The best ways to keep your laundry organised
It's the room where most of the cleaning takes place yet we all seem to struggle to keep it tidy.
Instead of wallowing in our household chore misery, it's time to get organised and give the most underrated room in the home the set-up it deserves.
We've found some useful space savers and storage options to solve your laundry woes.
Enjoy!
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Black Retractable Clothes Rack
The ultimate space saver, this retractable rack is ideal for air-drying your shirts. Simply pull it forward to create rack space, and hang your clothes to dry in such a way that decreases any wrinkling. Play your cards (or hang your laundry) right, and you might even be able to save time on ironing, too.
Collapsible Laundry Basket
If laundry basket stacks are dominating your space, this smaller basket offers an easier solution. Simply stick it to the wall, and pull it out to hold your dirty laundry when you need the space for it. When your washing is complete, collapse it back into the wall to restore your laundry to normal.
Sink Organiser Set
With a soap dispenser and a neat box for organisation, this little storage set will see your laundry bench looking more organised in no time. You can add soap or sanitiser for the bottle, and use the remaining space to store sponges, cloth, brushes, or any other smaller laundry items that might be sitting haphazard across your space.
Seymour's Collapse Laundry Basket, 37L
This collapsible basket makes for simple and easy storage, takes up minimal room, and easily folds out when ready for the next batch of dirty clothes.
Metal Laundry Storage Organiser Basket
If your laundry is looking a little messy, popping your smaller bits and bobs into baskets is an easy way to bring calm to chaos. These baskets are perfect for folded hand towels, or can be used to keep your cleaning cloths, brushes, lint rollers, or cleaning products in order.
Laundry Detergent Dispenser
Detergent boxes taking over your small laundry? Bring a simple solution to your space with this dispenser, which comes with measuring cups, giving you the perfect amount of detergent for each load. You can also buy this for the kitchen to store your rice, flour, sugar, or cereal.
2 Pack Caddy Shelf
While these caddies are primarily designed for the shower, they'll fit perfectly in the laundry too. Store your cleaning products in orderly rows, or use them to store brushes, lint rollers, or other knick knacks you need in the laundry.
Wire Over The Door Ironing Caddy
Ironing boards are cumbersome and constantly falling out of cupboards at the worst moments. So, it's probably time you changed the way you store yours. This over-the-door caddy has holding space for both your iron and ironing board. These days, many prefer a simple steamer, but if you're not ready to part with your iron just yet, this is a great way to keep it from overrunning your space.
Freestanding 3-Tier Over Washing Machine Storage Rack
This 188cm-tall storage rack moves everything off the floor, or stacked high on top of the washing machine, into a compact rack. With three tiers, you'll be able to store your laundry needs at arm's reach. It holds up to 20kg and is also rust-resistant – crucial in a wet zone like the laundry.
Eco for Me Adhesive Broom Holder
If the sound of your broom sliding down the wall and hitting the floor is a common occurance you need to get your hands on this broom holder. This mount firmly holds your brooms and mops upright and in place.
SONGMICS Laundry Sorting Cart, four hampers
This laundry cart will help sort your clothing as you go, instead of rushing to get your colours in order before the cycle starts.
Above the cart is a hanging rack that can hold up to 20kg and can help dry your clothes, or make steaming them simple and easy. With lockable, 360-degree swivel wheels you can move it around the house with ease.
Haundry Laundry Sorter Hamper, 135L
If instructions help your family sort their laundry accurately, this hamper is the one for you.
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Savvy & Sorted Minimalist Laundry Labels
Keep track of all your household cleaning and clothes washing products with these handy labels.
Wall Mounted Laundry Drying Rack
Collapsible drying racks are great but can get in the way if you're tight on space. Once attached to the wall, this tri-folding drying rack can be pulled out whenever you need and folds back into place, saving time and space.
Wuciray 2-Tier Under Sink Organiser
Some of the essentials aren't the most aesthetically pleasing, so having under sink storage can help make your room look clean and clutter free, while also keeping the must-haves close by.
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Laundry Detergent Drip Catcher, two pack
Stop the sticky liquid detergent and clothing softener building up in the lid or dripping down the bottle onto the bench or floor. Instead, use this drip catcher to save the mess and collect the drips in a small cup to use in a later wash – simple, easy and cost effective!
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