Get the Most from Your Laundry Room Design and Equipment
By Mary Marlowe Leverette, About.com Guide to Laundry
The advancement in laundry room design and equipment technology has taken a great deal of the chore out of laundry. We may still be overwhelmed with how much laundry we have, but the actual process is a breeze compared to what our parents had to do.
- Laundry Room Efficiency and Design
- Washing Machine Use and Care
- Clothes Dryer Use and Care
- Irons, Clothes Steamers, Clotheslines and More
Laundry Room Efficiency and Design
If you have an opportunity to build or remodel a laundry room, here are some design tips to make laundry time more efficient and pleasant.
- Laundry Room Design Specifications
- Laundry Room Placement in Home Design
- Decorating the Laundry Room
- Cleaning the Laundry Room
Washing Machine Use and Care
Washers range from sleek, colorful designs to basic machines that get the job done. Before you buy, determine what you need and how you'll care for it.
- Before You Buy a Washer
- Washer Manufacturers A to Z
- Washer Repairs You Can Do
- Vinegar as a Washer Cleaner
- Controlling Washer Suds
Clothes Dryer Use and Care
Dryers are basic machines that have not changed dramatically in many years. There is very little difference in brands and how they work. Because of the lack of variation in dryers, they are not rated or designated as Energy Star appliances. You should consider the needs of your family and your needs. Remember, while it looks great, washers and dryers do not need to be a matching set.
- Before You Buy a Clothes Dryer
- Natural Gas or Electric Dryer?
- Dryer Manufacturers A to Z
- Dryer Repairs You Can Do
- Selecting the Proper Dryer Vent Hose
- Removing Ink from Dryer Drums
- Do Dryer Sheets Harm a Dryer?
- How to Load a Clothes Dryer
Irons, Clothes Steamers, Clotheslines and More
Small appliances that will help you handle laundry duties with ease.
