Starting point
Start with care labels, then separate items needing different handling or specialist cleaning. Laundry volume and garment priorities help plan around appliances and available time.
during a relatives’ visiting week
Consider visitors’ effect on laundry and meals, separating temporary additions from the usual scope.
setting responsibility boundaries
Distinguish agreed duties from work needing permission, qualifications or a different provider before starting.
Checklist
Selections are not sent or saved.
Before agreeing
Specialist items and difficult stains should go to an appropriate provider instead of being experimented on; ask about availability and terms.