We all envision our laundry room as this wonderful space where all your clothes are efficiently organized in a perfect system. But for many of us, our laundry space is a disaster area. With laundry as a never-ending cycle (no pun intended), sometimes it seems impossible to get this space under control.
Fortunately, your laundry ‘disaster area’ isn’t a lost cause with the right strategy. Follow these 4 easy tips to get your laundry room efficient, organized, and much less stressful for you.
1. Utilize Your Wall Space
One of the most commonly overlooked organization keys to any space – your laundry room included – your walls hold the key to a less cluttered area. Why not get more from your wall space with laundry room cabinets, shelving, and other components?
Shelving or storage cabinets can be quickly and painlessly installed by a professional (or by a handy spouse). By giving you the space you need on the wall, you’ll reduce the need to spread everything out across the floor. Even just one laundry room cabinet will dramatically improve the clutter and help you feel better.
2. Install Hanging Clothes Racks for More Efficiency
When you’re trying to get your clutter up off the floor, something as easy as a hanging clothes rack can help. These are quick and easy to set up, and they’ll make it much easier for you to keep everything organized. Even better, you can hang almost dry clothes on them to get more clothes through the wash and dry cycles even faster.
3. Use a Simple Basket Sorting System
One of the main reasons laundry rooms get messy is because you’re trying to frantically sort through all the laundry. To make this problem go away, a simple basket sorting system can help.
One great idea starts with a laundry room cabinet with sliding drawers that contain your baskets – and an ironing board top. If you have a lot of laundry to deal with, you could make a larger sorting station with some PVC pipe connecting several laundry bags together. Once your system is in place, you’ll be amazed how much easier you can keep things organized.
4. Create Uniformity with Clear Storage Containers
With all the different detergents, cleaners, and stain removers, your soap area probably looks a bit chaotic. By converting this to using clear containers, you’ll still have everything you need right at your fingertips. You’ll also have a more uniform looking presentation which will keep this space looking clean and accessible.
As you can see, reclaiming your laundry room space isn’t as scary is it may initially seem. From storage to basket sorting, just a few small tweaks can significantly boost your organizational potential. And that will help you feel so much better when laundry day comes around again.
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