Laundry Room Organizing
Laundry room organizing is vital to a smooth routine. Dirty laundry is like the mail - it always comes in but can be easily controlled with a little maintenance. Having a clear, organized space will largely contribute to getting the job done efficiently. Who doesn't want that?!? Check out the laundry room organizing process and products outlined below to get started. Search Our Site Family Tips: Get everyone involved. Even if it's just you and your significant other, doing laundry is much easier when the rest of the family pitches in. Everyone can... -empty the pockets of their pants/shorts before throwing them into the hamper. A great incentive for this is to make a rule: ALL THOSE THAT DON'T EMPTY THEIR OWN POCKETS WILL HAVE TO GIVE THE CONTENTS TO ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER. This an easy way to make a few dollars! :) -put their laundry in a hamper (and not on the floor). -bring their hampers to the laundry room on laundry days. -put their own folded laundry away. The Process Utilize the general organizing procedure of purge, sort and store, and apply it laundry room organizing. • In order to do this, ask yourself appropriate questions (i.e. Is it expired? Is it still usable?). • As you make decisions, put the item in the corresponding pile/bag/box - Keep, Distribute Around The House, Recycle, Trash. • Take out the trash and distribute the items around the house. This is very important. The laundry room often becomes a dumping ground for random items, and simply clearing the room of this excess clutter will make way for the area's intended purpose: doing the laundry! • Now that you've gotten rid of the unnecessary items, separate what's left into categories (i.e. cleaning products, laundry accessories, baskets, etc.). This way you can see what and how much you have. • Utilize the built-in storage if you already have it. Use the cabinets to hold detergents and other cleaning products. 
• Use open bins or baskets (see Aluminum-Framed Fabric Bins below) to categorize the items in the cabinets by likeness (i.e. detergents, ironing equipment, hangers).• Mount a drying rack to the wall or use a collapsible product to conserve space (see Collapsible Drying Rack below). • Use small containers (like baskets or tupperwares) to house the coins and other treasures you find in pockets. • Place a small trash can nearby for pitching lint, used dryer sheets and any other resulting garbage. • If you are cramped for space and your laundry room also houses other items, use stacking plastic drawers or bins to separate and store them (i.e. light bulbs, batteries). • Remember, the laundry isn't done until things have been folded or hung and PUT AWAY. • Get into the habit of putting items in their proper places on a regular basis. Take a few minutes each time you do a load to distribute rogue items to other parts of the house. This small task will help you effortlessly maintain your laundry room's cleanliness. Laundry room organizing products are vital to maximizing the space and adding efficiency to the tasks performed in this room on a regular basis. Aluminum-Framed Fabric Bins - a Laundry Room Organizing Favorite! |
