3 Steps to an Organized Laundry Room

In the meantime, there are a few things I do to make doing the wash go a little more smoothly. For example, I try to consistently wash smaller batches of clothing.  This helps me to wash, dry, fold/hang, and put away everything. Of course, it does help to have an organized laundry area.

Here are three ways things to keep in mind when organizing your laundry room:

1. Keep supplies close by. If you have to go searching for laundry supplies, this will definitely slow down the process. Instead, keep your detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, and anything else you use for laundry (like baking soda or vinegar) next to your washer/dryer. If you have the benefit of a larger laundry room, consider mounting your ironing board/iron to a wall (of the back of the entry door). If you use a hand-held steamer instead, store it on an easy to reach shelf.
2. Store supplies on your walls. You may not want to keep your supplies stacked on top of your machines, particularly if  you have top loaders. Installing shelving or cabinets above or next to your washer/dryer will keep supplies within reach for adults and out of reach of children. Not sure whether to use open shelving or cabinets? That depends on whether or not you want see everything. Cabinets can give you a neater look because you can close the doors. But, if you already have a door that closes off the entire laundry area (like I do), having cabinet doors may not be needed.
3. Make it easy to fold or hang clothing. A hanger holder will be very helpful for clothing that needs to be hung until you can get them to your closet. Mount it near your dryer so that you can quickly and easily hang clothing. If possible (i.e., if you have front loaders), install a shelf right over the washer and dryer so that you have a place to fold clothing.

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