KATV Channel 7 - The Spirit of Arkansas: Laundry Room Organization Tips

Gail Richards from The Container Store came by to share some wonderful tips on organizing your laundry room!

The Container Store
209 North University Ave., Suite 100
Little Rock
501-660-7828

Sorting Saves Time
Keeping it simple as sorting your laundry by whites, darks and dry cleaning as soon as you undress will help you save time when doing laundry. Choose a laundry hamper with compartments to help with the job. If you have a small laundry room, hang laundry bags from a rod above the washer and dryer to aid in sorting. And don't forget to get the kids involved in sorting their own laundry.  To help them keep it top of mind, place a hamper in their room or bathroom.  
PRODUCT
o  3-Section Iron Folding Hamper
o Sock Pro Sock Clips

Get the Hang Of It
No one loves wrinkles, so when laundering items that tend to get wrinkled, put them on hangers as soon as possible to reduce wrinkling and help you save time when ironing.  Depending on space, incorporate a closet rod into your laundry room plan with elfa, which is our custom shelving and drawer system, or you can opt for a freestanding garment rack to hang freshly pressed or straight-out-of-the-dryer garments. Use different colored hangers for each member of the family, so it's easy to know where to return clothing once dry!

PRODUCT
o Laundry Center
o Primary Tubular Hangers

Protect Delicates
Prevent damage to delicate items such as undergarments by taking special care when laundering. Set up a special container to keep delicates separate from the rest of the laundry. When it's time to wash them, place them in a fine washables bag. Be sure to include a place to dry delicates when planning your laundry room.

PRODUCT:
o Mesh Wash Bags
o Spiral Micro Mesh Wash Bag White
o 2-Tier Mesh-Top Drying Rack

Minimum Space, Maximum Storage
Maximize storage space by using slim drawers between the washer and the dryer for storing detergent, stain sticks and other laundry items. When storing cleaning supplies use a carryall to keep them both handy and organized. Do the same with laundry detergents to maximize space by placing them in uniform containers.

PRODUCT
o 4-Tier Slim Cart
o Mag-On Magnetic Organizer
o Clear Handled Storage Baskets