(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best laundry storage products

For reference, discarding took about 4.5 months in my 1400 sq foot home and two storage sheds. I have started working on deep cleaning, upgrading necessary yet ugly items, and storage/organizing. I expect this to take another two months. I am watching "Clean My Space" and "Home Organizing by Alejandra.tv" channels on YouTube now to help with the process.

I am trying to keep in mind getting products out of original packaging, if possible, to limit exposure to constant advertising in my home. I am choosing to spend quite a bit on higher quality products that I love and expect to last many years. Fortunately, I have a budget that allows for some luxuries.

Bedroom

I started with my closet and these great baskets from the container store http://www.containerstore.com/s/whitewash-rattan-bins/d?productId=10037633&q=Large%20Rattan%20Bin%20Whitewash. The closet has a built in shoe organizer and I used my label maker to indicate what style shoes go on which shelf – heels, sandals, sneakers, flats and boots. I also labeled the shelf for each basket. Clothes hangers are all white. They used to be all kinds of colors, and I realized that white is more calming. I am now using these for my socks and undies since konmari folding did not quite work for me on those items http://www.amazon.com/MIU-COLOR-Collapsible-Underwear-Organizer/dp/B009A3HTXY. The folding works great for most of my other clothes. I am still pondering how to organize the nightstand drawers.

Kitchen

I bought a couple of 10" bamboo lazy susans for keeping my oils and vinegars organized in my cabinets. I bought some refrigerator organization units from InterDesign and the Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce savers. I intend to get Oxo food storage containers for dry goods.
I upgraded to these measuring spoons http://www.amazon.com/Cuisipro-Stainless-Steel-Measuring-Spoon/dp/B00004SU1I and these measuring cups http://www.amazon.com/Sagler-Measuring-Piece-Heavy-duty-Stainless/dp/B00V5EFWTO.

When I was discarding in my kitchen I found I did not really love my dinnerware so I got this set http://www.amazon.com/Corelle-Coordinates-18-Piece-Dinnerware-Service/dp/B00R790CLY plus matching lunch sized plates. I love the simple clean lines and the durability of the product. I downsized from a 12 person setting to 6 and it is great.

Bath

Have not done much here yet. I don’t have much need for storage organization in the cabinets. Still considering what I want to do with the drawers. Right now the drawers are still organized with small cardboard boxes from Glossybox, a cut down cereal box, and an empty jigsaw puzzle box. I upgraded my plunger and brush to nice stainless steel containers, and got a toilet paper holder that matches them http://www.amazon.com/Home-Basics-Vented-Stainless-Toilet/dp/B00JB20IDW.

Laundry

I replaced my bulky plastic basket with this http://www.amazon.com/Bajer-Design-Marketing-5234-Basket/dp/B0010KZCFC. It now hangs on a Command Hook next to the washer.

Car

I have repacked the car kit and 72 hour emergency kits in these for my car and my son's car. ttp://www.amazon.com/TrunkCratePro-Best-Premium-Trunk-Organizer/dp/B01AHK0J9Y. We live in an area prone to natural disasters so I like to be prepared wherever we are. I bought a car trash container (http://www.amazon.com/Highland-1932600-Car-Trash-Keeper/dp/B0027QWNGO) and created a little kit in a ziplock bag in the glovebox with essentials. Also, found tissues in a round container that fits perfectly in the door cup holder. I also bought a set of matching reusable grocery bags (http://www.amazon.com/ReBagMe-Reusable-Grocery-Reinforced-Handles/dp/B00Y17OIR4) so I don’t have the mismatched set. Finally, I have these on order (http://www.amazon.com/Car-Hammer-Seatbelt-Emergency-Must-Have/dp/B00CB8WM2S). Not organization related, just something I have been thinking that I needed for safety.

Purse

I reassessed what is in my purse. I used a couple small cosmetics bags that I had on hand and now have many things I wished I had at various times. Everything is neatly organized and I know exactly what is in there and why I have it. Everything from safety pins, to pen and notebook (http://www.amazon.com/Marble-Composition-Books-Notebooks-Green/dp/B00WRDIS9I), to a tiny flashlight, a granola bar in case I am out and hungry, a tide stain remover pen, a tiny Band-Aid package, tiny measuring tape (http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-115-10-Foot-4-Inch-PowerLock/dp/B00009OYGH), my phone, my wallet, and my keys are always on the little hook. Not exactly Konmari minimalism, but those are all things that I wished I had at various times and I am happy that I will not be caught without again. It is a medium size purse, packed just right, with stuff easily accessible.

Home office

I have not done much there yet, but this drawer organizer is working pretty well http://www.amazon.com/Rolodex-Regeneration-Deep-Drawer-Organizer-21864/dp/B002JG48R4.

