We are into the beautiful fall season and it is a myth that most of us only do “spring” cleaning. Lots of us do a “fall” cleaning also to get us ready for the winter season and holiday period that will be upon us very shortly. Last blog we talked a bit about getting our laundry room or areas more organized. Laundry is a huge part of our home chores and takes up loads of our time, no pun intended! This is an often neglected area of our homes and can easily be organized to save us time, energy, and money. The following are some tips and ways to set up your laundry room or area to make the most of the space you have.
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In many home the laundry area is very limited to a small bathroom area, closet off the kitchen, or a mudroom area. This means you are limited in your space so we must be very creative here. Stackable washers and dryers are the obvious choice to maximize and economize your limited space. If possible find a set that has a pull out shelf between the units for folding items as they come out of the dryer and then can slide back in to be out of sight. A variety of ways to camouflage the laundry area are available such as louvered doors painted a pretty color, curtains in a great pattern, or even shade that go top to floor.
Larger Area
If you are lucky enough to have a larger space for your laundry needs then their are lots of things you can do to make the room as organized as possible. There are all sorts of ideas for containing your laundry and cleaning supplies. Cabinetry will allow for storage needs very adequetly as this is a common source of frustration in most laundry areas. Shelving inside will help corral supplies into one area. Having a shelving unit of some kind outside the cabinets will also help with folding dried laundry as well. A rod of some sort will help with hanging needs and a retractable clothes line will help with all your drying needs.
Everything In Its Place
Laundry space that has loads of storage options will not only function well but will be a place you won’t mind working in as you do the laundry. There are so many storage solutions available on the marketplace today. One of the best ways to begin organizing is in the containers where your dirty laundry is. Presorting is easy when you have the proper containers. One each for whites, dark’s, and delicate’s makes Carry and Wash easier than you can imagine. When the basket is full it’s time to wash. This works even better if you make the family responsible for carrying their basket to the laundry room and picking up when done.
Create space in the room to store your winter wear out of the normal coat closet. If you have the room this is a great organizing idea for the entire family. This way instead of all over the house, you can find your hats, gloves, and scarves all in one place. You may also find it helpful to create a Pet Space for those needs our pets have. The laundry area is a great place for those supplies also.
Decorate
Making sure this space is as clutter free as you can possibly make it will mean you won’t mind showing it off. Use shelves and open spaces for your collectibles and lighting to highlight will make this space very open and inviting for everyone.
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If you are too far behind and feeling overwhelmed as you begin this re-design of your laundry area here at Laundry Express we can help you “catch up” before you implement a new routine. Our Raleigh laundromat offers tons of various services, including dry cleaning and more!
