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The laundry room might be largely ignored, but when you stop and think about how much time you actually spend there, it makes sense that you might want to level up your laundry room organization.
Sure, laundry is a total chore. And it’s a never-ending one at that. But a well-organized laundry room that’s pleasing to the eye and efficient to work in can go a long way toward making the task a bearable one. Otherwise, it’s difficult to find what you need, and you’ll find things like dryer sheets and laundry detergent all over the place before you know it.
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Here are some of the best ways to turn this small, often neglected room into its very best self:
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Install a counter over the washer and dryer.
It’s best to avoid stacking lots of different things directly on top of your washer and dryer. Between the cluttered look and feel, and the way things can scatter during a particularly aggressive spin cycle, it’s just not the best storage option. If your washer and dryer are side by side, consider installing a slab of wood over top of them to create a makeshift countertop.
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2. Use a tray to corral clutter.
If you must store items on top of your washer and dryer, use a wooden tray to keep smaller items together. This is a great way to keep track of all the random things that come out of the dryer, like coins, bills, shoelaces and buttons.
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3. Hide baskets under a folding station.
If you’re lucky enough to have a countertop of some sort in your laundry room, tuck large baskets underneath to use as an attractive way to store dirty laundry.
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4. Use attractive containers.
Glass containers, whether large or small, are a great way to store laundry necessities like detergent, dryer sheets and fabric softener. Here, @the_laundry_essentials_22 uses large containers for scent-boosting laundry beads. This can be an especially effective laundry room organization idea if you don’t have a closet to hide clutter.
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5. Hang an ironing board from robe hooks.
An ironing board is bulky, but when you need one, you need one. In the meantime, you need to store it. Installing robe hooks is a simple, affordable way to keep your ironing board out of the way, yet accessible. Hang two at a distance that allows you to securely hang your ironing board foot from them.
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6. Use magnetic clips to hang lost socks.
Orphan socks can clutter a laundry room quickly and make any launderer feel like they’re losing not only their socks, but their marbles. This laundry room organization idea helps you keep socks with missing matches within sight and ensure that when that wayward match shows up, it gets quickly and properly paired and back into rotation. Put a magnetic board in the laundry room and use magnetic clips to hang socks, or simply attach the magnetic clips to the appliances themselves.
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7. Mind the gap.
Between machines, that is. Hang adhesive or magnetic hooks, shelves, or baskets in that dead space between or to the side of your appliances and use them to store scrub brushes, bags, rags, and more. If you have the space, a slim rolling cart makes exceptional use of your gaps, allowing you to store cleaning and laundry supplies so you can see and reach them with ease.
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Frame a guide to laundry care symbols.
If you’re aiming to make your laundry room a place you enjoy inhabiting, you’ll probably need to put something eye-pleasing on the wall. This adorable laundry care guide is beautiful and useful.
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9. Hang your lint holder.
Laundry rooms don’t always have the floor space to allow a traditional garbage can to fit nicely. But you definitely need a receptacle for lint and the odds and ends you may find in pockets. A wall-mounted mailbox is a laundry room organization idea that solves the problem but takes up zero room on the floor.
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10. Shelf brackets make great hanger holders.
Storing empty hangers in the closet might seem to make sense, but you really need them close at hand as you pull clothes out of the dryer. Keep hangers nearby by storing them on basic inexpensive shelf brackets without the shelf.
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11. Use a magnetic organizer to keep essentials close.
One untapped benefit of the laundry room is how your washer and dryer offer spacious magnetic surfaces, just waiting to be maximized. A magnetic rack like this one keeps laundry soap (and whatever else you reach for often) nearby, and even has an integrated paper towel roller in case you’re making your own dryer sheets.
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12. Label shelves where you store your linens.
Once you get them folded, sheets and towels all start to look the same. And we all know the frustration of stretching out a sheet over the bed just to discover it’s a size too small. Simple labels—printed from a label maker or DIY’d—keep things organized and maintains a place for everything, even when the sheet supply gets low.
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Hang a rail from the ceiling.
A rail suspended from the ceiling makes an excellent place to hang up clothes, stockpile dry clean items for the next errand run, or just store extra hangers where you need them—without taking up any wall or floor space.
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14. Write notes on your appliances.
This tip is genius. If you’re counting on household members to pitch in with laundry but worry that they’ll shrink your jeans or ruin your delicates by accidentally putting them in the dryer, dry erase markers will save you (and them).
