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Laundry Room Survival — Family of 8 Edition
16 items
By
Joe Taormina
Our laundry room processes more loads than a hotel. The gear and systems that keep 8 people's clothes moving.
One per bedroom. The floor is not a hamper.
Large-Capacity Laundry Baskets Set
Sort as you go, or drown on Sunday.
Rolling 3-Bag Laundry Sorter
For the jerseys and delicates that can't tumble.
Foldable Drying Rack
Grass, sauce, mystery stains — pre-treat everything.
Stain Remover Spray Multi-Pack
Sock black-hole prevention technology.
Mesh Laundry Bags Set
Fold where you wash. Piles never migrate.
Laundry Folding Board/Counter Mat
Six kids, endless lint. Buy in bulk or perish.
Lint Rollers Bulk
Ironing is a rumor in this house.
Wrinkle Release Spray
Big tub, lower cost per load. Family math.
Bulk Laundry Detergent
Closet space math for a family of 8.
Slim Velvet Hangers Multi-Pack
Where singles wait for their match. Some forever.
Single-Sock Bin / Lost Sock Basket
Sweaters and jerseys look new again.
Fabric Shaver
For picture day and job interviews only. Standards exist.
Handheld Garment Steamer
For the comforter-sized jobs and the washer-broke emergencies.
Laundromania (Downtown Iowa City)
Free — one load daily beats nine on Sunday. Trust the math.
The One-Load-A-Day Rule
Free — the big kids run their own loads. Trained, mostly willing.
Kid Laundry Assignments
