A laundry tray is a high-quality, flat, canvas or cloth that you can buy in many stores and stores that holds your wash and dry clothes in a clean, orderly way.
They are very useful for people who have a large amount of clothes or people with many outfits going through clothing day to day. It helps keep tracks of items being washed and dried, and puts them in one place.
When shopping for a laundry tray, look for one that is durable and can hold the amount of clothes you would expect it to hold. Check how easy it is to put away and take down the unit.
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Size matters
It doesn’t matter how big your clothes are or how small your hands are, you will need a laundry tray to put them on a hanger. Every single piece of clothing has its own size need for a tray.
Most people have trouble putting their very small pieces of clothing on a hanger and into the washer or dryer. Most people with small clothes struggle to find enough space to put it on a hanger without overlapping other clothing or having to let it dry separately.
BBWTs are a godsend for these people! They can buy two sets of each size: one for themselves and one for family members or friends.
Made of what?
Laundry trays aren’t all that common, but when they are, they are quite fun to create. They can be a little tricky to create, so get some help from the web or by following our lead!
Laundry trays have a rounded top and bottom that hold dirty clothes in place as you wash and dry them.
To make a Laundry Tray, start with a thick notebook or pad of paper. Write the different items you want to put in the tray on one side of the paper. Add an X to indicate excluded items and add them later when washing and drying them.
Next, decide if you want your tray top or bottom to be rounded or square-shaped. If round, then cut a round depression in the top of your tray where the clothes will go. If square, cut a square in your tray where the clothes will go.
Where to buy one?
A laundry tray is a nice, low maintenance way to tidy up after you wash and fold your clothes. Most can be found at nearly every high school or college for the educational value!
Most cost about $3-5 and are made of sturdy plastic. They have Velcro pieces on them to hold your clothes in place, making it easy to slide off the rack and pile into the tray.
The trick is how you remove the clothes from the rack. With some tricks, you can pull ones off without ever having to touch them!.
Pulling ones off without having to handle them can be tricky, as some of the moisture may have stuck to those hands.
Useful tips
A laundry tray is a handy storage device that can be placed UNDER the washer or under the dryer. Either way, you will still be able to put things on it.
Using a laundry tray directly under the washer will help prevent excess water from being displaced, which can result in water damage to your clothes. This is probably the most important tip for using a laundry tray.
To put things on a dishwasher safe tray, carefully remove all of the racks from the washtub or dryer and place them in a bag to protect them. Once they are all clean, hang them up to dry!
As stated above, using a dishwasher safe tray prevents excess water getting on your dishes during washing and drying.
What is in your laundry tray?
A laundry tray is a handy storage space for small items like socks, underwear, and shoes. Most deep dishasic washing machines have a tray function, where you can slide items into the machine and out!
When the basket is full, you can put some wool or synthetic fibers in to strengthen its shape and stay dry. Or choose softer fabrics such as cotton or rayon.
With the holder built into most machines, there is no need for a separate one. This way, your clothes do not get wet as they are washed or dried. Many people find this helpful as it helps save water and money.
The size of the holder can make or break how long it takes to put away your clothes.
Do you need a new one?
If you do not need a new one, then it is time to empty your washer or dryer and remove the tank. If you do need a new one, then it is time to buy one.
Many washers and dryers feature warning signs that say the tank may need to be replaced. The signs look like this:
A ball-shaped indicator places the tank’s water inside the washer or dryer, where lint and clothes are dried.
If the ball does not look like this when it is installed, then it should work fine! If it does not appear to be working well, check that the valve is correctly closed and that there is enough water inside to keep it working.
If you think your washing machine or dryer needs a new tank, contact your manufacturer for an electrical replacement kit.
Laundry trays come in many shapes and sizes
There are many ways to design a laundry tray. You can create a flat, shelf-like tray to hold your clothes. You can create a round, towel-like tray to keep your wet clothes folded and sheltered. You can even combine both into a hanger-style tray to keep your dry clothes upright.
Bullet point: There are many reasons why a dry load hanger is the best way to layout dry clothes. The most obvious reason is that it can be placed in most any closet and it doesn’t have to be perfectly organized.
But this also means that it can be messy! Because it cannot be neatly folded and placed in one hit, things may get stuck and fall off of it.
Therefore, having the ability to put things away without worrying about organization is very helpful.
Plastic or metal?
There are two main kinds of laundry trays. The first is the plain, simple metal one. This one can be put in the dishwasher and straight into the washing machine, which is great!
The second kind of tray is the colorful plastic one. These don’t always have a place in the washing machine because they can get dirty fast.
While both kinds of trays are useful, you have to decide which one will be more useful for you. Some people may prefer the plastic one because it gives them more control over how and what they wash things!
Weigh your needs against who you are to find the best suited laundry tray for you.