# Laundry reminder on WhatsApp

> WhatsApp reminders for laundry day, moving the washing to the dryer, and the sheets and towels that need their own wash. Set it in one message. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/laundry (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Laundry day: "Every Sunday at 10am remind me to do laundry"
- Move it to the dryer: "Remind me in 50 minutes to move the washing to the dryer"
- Sheets and towels: "Every 2 weeks on Saturday at 9am remind me to wash the towels and bed sheets"

A laundry reminder on WhatsApp is a message on laundry day, plus a short timer once the machine is running. With Mindie, send "every Sunday at 10am remind me to do laundry", and when you start a load, "remind me in 50 minutes to move the washing to the dryer".

Starting the wash is the easy part. The load that sits damp in the drum overnight, and has to be washed again, is the usual problem.

## When to be reminded

- **On laundry day,** at a time you're home for a couple of hours.
- **When the cycle ends,** with a timer set as you press start.
- **Every two weeks for sheets and towels,** which never seem urgent until they are.

## Why laundry gets away from you

- **The machine beeps in another room,** and nobody hears it.
- **One missed laundry day doubles the next one.**
- **Bedding has no deadline,** so it drifts.

## Habits that help

- **Set the timer as you start the machine.** It takes one message.
- **Keep a short list** of things that need special care or a trip to the dry cleaner.
- **Fold straight from the dryer.** A second reminder for folding works if it tends to pile up.

## How Mindie handles it

Send the weekly reminder once and Mindie repeats it in your timezone. For a timer, send "remind me in 50 minutes" and it messages you when the time is up. Reply "done" to close it, or "snooze 10 minutes" if the cycle runs long.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't connect to your washer or dryer.** The timer is one you set.
- **It doesn't message anyone else in the house.** Reminders come to your own chat only.

## FAQ

### Can I get a reminder when the wash is finished?
Mindie doesn't connect to your machine, but you can set a timer reminder like "remind me in 50 minutes to move the washing" when you start it.

### Can I set a laundry reminder for a shared machine slot?
Yes. If your building has booked slots, set a one-off or weekly reminder a little before yours.

### What if laundry day changes?
Reply "move my laundry reminder to Saturday" and Mindie updates the series.

### Can I set a reminder to move clothes to the dryer?
Yes. Send "remind me in 40 minutes to move the washing" when you start the load.

### Can I set a weekly reminder for bedding?
Yes. Set it as its own weekly reminder, like "every Sunday at 10am wash the bedding".

## Related
- [House cleaning reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/house-cleaning)
- [Trash day reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/trash-day)
- [Mindie for busy parents](https://www.getmindie.app/for/busy-parents)
- [The Mental Load: How to Get Household Tasks Out of Your Head](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/mental-load)