Command center

I am currently working on a “Command Center” to keep clutter off the kitchen counter. I have not purchased anything for that yet. I am writing down ideas, measuring, and considering products. http://thehappyhousie.porch.com/20-fabulous-command-centers-to-get-your-life-completely-organized/

Other random stuff:

I moved my CDs into a holder http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DVDW-92-Capacity-Classic/dp/B00005ATMD and they now live on a Command Hook in my car. For movies I transferred them to these Sleeves http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-74604729-Movie-Sleeves/dp/B002JR2V7C and they now live in a small drawer in my living room. I tossed the packaging because it was bulky and does not give me joy.

I am using these in my linen closet http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-STO-02986-Nested-Woven-Esspresso. This box for my jewelry http://www.amazon.com/Black-Leather-Jewelry-Travel-Case/dp/B0006JCGUM.

Not related to organizing, but I am loving these brushes for getting tiny spaces clean. So much better than an old toothbrush. http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Clean-Brush/dp/B003M8GMS6

If you made it this far, congrats. Something that I have noticed is that I can now shop with confidence, I can easily toss or donate the old unloved items, and I am organized enough to return those few items that don’t work as well as I hoped. My home feels much more open and inviting. I know where everything is and my clear vision is starting to come to fruition.

I recommend making sure you have several items:

• Hamper (foldable or collapsible is best for college students.)
  
• Laundry bag (Just in case you don't want to carry your hamper to your laundry facility, or your hamper isn't carry friendly.)
  
• Desk lamp (any kind should be fine, so that way if your room mate is sleeping you don't have to have the entire room lit up)
  
• Power strips (you never know when you're going to need to plug something in, and you might run out of wall plugs)
  
• Change jar (spare change is always useful especially when ordering food, so you can give exact change. Don't forget to tip! You can make one of these yourself for basically free minus the cost of a bottle)
  
• Desk organizer (To keep your class syllabi in, as well as any returned papers. It's very easy to lose all of that stuff, and you never know if you might need it again during the semester.)
  
• Flip flops/shower shoes (keep them cheap because they're only for the bathroom, chances are that bathroom will be shared by you and several others, and most likely won't be the cleanest place)
  
• Healthy (ish) snack foods (whatever foods appeal to you really, but that's a start for some ideas, trust me healthy food is good, you don't want that freshman 15 to catch up to you too quick now!)
  
• Alarm clock (or you can use your phone which is what I ended up doing last year, but make sure it doesn't die!)
  
• Headphones (so you don't annoy your roommate with your choice of tv/music/movies/etc.) Here's three more headphones for variety, all of which are great for the price range. Klipsch, Vsonic, Sony(these Sony MDR-V6 go on sale every so often, they were literally just on sale for $54 and are absolutely fantastic for the price range)
  
  That's basically everything I either wish I had brought, or found very useful. Oh yeah, don't forget your cell phone, cell phone charger, laptop/desktop and appropriate cables. Also don't forget to do your laundry somewhat regularly, and that includes your sheets!
  
  Would you like a falafel with that?

Do you have cable/satellite TV? Cut the cord and go online-only (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.)

Cell phone? Go with a MVNO provider (prepaid folks that resell access on a major network for usually much less).

When was the last time you shopped around for insurance (auto, home, renters, etc.)? If it's been over a year, get some quotes from various companies as well as a local independent agent. Are you a member of any clubs/societies/loyalty programs? They may have insurance discounts available.

Do you coupon? Look into it. I haven't paid over $0.50 for toothpaste in years, and that's on the high side. For personal care stuff, CVS is great if you save coupons and match them with store deals. Last week I got 4 bottles of Head & Shoulders plus some laundry detergent for under $2. Just make sure you don't buy lots of stuff you don't need because it's on sale.

I don't know your living situation, but if you can hang up some laundry to dry it will save money. We recently put this up outside and use it for our cloth diapers, sheets, and towels. It's not big enough for all our clothes on laundry day, but it does save several runs of the dryer each week. In the Texas summer it's been great not having the added heat from the dryer as well.

As others have said, /r/frugal is a good place. If you want specific help with your budget, posting a detailed budget for us here as well as all debt with interest rates would be good as well. Then we could suggest things to help you manage your finances more efficiently.

I'm currently coming home from a one week trip where we did a combination of hiking and staying in hotels / airbnbs. I had purchased a scrubba bag and was anxious to use it. I'm personally on board with the onebag philosophy of doing laundry every night or two so as being able to pack light.

My take on the scrubba bag is it's pretty neat. The nodules do help a little in helping break dirt off of clothes. The air bleed is nice for getting all of the air out of the bag when sealing it up, and the clear window is helpful in seeing the water get cloudy from all the dirt coming out of the clothes. While not using the scrubba I just rolled up a small bottle of non rinse detergent and a clothes line for drying,making it a somewhat simpler process since im doing it every night.

My conclusion is that for a situation like mine, where we hiked through water falls and streams, I would have rather of just brought a dry bag / day pack to use for laundry AND to use as a waterproof day pack. Also I brought a dedicated laundry clothes line when 15 ft of Paracord would have sufficed just fine and been able to use in other situations also. The laundry soap was nice because it was "non-rinseable" but I still rinsed my clothes abyways, so using the same Dr bronners I use for my hair would have worked too.