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15. Store your dry erase markers (and an eraser!) in a magnetic cup.
If you want to be ready to leave notes where they simply cannot be missed, keep a magnetic cup on the washer to hold your markers and an eraser to wipe off the note when the laundry’s done.
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Label storage baskets with clothespins.
Dollar store baskets are great for adding order to laundry room (or any) shelving. But things can get messy again quickly if it’s not clear what goes where. Forestall the issue by adding labels with clothespins.
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17. Put zip ties on broom and mop handles so you can hang them.
Those holes on handles are useless for hanging. But adding a zip tie loop means you can hang your cleaning tools from regular hooks and get them out of the corner, off the floor, and ready for the next cleaning sesh.
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18. Add a fold-out ironing board cabinet.
Rather than hanging your ironing board, consider a unit that folds out from the wall. In addition to hiding your board, a cabinet-type ironing board unit also offers storage for small items on its built in shelves.
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Use a wall-mounted drying rack.
When it comes time to dry your delicates, traditional drying racks can take up your entire laundry room floor space. A wall-mounted drying rack doesn’t take any room when folded up against the wall and pulls out just when you need it.
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Speed up everyone's least favorite chore.
By Alesandra Dubin
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The laundry room gets a bad rap. It’s not relaxing like the bedroom, entertaining like the family room, or delicious like the kitchen. It’s just a place for chores and dust bunnies, right? Not so fast. The laundry room can actually be a soothing, welcoming place when it’s well organized, attractive, and makes smart use of space.
To that end, we rounded up 25 laundry room organization hacks guaranteed to make your space the absolute best it can be. Think smart laundry room storage ideas and solutions like magnetic bins, rolling carts, and installed racks for hanging. Get inventive with dedicated bins for lint and socks just waiting to be reunited as a pair. Maximize space with clever small-space storage solutions for maximum functionality. And don’t forget to make it fun with cheeky signage and decorative accents.
Our laundry room organization ideas pull from smart blogger solutions and DIYs, plus affordable products you can buy online right now that will change the game by creating a more functional space than you ever thought possible. Whatever the specs of your own laundry room at home, these laundry room organization ideas and storage solutions will help transform the space into a room where you actually want to be. (Move over, bedroom!)
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Three Section Laundry Sorter
Separate clothes by color as you wear them.
$38 AT AMAZON
This three-piece hamper means you can have kids toss their whites, darks, and colors into the designated hamper at the end of each day — and skip separating the colors by yourself on laundry day.
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Add a folding station.
A.k.a. a countertop. Give your laundry room a mini makeover like this blogger did by installing a plywood waterfall counter on top of your machines.
Get the tutorial at Vintage Revivals.
SHOP WOOD SCREWS
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Use pretty bins and baskets.
Woven baskets (instead of plastic ones) will add some style to your laundry room, while keeping the dirty clothes hidden.
SHOP WOVEN BASKETS
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Foldable Laundry Rack
Buy a foldable drying rack.
$36 AT AMAZON
This drying rack is super versatile: It can hold up to 32 pounds of wet clothes when in use, then can be tucked out of the way to free up space once everything is dry.
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Use a slim rolling laundry cart.
Instead of letting the gap between your washer and drying to go waste, invest in a custom skinny rolling cart that'll fit between your machines and can store all of your cleaning supplies.
Get the tutorial at Infarrantly Creative.
SHOP WOOD GLUE
Rev-A-Shelf
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Rev-A-Shelf Fold-Out Ironing Board
Hide your ironing board in a drawer.
$206 AT KITCHENSOURCE.COM
This genius idea not only saves you space, but also eliminates the headache of pulling the ironing board out of the closet and setting it up.
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Or, hang your ironing board.
This DIY idea is another smart way to save space and keep your bulky ironing board from getting in the way.
Get the tutorial at The Wood Grain Cottage.
SHOP WALL HOOKS
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Make your door work harder.
Purchase a hanging rack system for the back of your door so you can keep the cleaning supplies and tools you need nearby.
Get the tutorial at My Sweet Savannah.
SHOP HANGING STORAGE
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Industrial Pipe Shelf
Add open shelves.
$105 AT AMAZON
Forget wasted wall space. You can store detergent or stain remover on these shelves and hang towels off of the bottom. Talk about a hardworking design.
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Roll towels.
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Make a lint box.
Skip the trash bin and create this cute box to save up all your lint. Quick tip: You can use the leftover lint later to light an outdoor fire.
Get the tutorial at Polished Habitat.
