Problem-Solving Laundry Products
Pressa Hanging Dryer
No, it’s not a wacky chandelier. This plastic contraption, which comes with 16 clips (now available in red, white, or black), is perfect for air-drying delicates, like bras and lingerie.
To buy: $5, ikea.com for stores.
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Sock Cop Clips
These resin clips “handcuff” pairs together (even in the washer and dryer), ensuring you’ll never lose a sock again.
To buy: $9 for 20, containerstore.com.
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Bajer EZ Fold’r Laundry Basket
This lightweight mesh basket has extra-long handles and folds flat, so you can tuck it between the washer and dryer.
To buy: $11.50, amazon.com.
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Oxford Cotton Clothespin Bag
Use it in the laundry room to stash loose buttons and spare change, or go the old-fashioned route and hang it on the line to hold clothespins.
To buy: $9, amazon.com.
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Reisenthel Loop Laundry Bag
The canvas tote is roomy enough to hold two loads; use the large handles to carry it over your shoulder.
To buy: $49, containerstore.com.
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Hafele Wall-Mount Ironing Board
This sturdy steel unit attaches to a wall and folds up Murphy bed–style when not in use.
To buy: $230, kitchensource.com.
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Stack’n Sort Baskets
These space-saving plastic hampers stack, leaving room in the front, so you can toss lights in one, darks in the other.
To buy: $13 each, rubbermaid.com for stores.
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Homz Laundry Carry Pack
File this knapsack in the why-didn’t-they-think-of-this-sooner? category. It features padded straps and a back zipper for easy loading.
To buy: $14.50, amazon.com.
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Real Simple SolutionsSlimline Hangers
These ultra-thin, flocked hangers from our line of products at Bed Bath & Beyond take up little closet space and keep clothes firmly in place.
To buy: $10 for a set of 12, bedbathandbeyond.com.