Love your laundry

It doesn’t take much to make your laundry area more user friendly.

Hang them high
If you can choose where your washer and dryer are positioned, think about your back. Hang them or mount them at an easy working height. 

Preparations
You can reduce the time spent on sorting if you use different laundry baskets. One for delicates, one for colors that can withstand 60 °C, one for whites, etc.

Storage
A wardrobe or cabinet with pull-out wire baskets can do wonders for your laundry. Finally, somewhere to put the ironing pile, store clothes that need repairing or hemming, and store detergents and stain removers.
 

Before you buy

With the number of washing machines and tumble dryers on the market today, it can be difficult to make a choice. Here are a few things to think about when buying your washer and dryer.

• Size. How much space do you have? Decide where you want to place it, measure the space, and choose one that fits this space. If you have a limited space, a combined washer-dryer is a smart choice.
  
• Energy consumption. Choosing a washer with a good energy rating saves you money and helps the environment, too. All washers and dryers are rated from G to A for energy consumption, with A+ being the most efficient.
  
• Allergies. Does anyone in your family suffer from allergies? Then select a washing machine that includes extra rinses. And if you tumble dry your laundry, you remove most pollens, dust, and other allergens.
  
• Capacity. How many people are there in your household? For a normal family, choose a washing machine with a 6 kg capacity. If you live in an apartment or by yourself or if there are only two of you, then choose a smaller washer.
  
• Spin speed. How do you plan to dry your clothes? Do you have access to a tumble dryer, or will you be hanging your clothes on a line outdoors? With a washer that spins at high speed, your clothes will dry faster. It takes much less energy to spin out than to dry out the same amount of water.
  
• Water consumption. Washing machines with Direct Spray, which sprays the wash, don’t waste water. The machine senses how much you’ve placed in the drum and adjusts the amount of water it uses and its energy consumption according to the load.

Tips and tricks

• Hide the appliances. If you want to hide your washing machine, there are built-in models that can be concealed behind a cabinet door.
• Lighting. Putting a little thought and effort into your laundry area lighting can really pay off. Sorting is much easier when you can see the colors properly.
• Entertainment. Why not let the radio keep you company while you do the laundry?