Here are some links to the products I used:

Scrubba Wash Bag - Portable Laundry System For Camping, Hiking, Backpacking and Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t5gaBbFNCAXNX

Soakwash Liquid Laundry Wash, 12-Ounce, Scentless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF4HYPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i7gaBbGX3CEKV

The ORIGINAL Sun & Sheets Superior Quality Compact Adjustable Travel Bungee Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2MJNT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_s9gaBbWJ72P2Z



What I may use instead in the future:

Earth Pak- Waterproof Dry Bag with Front Zippered Pocket Keeps Gear Dry for Kayaking, Beach, Rafting, Boating, Hiking, Camping and Fishing with Waterproof Phone Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ40VQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IchaBbYECZDCF

Sea To Summit Lite Line Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.5gaBbA0RBH9B

Paracord Planet Mil-Spec Commercial Grade 550lb Type III Nylon Paracord 25 feet Turquoise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACL4NRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z-gaBbFG2WD08

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Fair Trade and Organic Castile Liquid Soap, Peppermint, 2 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z96LTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DahaBbY85PVS8


Also, as a side note, I found these great little bottles for storing soaps and lotions a lot more efficiently than "travel sized" bottles:

MOMA Muji PE Cylinder Bottle with Snap Cap - 12ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4BZC36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lehaBb0S2E8F7

1.) I grew up not having a dryer to save money, and you just hang everything around your flat that you can, and get a drying rack, or several. Some possibilities are this one, or this one or this one are great kinds and can be folded to save space when not in use) .

2.) I just don't like rain boots in general, and there are alternatives such as waterproofing your shoes, or finding things like this or these which are crazy awesome and look great!

3.) My best advice here is to find people who live in the area you're moving to, and ask them what you should know. You can find anyone online! Carrying around a little umbrella like some other people said previously is also always a good idea.

Hope some of this helps. <3

People are giving great advice on managing stains, so I won't add to it. What I will do is give you some other laundry-related tips:

• Laundry/lingerie bags are your friends! They're great for washing delicate clothing like blouses and underwear. Don't overload them - 1 blouse per bag, 3 pairs of underwear/2 bras per bag.
  
  
• Speaking of delicates, don't put delicate clothing in the dryer. Hang them to dry instead. Or, if your dryer has a gentle setting, tumble dry with no heat.
  
  
• Don't dry your clothing on high heat unless you want it to shrink.
  
  
• Accidentally shrink your favorite shirt or pair of pants? Not to worry! Here's a guide to help you unshrink it!
  
  
• For soft sheets, use fabric softener in the wash and either dry on no (or very low) heat in the dryer or hang it up to dry.
  
  
• Don't put fabric softener with the soap/detergent. Your washing machine should have a special slot for fabric softener.
  
  
• Don't leave damp clothing in the washer or dryer for too long. It'll start to smell funny even if it's clean.
  
  
• Don't have time to iron your shirt? Get a slightly damp washcloth and put it in the dryer with your shirt. Run the dryer for about 10-15 minutes on medium or high heat.
  
  
• ALWAYS READ THE TAGS! Manufacturers will put wash instructions on the tags of clothing.
  
  
• If you're a person with a period, here's a tip for you: soak period-soiled underwear in a sink or tub with freezing cold water for at least 30 minutes.

The lipstick thingy is: 22.5 x 12.5 x 8 cm
And each box will be: 16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm

So one solo box wouldn't do it, but definitely two side by side will. The acrylic tray I have is bigger than the one I linked you so I can't be 100% BUT even it fits atop two of the boxes side by side. It does hang a bit over the side, but it's really not all that bad. I have since moved it though because having it stack on top of my drawers was getting too ridiculous height wise. But when I only had 2 drawers, it was more than enough. As I mentioned, I now do 4 drawers total in a 2x2 formation.


Another option is to get the set like this. These are designed for each other whereas technically the ones I mentioned initially are from two different manufacturers.

And if you think she might need a bit more...you can just buy an extra set of the drawers for her to place to the side.



I can only speak to what the interdesign drawers can hold, but they're large enough to hold 15-20 tubes of mascara and depending on the size of her lipstick/lipgloss....ditto for that too. I can place about 6 or 7 compacts inside a drawer or like 10ish tubes of primer. I recognize this is all Greek to you lol but yea. She might be able to have enough space with just this in the 3 drawers with top section option and MAYBE one of the Interdesign drawers. I suspect that if she can fit most of her stuff in just a couple of makeup bags....this will be more than enough space. Unless she has massive eyeshadow palettes. In which case, she might like something like this to store them upright on a desk or something.

I plan on tidying up today...so if it's clean, I'll try to remember to snap a picture for you in case you're more of a visual person lol.

turtles are awesome :)

If I were stuck on a deserted island, these clothes pins would be infinitely handy. I could of course use them to hang up my clothes to dry or air out, but I could also use one when the BO gets a little ripe to plug my nose. I could set clothes pin booby traps to catch critters to keep me company (not to eat!! I'm a vegetarian) or could use them to hold together banana leaves to try to make a raft. I could clip my hair back with them. I could use them to make a signal fire. I could break them up into toothpicks (dental hygiene is important!). No safety pin? That's ok, I'll use a clothes pin. I could char one and use it as a pencil. The possibilities are truly endless!

