Laundry Room Organization

Laundry is one of those tasks that never truly ends. Because of that, the laundry room works best when it supports you quietly—without clutter, confusion, or extra steps. Thus everyone needs some laundry room organization.

Organizing your laundry room isn’t about making it look perfect. It’s about creating small systems that make daily routines smoother and a little less tiring.

Let’s create a space that works with you, not against you.

Start With How You Actually Do Laundry

Before organizing, think about your rhythm:

• Do you sort as you go or all at once?
  
• Do multiple people use the space?
  
• Do you fold immediately or later?
  

Your answers will guide where items belong. A system that matches your habits will always be easier to maintain.

Clear the Space and Declutter First

Remove everything from shelves, cabinets, and surfaces.

As you sort, ask:

• Do I use this regularly?
  
• Is this empty, expired, or broken?
  
• Does this belong somewhere else?
  

Laundry rooms tend to collect overflow items—cleaning supplies, tools, random storage. Keep only what truly supports laundry tasks.

Create Zones for Each Step of the Process

Laundry becomes easier when each step has a clear home.

Helpful zones include:

• Sorting zone (baskets or hampers)
  
• Washing zone (detergent, stain removers)
  
• Drying zone (dryer sheets, wool balls)
  
• Folding zone (clear surface or table)
  
• Storage zone (linens, supplies)
  

Clear zones reduce mental load and decision fatigue.

Laundry Room Organization for Laundry Day

When everyone knows where to place the items that need washed, it makes sorting non existent. These great bins are perfect for that.

Contain Small Items

Loose items quickly create clutter. You can see in our organized laundry room above that wicker baskets are great for keeping things tidy and organized and can easily be grabbed when you need something.

Use:

• Bins for stain removers
  
• Jars or containers for clothespins and pods
  
• Drawer dividers for small tools
  

Clear containers make it easy to see when you’re running low.

Make Folding and Putting Away Easier

If folding feels like the hardest part, adjust the system.

Try:

• A designated folding surface
  
• Separate baskets for each family member
  
• A shelf or bin for items that need to be hung
  

Reducing steps makes follow-through easier.

Keep Everyday Items Within Reach

Place frequently used items—detergent, stain spray, dryer sheets—at arm’s length. Less-used items can live higher or farther away.

This small change saves time and effort.

A Final Thought

An organized laundry room won’t make laundry disappear—but it can make the work feel lighter and more manageable.

When your space supports your routine, even repetitive tasks become easier to approach.

Progress over perfection. One load at a time is more than enough.

After you finish working on your laundry room organization, move on to your hall closet. It’s another easy area to organize