I’ll be honest, laundry day isn’t something I look forward to, especially when you skip a week—who’s with me? But there’s nothing quite like the smell (and feeling) of fresh linen sheets or pulling on a newly washed sweater that’s still warm from the dryer. When all is said and done, the reward of clean underwear and clothing makes laundry day totally worth the hustle. So, how do we flip the script and turn everyday mundane tasks into a moment of self-care? Too far? Okay, well a moment we can all revel in at the very least. The key is to find those laundry essentials that will elevate your home laundry experience and make your washing, drying, and folding a little more bearable and dare we say it, enjoyable.

So, read on to discover the practical yet pretty hampers, detergents that smell like a European vacation, and utilitarian laundry essentials that look good while they’re working hard.