--- title: How to Organize a Laundry Room description: If you’re planning to remodel or just want to get clutter under control, these tips will help you to better organize a laundry room. image: https://info.neals.com/hs-fs/file-28940852-jpg/images/laundryorganization.jpg --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # [How to Organize a Laundry Room](https://info.neals.com/bid/207569/How-to-Organize-a-Laundry-Room) Posted by [Cyndi Kohler](https://info.neals.com/author/cyndi-kohler) on Thu, Aug 16, 2012 ![Laundry Room by Neal's](https://info.neals.com/hs-fs/file-28940852-jpg/images/laundryorganization.jpg?width=400&height=303&name=laundryorganization.jpg)When you think about efficiency in a laundry room, start by considering the way you use the room. There are **four** primary tasks on laundry day: sorting, washing, drying and folding clothes. If you are [planning to remodel your laundry area](http://neals.com/home-remodeling/laundry-storage/) or just want to get clutter under control, organize a laundry room according to these tasks.  Here are some tips to help you get started: ### 1. Sorting Laundry. No matter how or where you sort the laundry, make sure you have the space you need to organize items, especially if you have a large family. If you sort in the laundry room, well-designed space can make the job easier. ### 2. Washing Laundry. An efficient laundry room should have the following: - **A washer that is in good condition (see our “Laundry Room Safety Checklist”) for tips.**  Select an appropriate model for your space. - **A laundry sink.** It could be a deep utility washtub or built into a cabinet. Stained items can be pre-treated in the sink and hand washables can be soaked.  If you have a built-in sink, a gooseneck faucet with a spray is helpful for spot cleaning. - **Storage for supplies.** [Cabinets](http://www.houzz.com/photos/laundry-room/brookhaven-cabinets) and shelving help keep supplies organized and accessible. ### 3. Drying Laundry.  Keep your dryer in good condition. Save time and avoid fires by cleaning the lint filter of your dryer after each use and the outside vent filter each week. For air-drying clothes, follow these tips: - Place a door clothes hanger on the door of your laundry room to hanger clothes that require air-drying, like lingerie and delicates that will later be ironed. The door hanger is also a great place to hold ironed clothes. - Use collapsible racks for air-drying clothes and sweaters that can be folded after use and stored along a wall. - Install a retractable clothesline in the room. - Install a rod under an upper cabinet or over a sink. You may also want to install a fan that vents to the outside to provide air circulation in your laundry room. The circulating air will prevent moisture build up that can lead to mold and musty odors. It will also help speed up air-drying of clothes that can’t be put in the dryer. ### 4. Folding Laundry.  If you prefer to fold your clothes in a laundry room, you’ll need a work surface.  Counter space is the best. Counters can be easily kept clean and are the ideal height and place for folding laundry. If your laundry is located in a closet or basement, a narrow bench nearby could suffice. An old table could also be a great place to fold clothes or organize laundry baskets. Mobile carts are also efficient in laundry areas because they provide a place for folding and storage underneath. ### Other things to consider in designing your laundry room: - Plan appropriate lighting. There should be task lighting near the machines and over work areas. Decorative lighting in laundry rooms is becoming a “hot” trend. - Use attractive and uplifting paint colors. There is also a resurgence of wallpaper in laundry rooms. - Place artwork on the walls. - If your laundry room has natural light, add a houseplant or two. If you spend a lot of time each week doing laundry, [make the space as pleasing as possible](http://www.houzz.com/photos/laundry-room/) and the work will be less of a chore. 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