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    Thursday, March 1, 2012

    Laundry Room Pocket!

    If you caught our Take-Out menu organization post earlier this week, you would have read that I was going back to Staples to buy another one of Martha's Plastic Pockets . . . I wasn't joking. I went straight out and bought another one, a bigger one.

    And I hung it in our Laundry Room Cabinet.


    There is NO better place to store your Washing Machine and Dryer Manuals then right where you would use them. If our laundry machines weren't enclosed by a cabinet and legs I might have considered sticking the pocket to the side of the machines and storing them there! But I think they're just as great in the cabinet and actually more accessible too!

    While it is super functional to store them right above the machines, it's not super attractive or useful for day to day use, so I quickly printed out Martha Stewart's Stain Removal Guide and slipped it in there, in front of the manuals. And having a stain removal guide at your fingertips is pretty darn handy too!

    For some reason having the manuals right where they should be gives me tons of happiness and just plain makes me feel good. I think that's what organizing is suppose to do . . . make you feel good!
    Posted by Maillardville Manor at 4:00 AM
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    18 comments:

    1. padillaklanMarch 1, 2012 at 6:39 AM

      I love the idea and practicality of it. Thanks so much for sharing. I am definitely adding this to my Laundry room makeover that was inspired by you both!

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    2. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      Ok, this is definitely a light bulb moment for me... hello! how smart!!!! Thank you SO much for sharing! I am pinning this right now so I don't forget to do this. :)

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    3. Simply LKJMarch 1, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      Love this idea. I have mine stored in my laundry room cabinet, but in a plastic file...this would be more accessible!

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    4. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      What a great idea! I am to get one myself. Between, how did you mount up the plastic folder?

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    5. Tracey Ayton PhotographyMarch 1, 2012 at 11:49 AM

      I am all over that kinda stuff. Makes me super duper happy. If only I didn't have to trek all the way downstairs in the basement to visit my washer and dryer.

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    6. momentumMarch 1, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Really cute! May I ask where you got that basket in your cupboard? So cute!

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    7. Maillardville ManorMarch 1, 2012 at 3:07 PM

      Anonymous- The folder has a mounting sticker on the back, all you have to do is peel off the plastic and stick it up!!! The peel off plastic also comes with a little tab to peel it off with (I thought that was pretty smart :)

      Momentum- The small basket in the cupboard is from Ikea!!! Hope that helps

      Lots of Love
      Ashli

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    8. Nancy WilliamsMarch 1, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      So simple, so great! I am also curious as to where the laundry detergent, borax, etc. came from. Much better than cardboard boxes! Thanks for sharing your tips...

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    9. Maillardville ManorMarch 1, 2012 at 3:33 PM

      Hi Nancy,
      The containers for the borax and washing soda are just a dollar store find (if you in Canada they were from the "NOTHING OVER A DOLLAR STORE" with the big yellow and green signs). If your not from Canada, The Container store has similar ones but definitely more expensive!
      Hope that helps a bit!
      Lots of Love
      Ashli

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    10. RebeccaMarch 1, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      I love this idea! I even looked to see if I could find Martha Stewart's Stain Removal Guide online and I found this...

      http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/pdf3/stain_removal_basics.pdf

      I thought I would share with everyone.

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    11. StephMarch 1, 2012 at 6:52 PM

      I found a legend for all the washing symbols too you guys may find useful.

      http://www.consumerhandbook.ca/en/topics/products-and-services/apparel-and-textile-care#information

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    12. Vintage HomeMarch 1, 2012 at 10:43 PM

      great idea again....I am always looking for manuals when its an emergency!

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    13. AnonymousMarch 2, 2012 at 2:21 AM

      I would have to completely agree with you on that one..... do you have a link to the product so I can see if they sell them in Australia? How's the rest of the library/study coming along? Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia

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    14. JenMarch 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM

      Really clever idea! I have a stain guide laminated but it is perfect for the manuals!

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    15. Night Garden DesignMarch 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM

      Such a simple, effective organizing tool. I love that I can do it right now, and have a project marked off of my list in ten minutes.

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    16. Barefoot in Blue JeansMarch 3, 2012 at 5:37 PM

      I do the same thing. No better place to store manuals.

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    17. { L }March 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM

      My manuals are all stored in 1 place, my computer. Paper manuals go straight in the recycle bin at our home. I figure why store a paper manual when I can download and save it in pdf on my computer. I do not print recipes or by recipe books either. I simply bring my notebook computer into the kitchen when needed. However, I love that you've used this pocket for your stain removal guide - great idea! Your laundry room is fabulous!

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    18. LisaWMarch 4, 2012 at 4:41 PM

      That is a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing Ash.

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