Streamline your laundry routine with these clever solutions.

But the reality is that many items need to air dry.

Whether its toavoid shrinkageor to protect delicate fabric, air or line drying your clothes is a common occurrence.

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Check out the followinglaundry roomdrying rack ideas to make the chore a little less daunting.

If you have high shelves, this makes perfect sense as its not using any extra square footage.

you’ve got the option to then use the above shelf for backstock storage of paper goods.

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Just be sure to keep a folding step stool within reach to grab items when you need them.

Keep a few clothespins on hand to secure smaller items such as socks, tees, and sports bras.

Hang a Rack Over the Door

Have a door that shuts to the laundry room?

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Use it to your advantage by adding anover-the-door drying rack.

Repurpose a Ladder

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Dont overlook thatvintage ladder in the antique store.

It can quickly turn into a drying rack in the laundry room.

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Include a few hangers to loop shirts and jeans over the ladder rungs.

In addition to aneco-friendly way to get organized, this method also saves floor space.

Swivel the Small Stuff

Consider a slimline multi-arm swivel drying rack for a minimalist look.

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Awall-mounted organizernearby can store other essential laundry supplies such as stain-remover pens.

Custom drawers can be a front for pull-out racks.

When clothes need to dry, pull the drawer out and lay items along the bars.

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When theyre done drying, shut the drawers to save space.

And most times, traditional drying racks dont allow for that to happen.

Plus, the mesh material helps them air dry quickly.

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hanging drying rack

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