If you are like us, one of the hardest things to totally organize in the home is the linens. From bath towels to bed sheets these are all things we need room for but seldom have that space organized and streamlined. It is oftentimes messy and there never seems to be enough space. Today we are going to look at some ways we can create a more usable and less messy way to store all our linens.
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First things first. In order to do this job right we must first define the space that will be used for our linen storage. You may already have a linen closet of some sort but if not a dresser placed in a strategic place can fill the need perfectly. Just be sure there are plenty of drawers! Once you define the designated space take some time to decide what needs stored in this area. Anything that does not belong needs to leave and find a new home! Most of us have much more than we need taking up valuable space so give your linens a really good going through keeping just what you need.
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One of the easiest most practical ways to begin organizing your linen space is with ready made organizers. Many big box stores carry all sorts of shelves, racks, dividers, and baskets which can be used in a variety of ways. Labeling each container or shelf will help keep things in the right place in the future making all your hard work now pay off. You can also use pops of color with your storage containers and baskets to brighten up the space making it more fun.
Another way to gain some storage space is to use a glass front cabinet or curio to store your blankets, sheets, and extra pillows. If you have heirloom quilts this is a perfect way to show them off as well as a beautiful decorative feature of your room. This will also give you more storage in your linen closet.
Other ways to keep your linens organized and manageable while keeping costs down would be to paint the doors or shelves in a pretty color and add some neat signs to identify where things go. This way even the children can figure out how to put things away or find the things they need. Also consider a bookcase that you might re-purpose for shelving and adding extendable rods for hanging larger linen items. Door organizers can also help maximize your space.
In the bathroom an over the toilet cabinet will also provide a lot of space for extra toiletries such as paper products and extra towels and washcloths. Shelves can be placed over the door to provide unexpected space. A nice cabinet in the bath will also help free up space in your linen closet. If you do not have room for a cabinet simply add a few shelves above the toilet being careful to keep it simple and clean looking.
Using these tips can help you regain control of your everyday linens and help you to organize your home to function better for you and your family. This can be done inexpensively with some thought and re-purposing of items you may already have in your home that are not functioning in a great way! What you will gain is huge when you consider what you get back in time and energy.
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When doing our normal day to day laundry chore cleaning our dryers may be the one thing we never think about doing…..that is until we hear about a dryer fire! Keeping the dryer clean means it runs more efficiently but it also means it is never a fire hazard. This is not a time consuming job, it only requires mere minutes! The following are some really great tips for getting this job done.
Have you detected a not so nice smell in your home lately? Can’t quite place where it originates from? Well maybe you should follow your nose to your laundry room. Give your top loading washer a really good smell. If it smells worse than your workout clothes or your families worst funky socks. then its time to give that washer a really good cleaning. CLEAN the very machine that is used to clean your clothes? Well in a word YES! Believe it or not our washing machine get a bit dirty over time.
For quite some time now Front Loading washing machines have been the top choice in washers. They are really energy efficient and use much less detergent than their top loading predecessors. Unfortunately they have a tendency to produce mold and that produces unpleasant smells. It is easy however to keep your front loader fresh and ensure your clothes get cleaner also simply by giving your washer a cleaning once a month or so. This can be done quickly and using several methods including bleach, but the following is an eco-friendly way that costs very little to make and does not include bleach. You will more than likely have many of the ingredients on hand.
We are into the beautiful fall season and it is a myth that most of us only do “spring” cleaning. Lots of us do a “fall” cleaning also to get us ready for the winter season and holiday period that will be upon us very shortly. Last blog we talked a bit about getting our laundry room or areas more organized. Laundry is a huge part of our home chores and takes up loads of our time, no pun intended! This is an often neglected area of our homes and can easily be organized to save us time, energy, and money. The following are some tips and ways to set up your laundry room or area to make the most of the space you have.