A well-kept laundry room is a game-changer on chore day. If you're super stressed with WFH life or finals week, your laundry area may have collapsed into a hot mess. But not to fear, there are organizational systems you can create to keep it in tip-top shape, even in your busiest weeks.
More than just a utilitarian space, these laundry detergent storage ideas can transform one of the most chaotic rooms in your home into a highly-organized, always-stocked space of tranquility. Get ready to take those brag-worthy Insta shots of your laundry closet, even Marie Kondo would approve of.
1. Make the most of dispensers
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Running out of room to store your laundry detergent? Don’t fret. By mounting refillable dispensers directly on the wall or adding compact options to your countertops, you can save precious storage space.
Dispensers allow you to say goodbye to the days of pouring detergent from a heavy bottle (invariably making a mess). A convenient way to disburse the right amount every time, dispensers will save you time and lessen your spills.
Price: $17.99
Store scent beads or detergent in this handy dispenser that'll keep spills to a minimum.
Price: $16.99
Holding a half-gallon, this simple glass dispenser is a fan fave for holding liquid detergent.
Price: $24.99
For storing extra laundry essentials, this double-tank dispenser is perfect and allows you to track how much you have left.
2. Try a rolling cart
There’s more to laundry storage than just liquid laundry detergent. If you need a great place to store other items, such as dryer sheets, lint rollers, steamers, irons, laundry pods, and other laundry necessities, consider using a rolling storage cart. Easily movable with plenty of room for items, a rolling cart can save you the headache of searching for your laundry detergent, and is especially important in households that use many different types of detergents.
Price: $39.99
Clean and minimal, this cute rolling cart is compact enough to fit in a corner or tiny laundry closet.
Price: $39.99
On a budget? We're a big fan of this rolling cart that's just under $40 and has a snazzy handle for moving it around.
Price: $25.99
Rolling carts can be stylish, too, as proven by this chic pink pick that's also pretty affordable.
3. Bring in vintage containers
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Reusable containers are a great way to utilize more sustainable practices in your laundry room, especially if those containers are vintage. Storage containers such as mason jars or tins can store laundry detergents.
Vintage and vintage-style containers are also a great way to add a bit of charm to your laundry set-up.
Price: $9
The classic canning jars are equally as good for holding laundry essentials, just grab this set of two!
Price: $16.99
These cute vintage-inspired glass jars can't be beaten when it comes to making your laundry corner look a little less boring. And they're airtight!
Price: $29.99
Aside from the kitchen, these adorable glass canisters are giving vintage candy shop vibes and you can write whatever you want on the labels.
4. Add some shelving
If wall space is available in your laundry room, consider using shelves to create more storage space. If you reside in a rental or nailed-in shelving isn’t an option, consider using hanging baskets, independent shelving units, or adhesive shelves for a similar result.
Price: $37.99
If you have an awkward corner space in your laundry area, this shelf will fit in just perfectly and hold everything.
Price: $23.88
You don't have to do any drilling with these adjustable shelves that can hold up to 100 pounds of laundry staples (!!!).
Price: $39.99
Need somewhere to store towels and supplies? Or folded laundry? Look no further than these stackable shelves.
5. Use labels
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Every organized person understands the significance of that ever-popular organizing tool, the label maker. Even if you don’t own a label maker, creating easy-to-read labels whether by hand or with a Cricut-style printer, labeling items allows you to easily identify the liquids in your storage. If you do decide to designate a new bottle or storage container for your liquids, be sure to hold on to the original labels for reference or safety information.
Price: $8.99
If you're refilling jars with the same items, these super cute pastel labels are perfect (and waterproof!) for marking containers.
Price: $29.99
If you're a big fan of labeling everything, you need one of these. Then start with tackling every container in your laundry room!
Price: $10.99
For erasable labels, opt for this chalkboard-style set that comes with a handy white marker and pretty much enough tags to last you forever.
6. Opt for minimalism
Even if you’re a maximalist at heart, a minimalist approach to organizing your laundry room can save you time and effort every laundry day. Especially when it comes to laundry detergent, opting for one type and minimizing the need for other detergent types (such as pods or fabric softeners) will also save you money.
7. Color Coordinate
Color coordinating or color blocking is a great way to make your laundry room more pleasing to the eye. Color coordinating can also help in households that use various detergents, helping roommates or family members easily identify the type they want to use.
No matter the storage solution you choose, be sure to properly store laundry detergents out of reach of children or pets. Always implement the proper safety precautions. For households with allergies, it’s best to keep original containers in order to read over the safety information.
Note: No matter the storage solution you choose, be sure to properly store laundry detergents out of reach of children or pets. Always implement the proper safety precautions. For households with allergies, it’s best to keep original containers in order to read over the safety information.
