It’s easy to identify the technological advances over the last decade or two that have made our lives easier. Mobile phones. GPS devices. Laptops. Email. And the list goes on.
But one of the household chores we must deal with on a regular basis hasn’t gotten much simpler: doing laundry. We still have to pick up our dirty clothes, separate them, put them in the washer, then throw them in the dryer or hang them to air dry. Sure, some new features have been added to the machines that clean our clothes. But the whole laundry experience is still just as cumbersome and annoying as it has been throughout recent history.
Now here’s the good news: There are some clever laundry organizers that can make this task a little easier.
Wicker between washer and dryer drawers
No storage cabinets? No problem. This four drawer unit only requires 8½ inches between the washer and dryer. Easy-glide drawers give you plenty of space to store detergent, stain treatments, dryer sheets, fabric softener, and other laundry room necessities, keeping them hidden from view. The front facade of the cabinet resembles an elegant hand-woven rattan.
wire shelf for washing machine
Why rummage through cabinets when you can easily store everything you need in each one? This innovative wire rack mounts neatly over the back of your washing machine to expand the storage space in your laundry room. Gives you an accessible place for boxes, bottles, and other containers of laundry supplies. And its coated finish won’t scratch appliance surfaces.
Luxury Commercial Laundry Center
Think of it as a complete portable laundry room. It has three separate mesh basket bags that are removable and washable. The clothes rail gives you space to hang drying clothes, while the top shelf allows you to store and transport folded clothes. All of these features sit on a six foot tall heavy duty coated steel frame with caster wheels.
Commercial Chrome Accordion Drying Rack
It’s not one of those flimsy wood or plastic laundry units. This extendable clothesline features heavy-duty steel construction with a bright chrome finish to help repel rust. You’ll have more than enough space to hang the clothes you don’t trust in a dryer. When you’re done, the shelf folds down to just three inches in height for convenient storage in a closet or under a bed.
smart laundry pole
You wouldn’t think a laundry organizer could be called “smart,” but this item earns that title. This metal pole opens to become a freestanding clothesline. Four arms in the middle provide space for hanging delicate items, and a bar at the top lets you secure hangers to help dry shirts, blouses, and jackets. The pole is made of durable metal and is fully adjustable.
retractable clothesline
If you don’t have enough space available to store a drying rack, mount one to your laundry room wall! When closed, it’s about the size of a paper towel rack. But it expands to give you multiple racks on which you can hang towels, shirts or delicates. Even when it’s retracted, there are still five hooks, which you can use to dry bras, caps, or small items of clothing.
Wonder Washer
Here’s a nifty little gadget you can use instead of (or in addition to) a regular washing machine. This tall 14-inch blender-shaped unit can be easily carried with its plastic handle and requires no plumbing. Just plug it into an outlet, fill it with detergent, water, and laundry, then set the timer. Use for delicate garments or with special washing instructions.
Stackable Sweater Dryer
Tired of trying to hang your sweaters all over the laundry room? This sturdy plastic and mesh sweater dryer folds out to give you ample space to spread out a damp sweater. You can buy several and stack them on top of each other to dry multiple sweaters without taking up a lot of space. During the summer, you can fold each dryer back up and hang it on a clothes rod for easy storage.
lingerie laundry bag
One of the most irritating parts of doing laundry is having smaller delicates tangle or stretch out in the washing machine. This polyester mesh bag allows you to put those troublesome washable items in and not worry about washing machine damage. The four zippered compartment design allows you to separate your panties, lingerie and other delicate items. It also works well for baby clothes, handkerchiefs, and other smaller items.
Our lives are so busy these days that we need all the help we can get. Staying organized will help us achieve that goal, and it starts with everyday tasks like doing laundry. So if one of these laundry organizers can simplify your life even a little, then it can have a substantial positive effect on your mood and outlook. And that in itself may be priceless.