Are you struggling to keep your laundry room organized? If so, read on for three simple ways to organize your laundry room in a flash. You’ll be able to find the cleaning products you need quickly and easily and even save money when you aren’t buying duplicates! And if you have tips or tricks of your own, feel free to share them in the comments section below!
1) Purge your laundry room
Since laundry rooms are often cramped and cluttered, it’s important to purge everything that doesn’t have a home. Pick up anything off the floor and put it back where it belongs. If you can’t find where something belongs, ask yourself if you need the item or not. If you don’t need it, donate or throw it away. Once you’ve purged your entire space, it’ll be easier to see what needs to be organized. Once you’ve purged your entire space, it’ll be easier to see what needs to be organized. Next time you go shopping for organizing supplies (see our list below), purchase only items that will fill those spaces–nothing more!
2) Create clothing & detergent zones
One of the easiest ways to organize your laundry room is by color. This will make it easier and faster when you’re looking for the matching pair of socks or that favorite shirt. You can also choose to organize by type, such as shirts and jeans, or even by the season, such as winter and summer clothes. Another way to keep your laundry area organized is by separating the piles into sections based on who needs what. For example, this could be sorted by mom, dad, kids and pets. The last way to stay organized is by putting all of your detergents together on one shelf. It’s best if these are labeled with their brand name so you know which detergent goes with which load size.
3) Add hidden storage
Hidden storage is one of the best ways to make your laundry room feel less cluttered and more organized. You can easily add hidden storage by adding baskets or shelves under the washer and dryer, under kitchen cabinets, or even inside your dresser drawers. Install built-in shelves: Another way to free up space in your laundry room is by installing built-in shelving for clothing that needs a wash. Simply measure the length and width of the space you have available before deciding on what size shelf will work best for you. Add hooks: Adding hooks to any part of your laundry area will help you organize anything from towels to mops. Hooks can be added anywhere from on top of cabinet doors, next to the sink or on any wall.