Thanks for the fun contest :)

This one saved us a ton of money-Never buy new clothing for the first 2-3 years. Find a second hand shop or if possible find family members that have children just a bit older than yours but that align around the same season for their birthday.

Don't buy much new born clothes. As the name implies they are not new born for long and can grow right out of them and into 1-3 month old cloths.

Burp cloths - We have ones that look practically transparent but absorb all spit ups and messes. We also use cloth diapers for burp cloths which worked really, really well.

From our Amazon history:

• Baby wipes
  
• Sophie the Giraffe Teether
  
• Household Essentials Doorknob Hanging Cotton Canvas Laundry Bag
  
• Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack Spring Green and White Excellent for holding toddler plates and utensils. There is also a lily flower stand which is great drying rack for pump parts.
  
• [2oz containers for home made baby food] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009ETA6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - Making baby food was ridiculously easy. Having chili tonight? pull out some of it before you add any spices and puree it and place it into these into the freezer. Once froze pop them out into labeled freezer ziplock bags. We would buy Costco size Broccoli, corn, mixed vegs and puree them in bulk on Sunday as we were making dinner to last the month. There are a lot of great books on how to make dead simple baby food that tastes a trillion times better than store bought crap.

I would love to do a fairy costume like this Or maybe a water themed one. But something very natural and realistic looking.

If for some reason I win, this would be fantastic.

Thanks for the contest!

Under my Stuff I Actually Need Wish List, you'll find, well, stuff I actually need now that I've moved away for my first year at my new university (Today's my second day of classes! Super excited!)


I need (any pf these would be wonderful):

• This hanging hamper for my tiny dorm room- $11.99
  
  
• Periodic Table poster so I can not fail my chem class- $4.22
  
  
• Periodic Table study sheet- $4.45
  
  
• Physics study reference binder sheet- $5.65
  
  
  
• Toilet brush- $6.73
  
  
  
• Salt and Pepper Shakers- $8.14
  
  
  Thanks for the contest! This was a great way to spend a study break! Oy, where's the asprin?

I just ordered this shit on amazon

> My first reaction? "Why did I buy this?"
Then I opened the box and wasn't too convinced about the way it looked, as some edges look like they would quickly snap with use.
Then I gave it a try with a couple shirts I had just washed and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. Must try! Am in love on how beautiful it left my clothes.

I'll bite. It's cheap enough to try out.

Three options TO WASH:

1. wash it alone on delicate cycle.
   
2. wash it by hand. Woolite makes excellent delicate detergent. Rinse it really well and then very gently squeeze the water out — be careful to avoid squeezing where the logos are.
   
3. wash it in a delicates bag like these with other workout clothes of similar colors. Warm cycle only. Never hot water.
   
   TO DRY:
   Lay flat. I really like these for sweaters, unis, and other things that should dry flat so as to avoid stretching the shoulders in weird ways.
   
   r/CleaningTips/ sub is also a good resource for laundry quandaries :)

Hi! I know you've gotten a lot of great replies but I figured one more couldn't hurt.

I soak my things (undies and bras) in a plastic tub I got at Bed, Bath, & Beyond with cool water and a little laundry detergent. If I'm in a hurry, I throw my bras in a bra bag similar to this and toss it in the laundry. I think I got mine at The Container Store. I always clip/hook my bras when I wash them because I found otherwise, the hooks can get caught on lace. I have also washed delicates in pillow cases before (throw lacey dress, bras, undies, whatever in pillow case, knot it shut, and toss in wash), but I prefer the bra bag because it's more structured.

I don't think (I hope!) your roommates will mind you washing your bras, especially since you're not taking up a sink. Some dorm laundry rooms also have sinks, so you could potentially wash them down there (maybe soak in your room and bring them downstairs to wash).

Here is a helpful article about bra washing and some specific lingerie washes.

I have used a salad spinner to help dry my bras. I'd recommend, if possible, laying them out to dry on your desk or dresser, just so that they're flat. Or if you have a drying rack--but I'd avoid hanging them.

I freaking hate laundry. I have three kids and my SO who works overtime every week. I work weekends but I end up doing at least 95% of the laundry. I am still terrible about it but here are some things that help me.

• depending on how old your kids are, get them to help you. My 12 y/o folds all his clothes and puts them away plus he folds towels most of the time. My 6 year old folds and puts away her clothes with a little help and she loves to help sort laundry. My 4 year old matches socks, puts away his clothes and collects dirty laundry to be washed. It may not always come out perfectly when they do it but at least I don't have to. Also my SO will help out with anything when he has time.
  
