How much laundry does a single person generate? | Laundry Single Person

We asked Henri Levy, managing partner at DoMyLaundry.ca based in Toronto, Canada the question, how much laundry does a single person generate each week and he provided the following answer.

The amount of laundry single person generates will vary depending on the following:

• How active a lifestyle they maintain (fitness, social engagements, hobbies, etc.)
• Dress code for work (dry clean clothing, heavy labour, etc.)
• Seasonal Factors (summer: perspiration, winter: layering, road spray, slush and salt etc.)
• Personal attention to cleanliness
• Allergies
• Incontinence
• Travel away from home for business

Below is a good, healthy guide to how much laundry single person generate weekly when following a good laundry practice:

• 7-10 underwear (daily plus 3 workouts/week)
• 1-10 pairs of socks (varies based on season and workouts)
• 3-4 pairs of pants, shorts, skirts, dresses
• 3 shorts or workout pants
• 1-2 outerwear (seasonal)
• 7-14 shirts vary based on season: winter layering, workout wear social engagements etc.)
• 2 -5 Bath Towels (include towels used for workouts)
• 7 washcloths
• 1-4 hand towels (include towels used for workouts)
• 1-2 bath mats
• 1-3 kitchen towels
• 2-3 kitchen wash rags
• 1 kitchen mat
• 2-3 pillowcases (more if there are allergies or skin sensitivities)
• 1-2 fitted sheets
• 1-2 flat sheets
• 1 blanket, duvet, comforter (monthly)
• As far as how much weight this amounts to, the individual’s size will factor in. a good estimate for an average individual would be 20-30 lbs. per week.  This could be less for some individuals or more depending on so many factors personal to each individual.

DoMyLaundry.ca provides pickup and delivery laundry and eco-friendly dry-cleaning services throughout Toronto, Mississauga, Woodbridge and Brampton. They offer Monthly Plans designed for individuals who want to save on laundry services. Do My Laundry plans to expand into Oakville and Burlington in the fall of 2017.  For more information on laundry or dry cleaning services visit domylaundry.ca or call 647-781-8726.