6 Tips on How to Clean and Organize Your Laundry Room

Once upon a time, laundry rooms were these small and dark rooms everyone tried to keep hidden from the eyes. However, times have changed, and many people are quite proud of the spaces they have created using smart design, plenty of light and smart organizing and cleaning skills. If you want to have a modern and beautiful laundry room, here are a few tips on how to make that dream a reality:

Fix the weird smell

One of the first things people notice when stepping into any space is the smell. Well, if your laundry room has a funky aroma, it might be time for some serious cleaning. Many people assume you don’t have to clean the washing machine because its main purpose is removing dirt. However, while you might not need to worry about dirt and dust in your washer, this wet environment is perfect for breeding mold. Mold can make both your clothes and your entire laundry room smell weird and stuffy. Take time to clean your washing machine, starting with the rubber gasket covering the doors to your washing machine. And don’t forget the detergent dispenser. Also, when not in use, leave the washer and dryer doors open to allow the drums to dry, and keep dirty clothes in closed hampers

Add hampers

If you want your laundry room to be clean and smell nice, stock up on two or even three hampers. With several bins, you’ll be able to keep your laundry sorted out into whites, blacks and coloreds, and avoid any ugly overflow of the bins. Today you can even get little fresheners to stick to the bin lids to improve the smell of the hamper and the entire room. For best space-saving effectiveness, you can opt for bins that can be stacked, so you can put vertical space to a better use.

Choose the right appliances

If you have a huge laundry room, you can spare some space to place only the best appliances with a big capacity for dirty clothes. Medium space laundry rooms can still have a separate washer and dryer but they can be stacked to save some space and still benefit from all the cleaning functions. Even small rooms can get away with both a washer and a dryer. You can invest in a practical washing machine dryer combo that provides you with many functions for a fraction of space. New models are high-tech and efficient in washing and drying even the most sensitive materials. And you can use the space above this appliance as a folding counter or add shelves for storage. Your appliances will definitely play a part in cleanliness, effectiveness and organizing your laundry room so be smart.

Organize your cleaning supplies

Your laundry room is the perfect place to keep all your cleaning supplies in one spot and away from children and pets. However, somehow we always end up with a bunch of half-full bottles of detergent and a random display of crusty spray bottles. One way to prevent cleaning supplies from overtaking your laundry room is to remove the unnecessary cleaning supply clutter. Everything past its expiration date needs to be disposed of safely, and the rest should find a nice hidden home. If you have space for cabinets, this is the perfect spot. Invest in smaller caddies so you can sort products into categories or create one cleaning kit caddy you can carry all around the house and have everything you need at hand. With cabinets and caddies, your cleaning products will remain hidden yet always be easy to find.

Hide your ironing board

The best piece of advice is to move away from the clothes that require ironing. If that’s not possible for you, at least you can make this chore a bit easier. For instance, investing in a smaller ironing board that can be attached to the back of your door or fit between the wall and the washer/drier is a good idea. This way, you’ll always have it handy but won’t find it in your way.

Catch the change

When putting your laundry for a wash, do you often find yourself digging out coins, pens, business cards and other little trinkets out of the pockets? Instead of leaving them out, grab a practical jar and store these random items in a safe spot. This is a great solution for keeping your laundry room tidy and clean, because it keeps the clutter away and reminds you to check the pockets before tossing clothes inside the washer.

Now you have a few practical tips on keeping your laundry room clean and tidy at all times. This way, your laundry chores will be slightly less annoying.