  
• invest in plenty of baskets and laundry sorters. I have two things that each have 3 detachable baskets (sort of like this although mine were from Aldi) and I have a drying rack for things that don't go in the dryer, plus several regular laundry baskets. I even have a basket for dirty laundry in the living room because people would leave socks, sweaters and whatnot lying around. Plenty of baskets help make the laundry seem less overwhelming since it isn't all over the place as much. Also it is a lot easier to just throw in a load if it is already sorted. I don't go too extreme with sorting but I have a lot of delicates, towels, whites, jeans etc.
  
  
• If folding is a pain for you, try to hang up as much as possible. If hanging is sucky then fold more clothes. And make sure you have plenty of storage for clean clothes. It helps me to know that I have somewhere to put the folded/hung up clothes that they're not just going to end up in the dirty laundry again.
  
  
• this one has been the hardest for me, but i really try to accept the fact that laundry isn't a chore that will ever be "finished", and that almost everyone has dirty laundry piled up somewhere. Just try to take it one load at a time! I can't remember the amount of times my kids have worn socks more than once or I've had to frantically dig through baskets of laundry to find a specific shirt that someone just has to wear. You're not alone!

My new beloved, rescued, adorable cat, will NOT leave my yarn alone when I crochet or knit. He attacks it and pounces in it, kicks it, and runs away with it. He’s more addicted to yarn than I am.

So I needed a solution.

Enter some cheap mesh laundry bags — I got a whole set of them on amazon and they’ve worked out well. I can keep a few balls of yarn inside, and most importantly, I keep my working yarn inside to prevent kitty attack’s. I just zip it mostly closed and let the working string of yarn come out the remaining opening.

Do you have tips to keep your yarn and project safe from a rambunctious kitty?

Hey there,

Just wanted to say that I used to wash my bras by hand but lately have been using another method since it saves me time and also maintains the integrity of my bras. What I do is buy a bra bag. The important thing is not to buy a "garment" bag but rather this. It helps a lot with keeping the shape of the bras. I wash my bras in my washing machine in the "Gentle" cycle and make sure they're only being washed with other delicate clothing. I don't overwhelm the machine with any other heavier pieces of clothes. I'll use whichever detergent I have on hand. Once the bras are finished washing, I take them out from the bag and let them air dry. This method lets me get the agitation that I need to remove the deodorant build up and makes the bras feel a hell of a lot cleaner. Air drying allows them to keep their good shape!

Let me know if you try this and how it works out for you.

I have one at home and bring it to work whenever we have changes to the tshirts planogram. It's a life saver, especially because my employees find using it fun so I can delegate ;)

It's also $10 on Amazon for a more durable one, I'm considering getting another and just expensing it. Hand folding is nice and all but it's not super consistent without tons of practice and our region leader is super particular about tshirts looking nice so our DL is always on our case about it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H2C3NUS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527355188&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tshirt+folder&dpPl=1&dpID=51t-OvVOrKL&ref=plSrch

It's nice to meet you! I also spend a lot of time on /r/cats so I will look for you from now on! What kinds of pets do you have yourself? I have a cat and his name is Ezra. He's the butter to my bread.

Prime isn't necessary, it just allows you to have free shipping on a lot of orders. You also get access to movies and stuff on amazon.com and it's really nice if you have a Kindle. If you're a student, you can use your school email to get a free trial.

A lingerie bag would be awesome!

I think that's a cool idea. He's about to be 11 right? That's a really good age for learning to do his laundry, you're a great mom for teaching him IMO. Instead of laundry baskets why not one of these things and then you also have one for bedding or towels or whatever third type of laundry you have him sorting? I'm getting one for myself and my kid... and maybe even my brother. lol

There's something called a Scrubba which could be helpful to you! It's basically a portable washing bag with bumps and stuff inside of it to help you wash your clothes. Hope it helps!

https://www.amazon.com/Scrubba-Wash-Bag-Portable-Backpacking/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=scrubba&qid=1568128689&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Every two weeks (same as my regular laundry) but I have six bras that I cycle through, not counting sports bras which I wash after every wear. However, now that I know my "true" size, I'll be slowly phasing out the poorly fitted ones for better ones, so who knows how much longer I'll have six bras to cycle through.

I machine wash mine on the delicate cycle in one of those special bra bags and hang-dry from a Japanese laundry clip thingy. Yeah, I know, I'm good with names.

I initially fell down the merino rabbit hole because of this really excellent /r/femalefashionadvice post. But pretty much you just want stuff for hikers.

Also if you don't have a good drying rack and you buy a bunch of wool, you might want to get one! The care instructions usually say it's ok to put it in the dryer, but it's obviously better for the clothes and the environment if you don't and I've never had any of my wool stuff get all crunchy from hang drying so I don't see a compelling reason to do it.

Here's the thing, a pillow case isn't nearly as um, "porous" as a mesh bag. Your products maybe prematurely breaking down due to sweat. So you'd save money by taking better care of them. I also don't see how you wouldn't find a laundry bag where you buy your groceries.

Also, its only £3 for them. Here's the ikea site and here's the amazon site.

If you are using plastic baskets, buy some of these collapsible mesh laundry baskets. They're super light and easy to carry up and down stairs, around doors, hold a lot of clothes, and you can fold them up to save space or use them as hampers.

