I convinced myself that this summer was going to be a little slower, with minimal construction and fewer summer camps, but, I was wrong. We purchased a lake cottage last month and now I am finding myself squeezing laundry into just 3 or 4 days a week. When we first moved into our house, I took advantage of the cabinetry above our washer and dryer, but it’s become a bit of the abyss and has collected far too many things that don’t really belong there because it’s quite a reach above the washer and dryer. I decided to do a little laundry room organization to streamline my workflow before school starts and eliminate all of the things we don’t need.
Our laundry room is just across the hall from our master bedroom, which means I pass it frequently. I often stop by to throw a load in or transfer a load as I pass by, so I decided it was time to set the liquid detergent aside and switch to Free & Clear Laundry Packs because it’s one less thing to think about and I don’t have to stow it up high away from kids {and myself!} because they’re EPA certified as a safer choice for laundry. And, well you know my love for white!
Sometimes, I overcomplicate things and make life harder on myself, so I’m returning to my philosophy of less is more and eliminating all of the chemical filled stain sprays from our cabinet and focusing on the natural cleaners that I also had in my cabinet like hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, natural dish liquid and baking soda for tough stains {see my free printable difficult stain guide}.
Instead of hiding my favorite natural stain removers away in the cabinet, I decided to make them more accessible and less dreadful by putting them in pretty little glass jars. Now I’m storing them on a tray filled with Natural Fabric Softener Sheets for convenience. Now I can treat stains on the run and toss them into the sink until they’re ready to be washed and go about my day and have added a little functional decor.
You can download my stain guide and coordinating laundry room organization labels here!
Thank you Seventh Generation for creating a product that makes life easier, healthier, with 0% dyes, synthetic fragrances, and artificial brighteners and safer {EPA approved} so that I can spend more time with my family and less time worrying and doing laundry and for partnering with me to share some of my favorite laundry room organization ideas!
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I love the cohesive look here, Julie! What do you store in the baskets above your cabinets? I am moving into a new house with limited storage and a similar laundry room as yours, and need some storage inspiration!
Thanks, Hannah! I store things I seldom use just because they are challenging to get to like seasonal hand towels and bedding.
I love how you don’t have to hide anything when your detergent and stain removers are already so pretty! The stain guide is super handy!
What gorgeous storage suggestions!! Time to purge my laundry room and make it pretty!
Your space is so serene and calming. Might even make laundry fun to do! 😉
It looks amazing! I wouldn’t even mind folding laundry in a room that pretty!
xo Jess
I love the little brown bottles for the stain remover! I love you laundry room!
Thanks, Cheryl!
It would actually be FUN to do laundry in your bright and beautiful laundry room. Great stain guide – and I’ll check out that detergent, love those tidy packets!
Your laundry room looks beautiful! I love the basket and the all natural spin.
love the post and thank you for the lables, will be trying your stain removers.
I love the small brown bottles for the laundry helpers. Where can I purchase those? They remind me of an Apothecary. I enjoy doing laundry, I know, weird… but your laundry room would make it that much more enjoyable.
Whole Foods and other health food stores carry them – I couldn’t agree more!
Julie,
These are such great ideas for doing a pretty boring job. It’s so pretty that you don’t even mind. Thanks. 🙂
Your laundry room is too pretty to do laundry in. 😃
I wish! It feels like that’s all I do! Thank you 😊