Last Updated on May 20, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Do you know how to organize laundry room chaos? Of all of the housework chores, laundry is the one that seems the most never ending to me. Check out these tips.
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How to Organize Laundry Room Chaos
I can get all of the laundry washed, dried, folded and put away and a few hours later, there is a full basket of dirty clothes again. Most of the laundry ends up being my responsibility.
Yes, I know that I have two teenagers and a husband who “should” be able to help with laundry. Honestly, I’ve tried a few times, but it just doesn’t work out.
The clothes aren’t sorted correctly. The amount of detergent is never right. The clothes come out damp from the dryer. They get wadded up into a wrinkled mess instead of folded neatly.
Organizing your laundry room
I have decided that I need to work on getting an organized laundry room to help reduce a bit of the chaos. The first step in being able to organize laundry is to make it easier for people to help.
Right now, everyone has a laundry basket in their room for dirty clothes. When it’s full, they bring it downstairs to the bathroom where the laundry is for me to wash.
That doesn’t work well for me because there is nowhere to sort the laundry. I like to sort laundry into darks, whites, and towels. Here are a few steps I’m taking to get more organized.
Do laundry daily
Do it daily. And, do a little bit every day. Don’t try to tackle a mound of laundry all in one day.
Dirty clothes that are left to build up can leave an odor in your laundry room, and there is always a potential increase in bacteria.
Ask for help
Make everyone responsible for making sure their clothes get brought to the laundry room when they are dirty. You can’t do it all.
Do I need to sort laundry?
Sort the laundry. Laundry should be sorted into dark, lights, towels and delicates. All too often I toss it all in the washer together.
Where to store laundry supplies
Store supplies nearby. If you have the room, make sure that all of your laundry supplies are stored near the washer/dryer. We have a tiny bathroom/laundry room, so that’s not always possible.
Earth Breeze laundry sheets take up so much less room than traditional jugs of detergent. It’s all we use right now to save on space and still have clean, fresh laundry. Check them out.
Saving space in the laundry room
All in one washer/dryer. We have very little room in the bathroom. The only way I could have a washer, AND dryer is to get an all in one unit. It goes in dirty, washes, dries, and comes out clean. It’s a huge time saver.
Take it out immediately
Remove the laundry as soon as it is dry. You will not have wrinkles that way. Promptly fold and put away.
Don’t live out of a laundry basket all week. If you do have ironing to do, deal with it immediately and hang it up. That way the laundry room will be clean, and the clothes will be ready to wear.
You may also like my article about natural laundry boosters and how to clean a front load washing machine.
So, do you have any tips for organizing laundry?
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Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.
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