<human>:  How can I be more efficient when doing laundry?
<bot>: An effective way of being more efficient when doing laundry is to schedule a set time each week to do laundry. Separate items of clothing into different loads according to their fabric types and wash them on the correct settings for those materials. Consider using laundry detergents and fabric softeners that are designed to save water and energy. Sort the clothing in the dryer to create smaller, more manageable loads. Use a timer on the dryer to avoid over-drying which wastes energy and can damage fabric. Finally, fold and put away the items as soon as they are dry to avoid extra time spent on sorting and organizing later.