Laundry Room Tips & Tricks

There is nothing worse than getting home after a long work week and seeing a mountain of dirty clothes and linen sitting in the laundry needing to be washed.

It can be time-consuming sorting out lights and darks, washing and drying multiple loads, all the while more dirty laundry is piling up in what feels like an endless backlog!

Luckily, we have a few laundry room hacks that might help cut down these tasks. Who knows, after making a few simple changes doing the laundry might become your favourite household chore.

Laundry room storage:

If you don’t have a lot of room to work with, storage can help significantly. Try adding a few storage baskets to your space to reduce clutter and help keep things organised and tidy.

Our Nora Storage Baskets come in three versatile sizes that can be used for various purposes. Pop them on your laundry countertop to house cleaning products or tea towels, or use them as a dirty laundry basket.

Utilising your wall space is another excellent way to increase storage space, particularly in smaller rooms. Hanging shelves and hooks for items to hang off, such as ironing boards or mops, creates more floor space so you can move around easily while still having convenient access to things.

Laundry room layout:

Just like any other room of the house, designing the layout of your space and ensuring there is a location for everything you need is the best way to make the most out of the area. If nothing is within reach and you find yourself making multiple trips between rooms, it will only slow the process down!

Having your detergent and other cleaning chemicals in an easy-to-reach cupboard or storage shelf next to your washing machine (but out of reach of any little ones) is the fastest way to complete your loads of washing.

Add some colour:

Doing the laundry is mundane, but the room doesn’t have to match! Make the space inviting with prints and colours. You can go all out with painting and artwork or liven up the space by adding products with fun prints, like a laundry bag for a simple refresh. Our Hayman Laundry Bag features a tropical, on-trend print and is the perfect option to store dirty clothes or a range of laundry products.

A little colour coordination can go a long way! Consider matching your ironing board cover with our Geo range for a cheerful, coordinated look.

Create a routine:

Creating a weekly laundry routine will ensure that nothing is missed and help you stay on top of everything, preventing laundry from piling up.

It’s also a great time to ensure that all products are up to date and filled, so there are no surprises next time! After all, no one likes a last-minute dash to the shops.

Be sure to check out the entire laundry range here.