[CarlJW]

I'll just add this tip for those who struggle with this sort of thing.

I leave the empty basket in front of the machine, which for me happens to be somewhere where I'll pass by frequently until I need to take it out. That keeps it 'in sight, in mind'. Heck you could even put it in the kitchen to remind you.

I don't like the extra complexity that often comes with digital solutions, but I do like having a system. The simpler and less thought required, the better.

I do this for a number of different things. Rather than put it on a list I put it somewhere where it's in the way.

[IanCal]

But this then means I have to have something on the floor in the way, which I also have to remember to do, and it doesn’t tell me anything about how long is left.

That requires more thought and clutter than just having the information when it’s relevant.

[imetatroll]

Agreed. This is a great way to handle common chores.

[danparsonson]

My pro tip is one of my girlfriends scrunchies stolen and put on my wrist - annoys me intermittently and therefore repeatedly reminds me to check the laundry.