SHOP BROCHURE HOLDERS
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Wall-Mounted Laundry Drying Rack
Mount a drying rack on the wall.
$229 AT POTTERY BARN
This drying rack expands outward when you need it, then can be tucked tightly away for use later. Genius. Plus, there's a shelf on top for added storage space.
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Hanging Drying Rack
Or, hang a drying rack over the door.
$88 AT WEST ELM
Use your small space efficiently by hanging a drying rack over the door rather than taking up precious real estate on the floor. This one folds down flat when not in use, and it can also be wall mounted.
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Designate a drip-dry zone.
Install a clothesline so delicates and workout clothes have a place to drip-dry. Short on space? Try a basic rod with hangers or a collapsible style that is designed to tuck away.
SHOP TENSION RODS
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Hang a helpful chart.
This handy poster will help you easily determine the best washing machine temperatures for your loads and items.
Get the free printables at Everyday Best.
SHOP COMMAND STRIPS
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Laundry Guard
Use a laundry guard.
$30 AT AMAZON
To prevent losing your favorite shirt or pair of socks behind your machine, use a laundry guard to keep your dry clothes from falling and being forgotten.
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Assemble a moving laundry station.
Want to fold your laundry in front of the TV? No problem. This organizer on wheels lets you take this chore with you all around the house.
Get the tutorial at Hoosier Homemade.
SHOP WHEELS
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Create a miscellaneous items container.
We're talking change, buttons, basically a landing zone for all miscellaneous items that emerge from the wash and you don't know what to do with.
SHOP LARGE JARS
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Separate your laundry into bins.
Here's another way to get your family members to help out with sorting the laundry: Each number represents a different kind of item (like white clothes or colorful garments).
SHOP STORAGE CUBES WITH LABELS
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Install a set of hooks.
Hang your broom, duster, vacuum, and more cleaning supplies on hooks installed on your door (or utilize free wall space instead) to keep the room tidy and necessities easily accessible.
SHOP ADHESIVE HOOKS
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Downsize your bottles.
Transfer bulky containers of laundry supplies into more manageable glass jars. You can then use a pretty cake stand for organization and storage.
SHOP CAKE STANDS
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Small Wire Basket
Use the sides of your machines for additional storage.
Now 11% off
$12 AT AMAZON
Make maximal use of your space and keep your essentials close at hand by mounting flat-backed storage solutions right on the side of your stacked appliances.
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Lost Socks Laundry Sign with Basket
Make a plan to reunite socks.
$39 AT AMAZON
Those lost socks aren’t lost forever: Designate a bin to reunite pairs as soon as the match comes up. A cheeky message imparts some whimsy in the space.
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Magnetic Bin
Consider magnetic storage.
$23 AT AMAZON
When considering your available storage options, don’t forget about magnetic options! Hang them from your appliances or other metallic surfaces for an easy, tool-free solution that can be reorganized without damage at any time.
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Laundry Room Metal Sign
Make it decorative.
$16 AT AMAZON
Sure, it’s a utilitarian space. But don’t forget how much time you spend in the laundry room (like it or not). To that end, give it decorative, playful touches that make the experience as pleasant and fun as it can be.
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Alesandra Dubin Contributing Writer Alesandra is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Prevention, Insider, Glamour, Shondaland, AFAR, Parents, TODAY and countless other online and print outlets.
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Are we thinking about how to properly organize laundry at home? But this is definitely one of the household chores that repeats, and repeats, and repeats. And they never run out: as soon as the laundry basket is emptied, the next day it begins to fill up again. And if you try to create a specific laundry strategy that would make this job easier? nine0147
Let's start with the fact that we are used to doing laundry at home, and not in special paid laundries, as in America and European countries. Therefore, the first step to the competent organization of a home laundry will be the development of a laundry schedule. There are several options, just choose the one that suits you:
one day - under bed linen, the other - under everyday clothes, etc . ;
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Allocate a personal laundry day for each family member.
And to make everyone comfortable, find a convenient place for each “participant” in the process: a washing machine, a basket, detergents, an ironing board, etc.
The main stages of any home washing:
Collection and sorting of dirty clothes.
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Washing directly.
Drying washed items.
Folding and storage of washed laundry.
Ironing.
