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Planning Checklist: LAUNDRY ROOM

Use It See It Plug It Count It Move It Toss It Notes

All the Stuff

Dirty clothing Laundry basketsLaundry soapCleaning suppliesHanging clothesFolded clothesIron/ironing boardLight bulbsExtension cordsVacuumBroomsMopsKeysPailsBrushesCleaning clothsTowelsShopping bagsBulk foodExtra paper towelExtra tissue paperStoolTrash receptaclePet foodOther

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Key Considerations Use It How frequently is it used?See It Should it be visible/displayed or

behind a door or in a drawer?Plug It Does it require a nearby outlet?

Count It How many items need to be accommodated?Move It Is there a more appropriate place for it?Toss It Is it time to dispose of it?

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This is a true work area, but any attention toaesthetics is welcomed. Consider lighting needed todo laundry room work. Minimize shadows with yoursolution.

Conceal soaps, iron and supplies; considercompartments with locks to keep harmful itemsaway from younger children.

Create ample room for folding, ironing and hangingclothes.

Enable air flow to keep wet things from growingmoldy.

Create space to “drip-dry” hand-washed items(consider using the space above a utility sink).

Make room for multiple laundry baskets users needto sort by color or family member

Design and Planning Tips

Sample Solution: LAUNDRY ROOM