hustle and bustle of the morning especially, who has time to rummage through a pile of clothes looking for what they need?

5. It helps your clothes last longer. It makes sense that if you treat your clothes with care, you’ll get more use out of them–and that means you’ll save money in the long run.

Be sure to check out new uses for a lint roller and the benefits of working out in the morning vs. night.

 

Author:

Linda DiProperzio is a weddings expert and freelance writer based in New York.

Ariana Grande at the Golden Globes in glamorous outfit.
Kylie Jenner showcasing black style at Met Gala 2025.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at an event.
Trendy Italian bob hairstyle popular this summer.
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon at F1 World Premiere, chic style.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spotted together, celebrity couple moment.
Amazon Prime Day Week logo on smartphone and laptop screens.
Britney Spears at Hollywood Beauty Awards, celebrating beauty and talent.
Beauty habits that may cause skin inflammation.
Reese Witherspoon at Apple TV's The Last Thing He Told Me premiere.
Hillary Clinton at Suffs Broadway opening night event.
Kaia Gerber at the 41st Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Kylie Jenner at Acne Studios photocall during PFW.
Hair mistakes that may age you, according to stylists.
Kim Kardashian with Saint West at public event.
Jaden Smith at The Met Gala Costume Institute Benefit.
Zendaya at Spider-Man Brand New Day photocall event.
Best foundation types for mature skin to reduce wrinkles.
Nicole Kidman at Kering Women in Motion talk.
Kimberly Guilfoyle visiting Thessaloniki as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Stylish black dress showcasing chic and elegant fashion.