20 Best Laundry Room Organization Ideas That’ll Make It Less of a Chore

Air drying your clothes is a great way to protect fabrics and cut down on energy bills. When a drying rack just won’t cut it, reach for a retractable clothesline. This one extends up to 14 feet and is strong enough to hold heavier items like towels and linens.

If your existing shelves are getting crowded, an under-shelf rack can create extra storage where there once was none. Whether you choose one with wire baskets, clothing rods, or hooks, it gives you a handy spot for extra laundry supplies. You can even add additional hanging baskets or hooks to the shelf to maximize this simple storage solution.

Need more workspace in your laundry room? Add a sleek bamboo countertop to your washer and dryer setup. This unexpected piece is ideal for sorting clothes, folding towels, and keeping your workspace organized—plus, its natural design adds a stylish touch to your space. You could spruce it up with a couple storage baskets, or even a fake plant for some cute decor.

Tired of dealing with a hanger mess every time you do laundry? Then this magnetic hanger organizer will be your best solution. It easily attaches to your washer or dryer, freeing up closet space and keeping your hangers neatly stacked and out of the way.

Line-drying your clothes is a natural, eco-friendly way to freshen up your laundry, and keeping your clothespins in one easy-to-reach spot by your drying line makes the process even easier. The spacious canvas clothespin bag holds more than 200 clothespins and features a rust-resistant metal hook, so you can hang it anywhere for quick and easy access.

Over-the-washer shelving is a smart way to free up floor space while keeping your laundry essentials organized and within reach. With five open, adjustable shelves, four hooks, and a convenient drying rod, this unit offers plenty of storage options—and the adjustable height ensures it fits perfectly with your washer and dryer setup.

Are your socks constantly going missing in the laundry? We’ve all been there! Adding a guard rail around your washer and dryer helps prevent clothes from slipping behind or between the machines while you’re doing laundry. This top-rated version uses a hinged fencing system that keeps items contained and easy to grab.

Something we don’t think about often is carrying the clean clothes from the laundry room to the closet. Grab a few baskets—either one large, or one for each family member—that you can use to transport from room to room. These come in several sizes and they collapse, so you can easily tuck them away when you’re not using them.

The irony of bulky cleaning tools is that they can create clutter. Try installing broom and mop grippers on the wall to keep those oddly shaped tools off the floor and out of the way. These Command grippers hold up to four pounds and work well for lightweight tools like brooms, mops, and small vacuums.

Short on shelves? Use the back of your laundry room door for storage. An over-the-door organizer like this one can hold detergent, stain removers, and other small items without taking up counter space.

Don’t wait until you’re filling the washing machine to sort your colors and your whites. Use a multi-bag hamper to separate lights, darks, and towels instead of digging through a giant pile later. This bamboo piece includes three spacious bags, plus shelves for storing detergent, dryer balls, and other laundry essentials.

There’s nothing more annoying than cleaning up detergent spills or lugging heavy jugs of detergent off the top shelf. Pour your detergent and fabric softener into refillable dispensers so you can easily measure and pour when you start a load. This cute set comes with two glass dispensers and can sit on top of a nearby shelf, or right beside your washer.

Keep dirty clothes contained instead of piling up on the floor. A pull-out hamper hides laundry until wash day while still keeping it easy to access. With this multi-purpose bamboo hamper, you’ll also get four shelves for holding all your essentials.

If you prefer laundry detergent powder over the liquid kind, there’s still more you can do to make things easier on yourself. A wall-mounted dispenser frees up shelf space and lets you see when supplies are running low. This one even has a transparent case so you always know when it’s time to refill.

Rather than try and squeeze a large item like an ironing board somewhere clumsily, give it a dedicated spot of its own. Hanging your ironing board on the wall keeps it out of the way and easy to grab when needed. This wall-mounted shelf even has a place for your iron, too!

Clear up counter clutter by moving small items onto your machines. A magnetic dryer sheet holder attaches directly to your washer or dryer to keep sheets right where you need them without taking up shelf space.

Protect your delicates by air-drying them instead of tossing them in the dryer. A wall-mounted drying rack gives them space to dry without taking up floor space. This one saves even more space by folding flat against the wall when not in use.

Never forget to clean out dryer lint again! Keeping a small bin nearby reminds you to toss leftover lint—and makes it easier to do right on the spot. This cute bin features a magnetic backing that sticks to your dryer and includes a brush for cleaning.

We all know how important it is to hang-dry some of our clothes. But all those extra hangers can take up space when you’re not using them. Make the process easier and keep the visual clutter to a minimum by storing your extra hangers on a hanger rack in your laundry room. You can mount this one on the wall, or use the magnetic grippers to stick it on the side of your dryer.

Take advantage of narrow gaps in your laundry room. Even in tight spaces, a slim rolling cart can hold detergent, cleaning supplies, and dryer sheets while sliding easily between machines or cabinets. This cart has four tiers and wheels so you can move it when needed.