Got it from Amazon! I like it so much I think I might get a second one, I love that it has wheels on the bottom so it’s easy to move around 😍

Not true unless they have a special corner somewhere. At least west coast US I haven't seen them in Home Depot or Lowes or the smaller ones. I usually check out the garden section but maybe I just didn't recognize it.

I'm still trying to decipher the basic rules. It seems like there should be a bag per four people. That's halfway to passing out for each person basically, but it's random, so somebody could drink half a bag or more. Sounds like if there's a lot of people you change up between red and white wine, and maybe port even though we don't have it in boxes in the US. Anyways, you spin the wheel, and then...

What happens? You chug for some amount of time, but for how long? I need to know.

Edit: Just saw your edit, I must have just missed them. Up in WA now and you can't dry clothes outside for most of the year so I haven't seen them here either. Is this similar? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BO96W8/ref=pd_aw_sbs_3?pi=SS115&simLd=1

The real Hill's Hoist is like $300. I don't think I'm quite that invested.

I have a plastic bucket I wash it in. I fill it with cold water, the wool shampoo, and I swish the garment around for a few minutes (maybe 5-10). If there is a stain, I try to pre-treat it with a stain remover. Then I rinse it out with clean water and squeeze to get excess water out. Don't wring it or you'll stretch out the fabric in weird ways. I also roll it up in a towel to make sure it's more dry. Then I flat dry it on this thing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B6JY97I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This method cleans my merino stuff pretty good. I never had to rub it against each other or anything. But I'm not sure how dirty your clothes get.

I've had good luck with this one: http://www.amazon.com/Wire-World-Vulcano-Dryer-White/dp/B005HH19D8/ref=zg_bs_695488011_19

I only use the dryer for sheets and towels, but that is mainly to save quarters. A modern dryer on the delicate cycle will dry clothing without damaging it.

i have a mesh laundry bag that i use after training. i use a regular book bag to bring all of my clean stuff to the gym with, and then put all of the dirty stuff in the mesh bag when im done and carry it separately. i throw it in the wash with my gear too. it seems like the best option since nice gear bags are $150 and this is $6.

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-LBG-01161-Laundry-Drawstring-25-inch/dp/B001F51AO4/

Second the drying rack! This is similar to a style I've used before. I like the big top, because you can hang items less likely to stretch over the wires and lay sweaters, etc. flat on the top. You'll want to shift things around after a few hours to make sure all parts of the clothing get dry, but I've had really good experiences with this style.

https://www.amazon.com/Scrubba-Wash-Bag-Portable-Backpacking/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=sxin_1_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-c2NydWJiYSB3YXNoIGJhZw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&hvadid=78683854384258&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=scrubba+wash+bag&pd_rd_i=B01N68XF0O&pd_rd_r=cf83789c-dd19-445f-8080-714437d0ebea&pd_rd_w=JJNXL&pd_rd_wg=mcqXG&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=8N37WJ3Y5QWVPZ2JAWYQ&qid=1566821507&s=gateway

I used it for a 3 month road trip and it worked great, you can easily do half a weeks worth of laundry (for 1) in 15-20 minutes. Air dry after

I use washing bags in addition to turning them inside out and zip them up. Use gentle cycle and hang dry. Works great!

I'm a skier in the PNW, and my stuff regularly gets dripping wet. I've used this forced air boot dryer for years and its never failed me. Drys a completely wet pair of leather ski gloves and boot liners in about 1.5 hr. If u need to dry more then that, is probably recommend building something, or buying 2.

(Actually using it right now)

Best approach for drying coats and stuff is usually a foldable drying rack like this just lay everything out with good airflow and it should be dry by morning.

http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-LBG-01161-Mesh-Laundry-Blue/dp/B001F51AO4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396014553&sr=8-3&keywords=laundry+bag

Something like that can be found at Target or Walmart pretty easily and really cheap.

lingere bag

Buy one, your bras will thank you. They'll thank you even more if you use something delicate like the lingere woolite to wash them

Something like this. I’ve gotten significantly less creasing after using one of these. You want to get a size that’s a fairly snug fit for the jeans though. Make sure the jeans are inside out first obviously

https://www.amazon.com/Delicates-Lingerie-Organize-Clothing-Underwear/dp/B07GNFGTFY/ref=asc_df_B07GNFGTFY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=295648723360&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7894875651681557794&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-534839856898&psc=1

Yeah, I got this one from Amazon.

I also noticed while looking around that some people offer ones for child sized clothes, like this set also from Amazon.

If space is an issue, as you mentioned, you might want to go with one of those vertical racks if you have to buy a new one anyways: https://www.amazon.com/Minky-Trio-Concertina-Drying-Silver/dp/B0001A967M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=vertical+drying+rack&qid=1570831534&sr=8-2


I've seen better ones before that make much better use of the space.... But for some reason the selection on Amazon just wasn't great. But you get which style of rack I mean.

