Laundry….aaaahhhh love it or dread it, it is a constant in our lives and needs to get done, constantly! This never ending and thankless chore can very much benefit from being done in a space free from clutter and disarray…it can also be made better by having everything that you need on hand for the chore - let me explain.
The nice thing about creating a clutter-free and organized space in which to do the laundry is that it does not require much. If you have a giant room with all the trimmings, great but just know that there are only a few requirements for a neat and efficient laundry space.
Having the tools you need
Yes, I am talking about the obvious - make sure you have laundry detergent well stocked and available to you, as well as other laundry related items you need: bounce, fabric softener, stain remover, bleach, dryer balls - you get the drift. I suggest keeping and housing these items together in some way, whether that be in a cabinet or on a counter keep these like items together. Take stock and replenish any items that are running low so that they are always on hand when you need them.
Having the (hanging) space
Many of our laundered items need to be hung or laid to dry, and it is important for you to have some space in which to do this in your laundry area, so that you are not running around with wet clothing looking for a place to put them. There are excellent and easy to mount hanging shelves that you can buy or even a rolling hanging rack can work well in your laundry space. In terms of a surface on which to lay clothing to dry, so many things can work: a small table or shelf come to mind, but whatever you decide to use, having something for this use can be pretty handy.
Keeping you washing machine and dryer in good shape is important too, so remember to clean your machines out regularly so they will last a long time.
