Whether you have a dedicated laundry room, a laundry closet, or a corner of a basement, things can get disorganized faster than you can say “spin cycle.” These handy tips will help to organize your laundry by corraling all your stain removers and detergents, finding stray socks and mittens, and generally making laundry day less of a chore.
ORGANIZE YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM WITH ONE TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE
LAUNDRY LINT BIN – A POLISHED HABITAT
We all know cleaning out your lint trap prevents your dryer from becoming a fire hazard, but where do you put all that lint? Turn an old mailbox (or a small waste basket) into a lint bin.
LOST SOCK SIGN – 100 THINGS 2 DO
Tired of trying to track down the missing half of all your pairs of socks? Create a lost sock sign with dollar store clothespins!
DRY ERASE MARKER TRICK – MOTHER’S NICHE
I think this lifehack is so clever. If you have multiple people in your house that do laundry, you can leave pertinent information for them by writing notes with dry erase markers!
EMPTIED POCKETS PIGGY BANK – I HEART ORGANIZING
Let your family know that if it’s left in a pocket, it goes in the pig! Stash away all the pocket change in a dollar store piggy bank.
“SAVE DOBBY” LOST SOCK JAR – HOUSEWIFE ECLECTIC
Harry Potter fans will appreciate this way to keep pair-less socks stored away until their mate is found.
DECANTED DETERGENT – IMPERFECT HOMEMAKING
You can also use dollar store jars to decant your laundry detergent. Those plastic jugs can be an eyesore, and this is a much more attractive solution.
MASON JARS FOR POWDERS AND PINS – ORGANIZE AND DECORATE EVERYTHING
Use a variety of jars for detergent, stain remover, clothespins, and other laundry necessities.
LABELED BASKETS FOR SUPPLIES – EAT SLEEP DECORATE
If you would rather have them out of sight, you can store laundry essentials in bins or baskets that are clearly labeled.
PERSONALIZED LAUNDRY BASKET TAGS – THRIFTER IN DISGUISE
Cut down on sorting time by giving each family member their own basket with a personalized laundry tag. Your next challenge is making those family members put their own laundry away!
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Anne Champ says
I LOVE your laundry room organizing tips. I think they might actually make doing laundry a little less annoying. These are great tips for people looking to seel their homes too!
madincrafts says
I am so glad you found them useful! Thanks for the comment!