I have this one and love it [acrylic organizer ](Ohuhu Acrylic Makeup Cosmetics Organizer 3 Drawers with Top Section, 9.4 by 7.5- Inch, Transparent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O9SPPS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qWEmybY9EJW8X)

This is what you need to get. It's quite important that you save your bras, and the longer you go without this, the more they'll wear down, and that's no good. Plus, it's on your "I need this" list, and if that doesn't say that you need it, I don't know what does.

this style is the best, IMO but you can find it cheaper. IKEA and something like it

You're really close to winning. All you have to do is convince me to buy your need item over this item.

There are hanging mesh drying racks or stackable mesh racks.

I use the second ones on top of my dryer for my hand knit goods since I have so many!

Batman Suit!

You NEED this AMAZING bomber jacket. It's not an option. Fall and Winter are coming up and you need to be able to look great when the temperatures start falling. You can bundle up and be warm this winter (which is predicted to be an early cold one!) and have the fashion sense of Tim Gunn.


I need this hamper to save my sanity. I'm not even kidding. Our washer broke and my husband has decided that laundry only needs to be bi monthly. I can't go to the laundromat since we only have one car now. This means that until he decides to go to the laundromat, there are clothing everywhere since our hamper is full. This means my poor panties are eaten and destroyed by an over active puppy.

In order to save the puppy from discipline and my good panties from destruction and my husband's life: I need this hamper.

I love it. This is the one I have.

BOXLEGEND V2 shirt folding board t shirts clothes folder durable plastic laundry folders folding boards flipfold,Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XV9VZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AeMpDbXGFTQP5

I have something similar to this and it works great: https://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Folding-assembled/dp/B0002E35WO?crid=1IKPZ4R4LU9PI&keywords=wood+drying+racks+for+laundry&qid=1538003980&sprefix=wood+dry&sr=8-6&ref=mp_s_a_1_6

Try a mesh rack! I use it for smaller and heavier items that either won't stay on, or get warped from clothes horse. (It's absolutely amazing for heavy sweaters.) The one I linked is the one I use, and I love it, but Amazon has a plethora of different styles and hanging mechanisms.

Yeah so did mine, but I never knew it was a problem until I got tall which wasn't until I was like 17 (I was a little late). The drying rack really is awesome. Apparently outside of Canada/US (especially in Korea/Japan) they are everywhere.

We have one of these types but the taller standup ones like this also work in small spaces, though for way less clothes.

This is an example of a lipstick organizer.

And this is an organizer that can hold eyeshadows (the colored circles).

The related products can give you an idea about other make up organizers/holders. Some are more elaborate like this and have drawers to store the eyeshadows (colored circles).

Try checking out /r/makeuporganization too to get some ideas!

1. I know I could just use reparo, but I'd rather my wine glasses not break in the first place. Plus, there's no putting wine back in a broken glass, and we can't have that! If I drop it, I'll just use wingardium leviosa, and the wine will be saved!

2. Whenever I put my dog on the back of my broomstick, he's always trying to chew off the handle. Maybe this item will fool him.

3. I'm not sure I can afford my own, but I have three friends who might let me borrow theirs. I might have to dust them off a bit.

4. This would help me understand the magic of the mind, and the mind magic behind the magic!

5. I have a feeling my school trunk would just be full of dirty clothes.

6. Cape! I'd really like to find a cape like this guy has. Practical AND fashionable. I think he really epitomizes those two qualities.

This is something really small, but I bought a package of cheap wooden clothespins and keep them in the kitchen. I use them to clip everything closed (even bags inside of boxes, like crackers), which keeps things fresher and lasting longer.

It's a foldout washing line with a cover on it. They're pretty common in the UK.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7YRI7S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2N6KM8OT5U978&coliid=IU6ZVZOJ4WR4I&psc=1

Thanks for the contest!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001A967M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PiolDbDGVHA6S
This one is really good, a 3 tier drying rack, it takes up less space in a smaller area and holds a full load of washing, it's also usually sturdier than most others I've used

Its this rack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001A967M/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_Im1pDbTM43RBT
I hang up shirts, pants aka big items on it. And socks either on the very bottom rows or, if its too packed, off on the sides.

Then underwear, small towels, pillow cases, tank tops, workout shirts and shorts (aka smaller items where wrinkles don’t matter) go on one of these https://www.muji.us/store/aluminum-square-hanger-with-pegs-m-4550002578398.html

Those rules are dumb. That sucks. Can you petition to change that at all? Being eco is now becoming more trendy, maybe others in your complex would be keen too.

Edit If my ceiling was sturdy enough to hold it, I would get one of these https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/132455217434-0-1/s-l1000.jpg
Such an efficient use of indoor space!

No, it's normal to put it in a hamper in your bedroom or the bathroom. But if you can't put it in the bathroom and don't have room in your bed room, then you have to be atypical and get something that hangs from the wall.

Hanging it from the wall isn't normal, but stuffing it under your bed is trashy.

Although really you should just re-evaluate your space and get rid of things/make room.

Also, have you tried asking your housemates if you can put a hamper in the bathroom? Get a divided one and they can use it too.

