Why I Decided to Outsource My Laundry and Reclaim My Free Time
Takeaway: Outsourcing my laundry to a professional service turned out to be cost-effective and allowed me to reclaim valuable free time.
Introduction
As much as I hate doing laundry, I’ve never seriously considered having someone else do it for me. I mean, sure, it would be nice to have my laundry taken care of without any effort on my part, but I always assumed it would be too expensive. Plus, I have a perfectly good washer and dryer at home that I should be using.
Calculating the Value of My Time
- Dividing my annual salary by 2,000 (assuming two weeks of vacation) gives me an hourly rate of $25.
- With a spouse and two kids, we do a minimum of five loads of laundry every week.
- Seven hours spent on laundry every week amounts to $175 based on my hourly rate.
The True Cost of a Laundry Service
- Laundry services charge $16.80 for a minimum of eight pounds, plus $2.10 for each additional pound.
- They pick up and drop off my laundry, saving me even more time.
- The cost of the service is only 24% of the value I attach to the time spent on laundry.
Reclaiming My Free Time and Enjoying Life
- With seven extra hours each week, I can focus on more enjoyable activities.
- Outsourcing laundry allows me to make better use of my time.
Conclusion
By outsourcing my laundry to a professional service, I realized that it’s not only cost-effective, but also frees up valuable time that I can use for other activities. It’s time to embrace the convenience and start taking advantage of laundry services.