Organize your laundry room
It is a breeze to clean up that messy laundry area, remove some of the clutter, and save loads of time.
* Clear out all of the clutter and remove everything but the machines and large furniture.
* Locate a good sorting area. If you do not have one, make one! Use light and dark pillowcases attached to the wall or side of a cabinet with a bracket. Use curtain clips to hold the pillowcase in place. The pillowcases are a smart sorting method when taking laundry to a laundry mat, too.
* Use up empty wall space over the machines. Install wire shelving. Install a bar for hanging clothes as they come out of the dryer.
* Store your necessities in attractive canisters and decorative jars.
* Place the ironing board off the floor. Hang it closer to your machines for convenience.
* Where you have extra space, place a wheeled cart between your machines (figure C) for added storage. To make your own, use four 1 x 6' pieces of lumber, cut to the length of your machines, some trip pieces, screws, wheels and a little paint. Screw the front and back panels to the bottom and middle shelves. Next, nail trip to the sides and around the top. Attach wheels and paint.
Voila! You have a new laundry room made to order!
With everything put in its assigned place, the area will be an environment that smiles back at you when you enter it.
Getting Organized At Work
-- on one "wing" * Leave the other wing free to spread out while you work * Have everything you need within arm's reach * Put your telephone on the side of the desk opposite your writing hand * This way you can hold the telephone and take notes at the same time * Add a hutch for extra storage for books, supplies, and equipment * Avoid cluttering your workspace by filing away personal items * Do not hoard supplies at your desk * Keep only what you need right now at your workstation * Use a separate supply area for storing bulk amounts * Store away extras in labeled containers and group like items together * Ex: writing utensils, clips, notepads, etc.
Pots and pans can placed near the stove area. De-clutter your attic and basement A cluttered attic causes you to feel under pressure. Every element of your life is affected by poor organization skills. Establish one defined place in your house for storing library books, and end a house-wide hunt when it is time to read or return them.
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