A fully stocked laundry room includes an iron, laundry boosters, drying rack, and more.

All of these tools make laundry time a much easier chore.

These 10 items are the essential laundry equipment and tools to ease your clothes cleaning routine.

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Washing Machine

The most essential tool in your laundry room is your washing machine.

Clean the lint trap regularly.

Drying Rack

A drying rack is a simple tool for draping and drying delicate clothing.

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These items may be listed on the tag as “hang to dry.”

A drying rack is a convenient item that allows these pieces of clothing to dry safely.

Iron

If your laundry room has space, storing your iron there is a natural fit.

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Many like to iron their clothes directly when they come out of the dryer.

There are also some people who prefer to lay an ironing board across a countertop in their laundry room.

Laundry Detergent

Good laundry detergent is a must for your laundry room.

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There are many types of laundry detergentpowder, liquid, and pods.

Stain Removers

Stains happen; when they do, you’ll want your laundry room prepared.

Stain removers come as sprays, gels, or sticks.

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Baking Soda

Keep a box of baking soda in the laundry room to remove odors and stains.

Baking soda also brightens and cleans your laundry.

It’s an amazing little cleaner.

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Help yourself out by having a box or two of baking soda stored in your laundry room.

Addbleach, fabric softener, scent boosters, vinegar, and other products to your shelves as needed.

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