The best ways to keep your laundry organised

It's the room where most of the cleaning takes place yet we all seem to struggle to keep it tidy.

Instead of wallowing in our household chore misery, it's time to get organised and give the most underrated room in the home the set-up it deserves. 

We've found some useful space savers and storage options to solve your laundry woes.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Black Retractable Clothes Rack

Grab two for $29.99

The ultimate space saver, this retractable rack is ideal for air-drying your shirts. Simply pull it forward to create rack space, and hang your clothes to dry in such a way that decreases any wrinkling. Play your cards (or hang your laundry) right, and you might even be able to save time on ironing, too.

Brabantia in-Sink Organiser

Get yours for $33.70

This neat box for organisationwill make your laundry bench look more organised in no time. Use it to store sponges, cloth, brushes, or any other smaller laundry items that might be floating across your space.

Seymour's Collapse Laundry Basket, 37L

On Amazon for $30

This collapsible basket makes for simple and easy storage, takes up minimal room, and easily folds out when ready for the next batch of dirty clothes.

Laundry Detergent Dispenser

Get it for $39.50

Detergent boxes taking over your small laundry? Bring a simple solution to your space with this dispenser, which comes with measuring cups, giving you the perfect amount of detergent for each load. You can also buy this for the kitchen to store your rice, flour, sugar, or cereal.

2 Pack Caddy Shelf

Get two for $33.98

While these caddies are primarily designed for the shower, they'll fit perfectly in the laundry too. Store your cleaning products in orderly rows, or use them to store brushes, lint rollers, or other knick knacks you need in the laundry.

Wire Over The Door Ironing Caddy

Buy yours for $32.60

Ironing boards are cumbersome and constantly falling out of cupboards at the worst moments. So, it's probably time you changed the way you store yours. This over-the-door caddy has space to hold both your iron and ironing board. These days, many prefer a simple steamer, but if you're not ready to part with your iron just yet, this is a great way to keep it from overrunning your space.

Freestanding 3-Tier Over Washing Machine Storage Rack

Available here for $105.99

This 188cm-tall storage rack moves everything off the floor, or stacked high on top of the washing machine, into a compact rack. With three tiers, you'll be able to store your laundry needs at arm's reach. It holds up to 20kg and is also rust-resistant – crucial in a wet zone like the laundry. 

Wall Mount Mop and Broom Holder

Buy today for $19.99

If the sound of your broom sliding down the wall and hitting the floor is a common occurrence you need to get your hands on these broom holders. These wall mounts firmly hold your brooms and mop upright and in place.

Laundry Sorter Cart With Storage and Hanging Rack

Get it here for $129.95

This laundry cart will help sort your clothing as you go, instead of rushing to get your colours in order before the cycle starts. Above the cart is a hanging rack that can help dry your clothes, or make steaming them simple and easy. With 360-degree swivel wheels, you'll be able to move it around the house with ease.

Haundry Laundry Sorter Hamper, 135L

On sale for $34.99

If instructions help your family sort their laundry accurately, this hamper is the one for you.

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Savvy & Sorted Minimalist Laundry Labels

Get 136 labels for $30.59

Keep track of all your household cleaning and clothes-washing products with these handy labels.

Wall Mounted Laundry Drying Rack

Buy today for $49.99

Collapsible drying racks are great but can get in the way if you're tight on space. Once attached to the wall, this tri-folding drying rack can be pulled out whenever you need and folded back into place, saving time and space. 

Wuciray 2-Tier Under Sink Organiser

Get it here for $41.99

Some of the essentials aren't the most aesthetically pleasing, so having under-sink storage can help make your room look clean and clutter-free, while also keeping the must-haves close by.

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Laundry Detergent Drip Catcher, two pack

Get two for $18.20

Stop the sticky liquid detergent and fabric softener building up in the lid or dripping down the bottle onto the bench or floor. Instead, use this drip catcher to save the mess and collect the drips in a small cup to use in a later wash – simple, easy and cost-effective!

Metal Laundry Storage Organiser Basket

Get yours for $23.48

If your laundry is looking a little messy, popping your smaller bits and bobs into baskets is an easy way to bring calm to chaos. These baskets are perfect for folded hand towels, or can be used to keep your cleaning cloths, brushes, lint rollers, or cleaning products in order.

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