Unless you’re blessed to be living someplace really posh that’s low rent, or going in with quite a few people to afford a higher-end place, it’s not really likely that you’re going to have your own washer and dryer in your place (or the hookups to put some in). This means you get to trek to the laundry room on a regular basis and do your laundry with the rest of us. Since we had suggestions for storage solutions in your apartment we thought we should share our favorites for laundry as well. Here are a few essential apartment laundry solutions to make it less irritating and easier to deal with.
This laundry sorter is a lifesaver. Sort your laundry into colors, lights, and whites as you strip so you’re already a step ahead. The bags have waterproof, easy-wipe lining and can hold 25 pounds each, plus they’re removable just in case and have their own handles. The caster wheels are heavy-duty for rough ground and can lock and unlock to keep the cart from rolling off. You don’t have to carry it unless you live upstairs, it’ll just roll with you. This thing is a lifesaver over a traditional laundry basket and will save you time in the laundry room
Yeah, there’s gonna be times when that one person is in the laundry room. You know. The one that steals your socks. The one that takes your laundry out of the dryer the second you walk out so they can put theirs in on your dime. The jerk who throws their stuff in with yours so you can do the work for them. THAT neighbor. You’re going to need somewhere to sit and chill with your phone when you see them so that they think twice about messing with your stuff. This chair will handle most adults, and has a built-in charging station. You can sit there all day if you have to—no one’s putting their hands on your laundry.
If you live in an apartment they’re basically these lingerie bags are basically required for your laundry. Apartment complex washers are… well, they aren’t exactly gentle. No matter who you are, you want a couple of large ones for your underwear and for your socks, and if you wear bras definitely one for those, too. This will make sure you don’t wind up with holes in your undies sooner than you would ordinarily. Keeping all your socks together means it’s harder for the washers and dryers to eat them (or someone to take them).
Not having to replace these items as often will save you money in the long run, so it’s a great idea to protect them in the wash with a lingerie bag. Plus they’re great for items with things that tangle with other clothes like spaghetti strap tops and bathrobe belts, or smaller items like gloves and face masks that could easily wind up missing. This kit comes with 5 of them, in multiple sizes to suit your needs!
These dryer balls help soften clothes and help prevent static. They last a lot longer than a pack of dryer sheets and are a bit nicer to your clothes than the plastic variety. It’s definitely a good idea to have some on hand. They help save some money, and every little bit counts! (For those allergic to sheep’s wool, the plastic variety is a good bet and you can get some here)
A little secret—powder detergent lasts longer and goes farther than the liquid stuff. Use one of these cereal containers to store your powder detergent and you can pour out whatever you need easily. Without having to worry about a soggy box or a floppy plastic bag. The plastic helps protect against moisture, and the tight lid means if you drop it you won’t have soap powder all over to clean up. Ideal for hectic laundry days, just chuck it into your basket and go.
Please note that all of these recommendations are genuine, and we would not include them unless we had used and loved these products ourselves. That said we do present these using our affiliate links. They help us pay the bills, host this site and bring you helpful content when you click on them. It’s a win/win. Now go check these apartment laundry solutions out and use them to live your best life!
Contributor: L. Smith
