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May 28, 2015
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Do not use the laundry room for extra storage. The purpose of the room should be for laundry only. Remove excess and nonessential items. There are many home storage solutions and laundry room organization tips to give homeowners the extra space they need in order to keep their home de-cluttered and organized.
There are many laundry room storage solutions that can help keep a laundry room organized. Some of these tips can be bought at home stores, while others are great DIY projects .
A messy laundry room may also be a fire hazard. Once you have organized your laundry room, it is important to make sure that it is fire safe. Between 2006 and 2010, dryers and washing machines were involved in 1 out of every 22 home structure fires . Clothes dryers accounted for the majority of the fires at 92%, with 4% from washing machines and 4% with a combination of both appliances.
It is very important to keep your washing machine and dryer running properly to prevent fires in your home. Below are a few fire safety tips to keep your family and home safe:
One way to ensure you keep your laundry room organized is by getting rid of excess items and clutter. Consider short-term storage for items you don’t need at the moment but aren’t ready to completely get rid of.
ezStorage makes it easy to rent temporary storage units in and around Alexandria, Takoma Park and Liberty, MD, as well as, throughout Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD and northern Virginia. We even have a new contactless rental option that allows you to rent a unit from the comfort of your own home. Our storage facilities are still open, and our dedicated team is ready to help you if you prefer to rent in person. Rent a storage unit from ezStorage today!
Explore our solutions tips below to get tips and advice on how to properly store your belongings.
1 Bedroom Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
2-3 Bedroom House
4+ Bedroom House
Single Dorm Room
Studio Apartment
Half the height of our standard 5' x 5', our lockers will hold personal items, clothes boxes, business records and sale rep materials. This is our smallest storage unit. Available at most locations.
How big is a 5x5? A 5x5 will hold personal items, clothes, boxes, small furniture items, business records and sales rep materials.
Will hold small amounts of furniture, boxspring and mattress, business records and other small items.
Will hold a 1 bedroom apartment w/major appliances, other furniture and supplies.
What will fit in a 10x15? This size storage-unit will hold contents of a 2 bedroom apartment or house including appliances and boxes, or commercial storage inventory.
Will hold contents of a 3 bedroom apartment or house plus major appliances and lots of boxes. Business storage, ideal for storage racks.
Will hold contents of a 4 to 5 bedroom house with major appliances and room for boxes. Business storage for files, equipment and permanent records.