Keep Laundry Room Clutter Neat And Organized With An Easy Dollar Tree Storage DIY

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The laundry room might not be your favorite spot in the house. It can easily become a cluttered mess of clothes, cleaning products, and other random items. According to ENERGY STAR, a typical family in the U.S. does approximately 300 loads of laundry annually — which is a lot of washing and folding! With how much time you spend in the laundry room, wouldn't it be nice if it could be less chaotic? Luckily, it's possible to keep your laundry room essentials organized with a simple and budget-friendly DIY. All you need are some Dollar Tree bins, cute labels, and a desire to get the area into shape.

When it comes to organization, every item needs a designated spot to call home. It's also important that items are returned to their rightful places, as well. Dollar Tree sells a wide variety of containers, like these Large Plastic Woven Storage Baskets, that are perfect for helping get a laundry room organized. Since they're durable and roomy, they can be used for sorting clothing and all types of supplies. You can also mix in smaller Dollar Tree containers, such as their Colorful Stackable Baskets or their Plastic Storage Boxes with Clip-Lock Lids. After selecting the ones that will work best for your space, it's time to give them an upgrade.

Every homeowner could use some clever laundry room hacks. As for labels, there's no question that they make staying organized a lot easier. By adding them to your storage bins, you can save time knowing exactly where everything is — opposed to rummaging around a cluttered cabinet or shelf. But who says they have to be plain? You can create labels that are both useful and pleasing to the eye. One idea is to use Dollar Tree's Chalkboard Stickers, which come in stylish designs and can be attached directly to the baskets or made sturdier with cardstock prior to attaching.

Typically, you fill in a label by writing down what's inside. However, you can also use fun laundry graphics on the labels instead. For example, think soaps, hangers, irons, and clothespins. Glue small pictures of laundry items onto cardstock, such as these Laundry Room Stickers, and they will bring some charm to your storage containers. If you can't find stickers that match what you're looking for, consider printing out clipart from a photo site and putting together your own labels. You'll be able to find what you need in a jiffy.

Even if you have a small laundry space instead of an actual room, a couple of labeled bins can help organize your basics like detergents, dryer sheets, and stain removers. Before you start filling your containers, just be sure to declutter first by getting rid of old and unnecessary items. Place your new laundry bins on shelves, in cabinets, or perhaps on a cart. Although you can mix together different-sized bins, using similar colors will help make everything look nicely put together.