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"Storage: Storage for laundry-room supplies need not be extensive because there is only so much you&amp;#039;ll need to store. However, if you are looking to buy laundry supplies in bulk, consider a complete laundry-center unit. These bracket the washer and dryer with shelves and cabinets and can often supply the storage space you need for cleaning supplies, baskets to organize clothes for washing and folding, and more. In many cases, a more modest amount of storage will be sufficient. You can opt for cabinets or shelving \u2014 whichever suits the space and your preferences. Shelves are generally less expensive and easier to put up. Whichever type of storage you choose to use, the key is to position the storage above or close to the washer and dryer, where the supplies will be used.  Laundry supplies: Whether you use cabinets or shelves, keep supplies separated by type, using organizers for groups of smaller items. For instance, keep bleach, fabric softener, and detergent together, stain and spot removers and stain pretreatments in their own tray, and so on. To make things even easier, keep your supplies in order of use near where you use them, with detergent, bleach, and fabric softener organized in that order near the washing machine, and dryer sheets kept near the dryer. Consider washer and dryer pedestals with storage drawers. Your washer or dryer is placed on the pedestal, which not only gives you storage space in the drawer, but also raises the height of the unit, reducing your need to bend to do laundry. However, if there are children in your home, dangerous supplies such as bleach must go on shelves or cabinets well out of their reach, or in locked cabinets next to the washer or dryer. Laundry: You won&amp;#039;t always be able to wash dirty clothes the minute you bring them into the laundry room, so you&amp;#039;ll need to make room near the washer for &amp;quot;incoming&amp;quot; loads. You may need more than one laundry basket if you have a large family or you want to presort. If you presort your clothes before washing, use hampers to make the process easier. Three simple canvas or mesh baskets on a shelf \u2014 for bright colors, darks, and whites \u2014 can help you keep dirty laundry organized for washing, keep the clothes off the floor, and make sure that dirty clothes never find their way into piles of clean laundry waiting to be folded. You can buy manufactured laundry-sorter units comprised of three mesh or fabric bags in a single chrome or wood frame. For more on organizing clutter, order a copy of Good Housekeeping&amp;#039;s The Complete Clutter Solution "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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