E: and I'm not saying literally hang your laundry from the wall. I'm saying get a hamper that mounts on the wall

Even something like this is fine

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00013KABK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521043827&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Wall+mounted+hamper&dpPl=1&dpID=3130N59NZZL&ref=plSrch

Yeah, all of them folded and neatly put into my drawers. Seriously though, I used to fold all my tees one by one, but a couple years ago I picked up one of these and now all my tees fold up the exact same size and makes it easier to store in my drawer. Now they line up with each other instead of having them all folded different odd sizes.

http://www.amazon.com/Clothes-Traditional-Spring-50-Pack-Clothespins/dp/B002BWUJ1U

This may help.

Go see a doctor.

slippery metal ones are maddening to me. I love the traditional wooden one with a little grip, why fix what aint broke? http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Folding-Clothes-assembled/dp/B0002E35WO/

Me too. I like the uniformity. Only drawback is the gapping. this is the one I have

I use one of those mesh laundry bags to wash my aprons. Something like these: http://amzn.com/B00O7YRI7S

They use something like this to fold them.

Source: worked in a retail clothing store.

No, in winter you hang your clothes inside on a clothes dryer/airer
(a rack to hang the clothes from)

I use one (we don't have a tumble dryer), and yes the clothes take a day or two to dry (would be faster if the heating was on more), but it's fine

Amazon, here's one, or this, or this, or this... now the last one is a "lingerie bag" but the others are "delicates wash bags".

I bought something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/EWEIS-HomeWares-Stainless-Clothes-Drying/dp/B0149VSJ76

And also like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hanging-Sweater-Drying-Surface-424006/dp/B01B6JY97I

I can lay things flat on the mesh shelves, hang things over the bars of the rack, lay things on top of the rack, whatever. When I hang things from the bars, I put the garment over two bars so it doesn't form like two layers that will be harder to dry. And I leave space between garments. It's all about airflow.

This all happens in my basement. There's no sun down there, but there's a humidity-controlled exhaust fan. Things dry fast enough for my needs.

Amazon for 9.99$ BoxLegend Plastic Adjustable Clothes Folding Board, 23 x 27.5-Inch, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2C3NUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zxKdBbXD72F16

Get a few of these. I've had them for years and I wash all of my bras on delicate with gentle detergent then hang dry. They last forever, until the elastic gets so old it doesn't behave properly anymore.

Not cheap, but hand washing is for chumps.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004K6L83I/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1

White one for $29.

Buy a couple packages of clothespins and keep them in a decorative basket in the kitchen.

These guys. Cheap.

this is not a new idea

Here’s a bag you can do laundry in...

laundry wash bag

Shelf Paper x 3 $6.24 each for a total of $18.72 & Hamper $26.98

Both of these are from Stuff to put in my house list

Clicker Add-on $2.86 from her Pet Stuff list.

Get him one of these.

Putting it in a mesh laundry bag makes it last even longer. example

[Here’s the manual version of this](BoxLegend Plastic Adjustable Clothes Folding Board, 23 x 27.5-Inch, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2C3NUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R5gGAbXBJQEM7) but because you have to manually flip the panels I don’t see the point.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O7YRI7S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420549281&sr=8-1


Mesh washing bags. Put the aprons in these after the soak.


Soak the aprons in a mix of biz and oxyclean for at least one hour before washing if you are dirty.

Wash with hot, bleach, and oxyclean/biz mix. If colored somehow (sorry..) then go warn water, tide extra strength and oxyclean/biz.

I’ve been struggling with this too, especially with two cats in the home. I’ve been looking at something like this but in an effort to not buy new, a used artist drying rack drawer unit thing I saw on fb marketplace is tempting but it’ll be way too heavy to move.

This is what works for me. Moving the shirts once or twice while they're drying avoids the line too, if you have time to do that.

These work too but aren't practical for drying a lot of laundry at once https://www.amazon.com/HOMZ-Hanging-Delicates-Swimsuit-Capacity/dp/B01B6JY97I/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Air+dryer+sweater&qid=1564445093&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Haw haw- you can't!

Just kidding- there are mesh bags people use to separate stuff in the same load.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002R0DXOQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1410581346&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Watch this, then buy these. My in-laws got their dryer serviced about a year before our kid was born and they found a bunch of small articles of clothing that had worked their way between the drum and the shell of the dryer. Baby socks don't stand a chance.

Get a washing bag for your belt so that it doesn't get pummeled by your washer and see if the stripes stay on better with that. I've had athletic tape stripes stay on no problem.

No matter what I know about hexbeams, I always think its just a laundry line on a stick.

Just buy a new one. Unless you already have an assortment of sandpapers in varying grits and some paint you can use, you won't save much if any and will have a bunch of work to do.

I've got a wood one, kind of like this: http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Folding-Clothes-assembled/dp/B0002E35WO/ref=pd_sbs_hg_3

It's a little wobbly but it won't rust :)

What's wrong with a drying rack? Just open the window for a bit so the excessive moisture can escape and you don't get mold in whichever room you put your drying rack or if climate allows put it outside.