Posted by Dear pro-maart on October 24, 1999 at 11:50:43:
In Reply to: Re: Laundry sorter posted by VB on December 29, 1998 at 07:42:21:
: : : : Can anyone recommend a good organizational tool for sorting laundry that's ready to be washed?
: : : : Thanks
: : : I found a sorter that doesn't take up a lot of floor space because it is a vertical sorter rather than the horizontal type that you usually see in stores. It is made of PVC plastic, has 3 LARGE bins made of cloth, and is on casters. It stands about 5' tall when assembled. Each bin will hold AT LEAST 2 loads. The brand name is DAZZ and is made by Pro-Mart Industries, Inc., 8830 Rochester Ave., Bldg. 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730; Phone 909-948-7100. I have this info because I just got a second one and it is still in its box. I sort by fabric and weight as well as by color.
: : : I got mine at a local discount store, however, I have seen them in 2- and 3-bin versions in catalogs. They run about $28 retail, but I got mine on sale for $16.99. I don't remember the catalogs I have seen them in, but will try to find one and send you the name. Although mine sits out in my basement laundry room, it could easily fit into a closet to conceal it.
: : : Isn't this site wonderful!
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: : I use one from Wal-Mart (approx. $16). Its made from PVC pipe and mesh netting divided into three sections. It stands about 2.5' tall x 3 ft wide x 12 in deep. I wish it were on casters, but it serves its purpose.
: : I also use two different colored clothes baskets for sorting my little boys' clean, folded laundry. The boys are nearly the same size even though they are 6 1/2 & 10 and wear uniforms to school. I mark the labels of their respective clothes to make it easier to sort. Each boy is responsible for getting his basket to his room and "neatly" putting away his clean clothes.
: : (They also are responsible for gathering dirties and sorting them by color in the 3-sectioned sorter. The older one has mastered the washing machine and the dryer...just needs to work on folding!)
: : Good luck!
: Karen,
: Thanks, I'll check it out at Wal-mart.