The following recommendations will help you simplify the cycle, save time, and sometimes nerves in doing this work. Remember that home laundry should be as simple as possible at each of its stages, in priority - saving space, time and energy. In the end, your “laundry room” should not be so much beautiful as functional and comfortable, and if it’s just good in it, then the laundry itself will not seem like an unpleasant duty. nine0147
Washing machine
Without this technology, modern man can no longer do. In an ordinary apartment, there are few options for placing a washing machine: in the bathroom, in the kitchen or in the pantry. It is better if the machine is built into the interior of the room and covered with a panel: this way it will not catch the eye and take up extra space. To avoid the subsequent collection of various household rubbish on the upper horizontal surface, hide it under the countertop or hang a cabinet on top for, for example, household chemicals. nine0147
Few people think about such a useful little thing as a small drawer or basket next to the washing machine. It is needed in order to place coins, banknotes, keys, handkerchiefs and other important things that family members often forget in their pockets when determining dirty things for storage in the basket. Everyone can easily find their "lost" there.
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Laundry storage
The basket is necessary in order to reduce the energy consumption for partial loading of the washing machine. A simple plastic basket, box or bag in plain sight is both ugly and takes up extra space. Choose modern wicker or textile baskets, wardrobe trunks with lids, folding or drawers built into the cabinet, etc. nine0147
Take the time to find a large basket with compartments for dirty things in stores or mesh sorting bags that can be hung on the inside of cabinet doors. Pre-sorting into whites, colours, bed linen, towels, etc. more hygienic, significantly saves time and protects things from unwanted staining.
Consider storing dirty, delicate clothing. It would be nice to have a reminder of such special clothing somewhere in a conspicuous place to prevent it from being loaded with other things and accidentally damaged. nine0147
Household chemicals
Powders, laundry capsules, stain removers should ideally be stored near the washing machine, in a place protected from children and closed from prying eyes. Use a hanging cabinet or built-in shelves, a rigid basket or box for this.
Washing powder in a large bag is both inconvenient to store and pour into the machine tray, so why not pour it into a container that is more convenient to store and use? If possible, use laundry capsules: they are sold in convenient containers and take up very little space. nine0147
Laundry drying
When planning a laundry room, it makes sense to purchase a dryer that can accommodate a large amount of wet washed laundry. Mounted on the wall or ceiling, the folding or modular dryer won't take up much space in the bathroom or where you dry clothes. It is convenient to dry large items on a folding dryer with several strings: stretching a coverlet or sheet over one string and under another with sagging to an acceptable length, you will get something sinusoidal, with natural ventilation. nine0147
If your budget allows, consider an electric dryer. Placed above or next to washing appliances, it also saves space, as you can now forego conventional floor or ceiling dryers. When using an electric dryer, in addition, there is no need to wait for things to dry and then iron them: the entire cycle will end many times faster, and you can do more interesting things with a clear conscience.
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An ironing board standing against a wall or behind a door is far from the optimal solution for a modern apartment. Try, if possible, to implement a built-in option, for example, in a closet. At the same time, an ironing board and an iron should be easily accessible for an adult. If space permits, then purchase an ironing chest of drawers for storing washed clothes: it is both modern and aesthetically pleasing. And don't forget a quality ironing board cover, it minimizes fabric damage during ironing and makes the process much more enjoyable. nine0147
Ironing is usually time consuming, so try to make the most of your time. You can, for example, watch a movie, listen to music or an audiobook.
Organization of laundry in a private house
Organizing a laundry room in your home is much easier, especially if it is included in the original project. This does not require a lot of space, most often a utility basement is used. All you need: install a washer and dryer, a basket for dirty clothes, place washing powders and utensils (for example, a basin for hand washing) compactly and nearby. The rules for organizing such a laundry room are no different from those described above, and you have the opportunity to make a laundry tray. The tray is a pipe or, if you like, a tunnel into which dirty clothes descend from the upper floors and go straight to the basket. Comfortable and very practical. nine0147
Finally
If you don't live alone, don't take on all the housework yourself. A good home laundry strategy includes allowing the whole family to participate. It will partially make life easier for the hostess, making housework easier and more enjoyable if everyone knows:
where to put dirty clothes;
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where to determine the dried items before ironing;
what to do with things made of delicate materials and other highlights.
This approach teaches children to be responsible and participate in household chores on an equal basis with adults.
To your attention another pair of useful life hacks . Europeans are increasingly refusing clothes made of wrinkled fabrics: cotton shirts, linen suits, things made of cheap synthetics. If you don't have to follow a strict work dress code, buy practical clothes made from modern materials. You can completely abandon ironing, depriving the washing cycle of one of the longest stages.
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