8 Must-Have Laundry Storage and Organization Products

If you use the top of your dryer to store essentials like detergent and bleach or as a space to air-dry delicate clothing items, it’s time to rethink the way you use your laundry room. Experts have previously told Real Simple that storing laundry supplies, household cleaning products, and other items (like any random objects you might pull out of your pockets on wash day) can be a safety hazard and a fire risk. And as far as leaving wet clothes to dry on top of your machine goes, it can cause rusting and other damage to the appliance. Along with that, it’s not a good idea to store heavy items on top of your dryer, either, since our experts shared that this can also damage the machine, as it can cause it to vibrate during the drying process. 

So, how do you revamp your laundry room to be both better organized and safe from these risks? Add new storage options to the mix, like laundry carts, drying racks, and shelving units, so you have a spot for everything without placing anything on top of your appliances. Luckily, these types of organizers are easy to find—it’s just a matter of selecting what works best for your needs. We scoured the internet to find some of the most handy laundry room (and laundry closet!) organizers to help, and many of our picks are easy on the budget, too. 

8 Best Laundry Room Organizers

Honey-Can-Do Rolling Laundry Sorter

Rather than placing your full laundry basket atop the dryer while you’re loading up the washing machine, switch to using a dedicated laundry cart instead. Since it’s on wheels, you’ll be able to move it around your home easily as needed, and with three sections, you can sort your laundry in the process, too. The best part is, the top of this laundry cart is actually an ironing board, so you don’t have to find storage for a separate board. And you can always use the top of it as a workspace for folding as well. The ironing board top lifts up for easy access to the removable laundry bags below. 

Cozivolife Over-Washer and Dryer Shelving System

This freestanding shelving system is perfect for renters who want to give their laundry room a major upgrade without drilling any holes in the walls. The bamboo shelves are placed over the washer and dryer to provide space to store cleaning supplies, detergent, fabric softeners, and the like, as well as to hang clothes that need to air-dry and even store extra linens—without any of it touching the dryer. The storage rack has four hooks on the top for additional cleaning tools, can be anchored into the wall for safety, and even has adjustable feet that you can change to keep it level on uneven floors. It comes in three colors to match your laundry room: natural, brown, and white. 

Moforoco Metal Over-the-Door Organizer

If you don’t have wall space in your laundry room for shelves and other storage options, or you have a stackable washer/dryer inside a closet, this over-the-door organizer is a great option for you (and another genius renter-friendly pick!). The metal rack simply hangs over the inside of the door, so when you open it, you’ll have access to all of your laundry and cleaning essentials. The organizer includes eight tiers of shelves in two different sizes, and the space between them can be adjusted to fit whatever you need to stow away inside. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—in addition to organizing your laundry room or closet, it can also be used to squeeze extra space out of your kitchen pantry. 

Scroll on for the rest of our laundry storage and organization picks, including wall-mounted shelves and several rental-friendly options, all at various sizes to fit everywhere from spacious laundry rooms to small laundry closets. 

ZdwCyl Retractable Wall Mount Drying Rack

Daoutime Wall Mount Laundry Room Shelves

Simple Houseware 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart

17 Stories Metal Rolling Laundry Center

Hershii Expandable Tension Shelf