Tips and ideas for doing laundry on the balcony

Washing and drying your laundry on the balcony can be a great idea to make smart use of unused space at home. Even if it is a small space, there are lots of solutions for fitting in your washing machine, a drying rack, convenient storage solutions and the accessories you need.

A white JÄLL drying rack with clothes held by clothes pegs and a hanger with 8 grip clips, by a flexible laundry basket.

Transform a wall into functional storage

A storage system that's easy to adapt lets you maximise one end of your balcony to create a complete laundry space. There's room for both closed and open storage, a laundry basket, plus the washing machine, of course. When everything is in place, adding the accessories you need is easy.

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A white BOAXEL laundry combination with a washing machine and folded towels, beside a white/oak high cabinet on a balcony.

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Accessories for washing clothes in a flash

Besides making things easier, the right accessories can help you care for your clothes in ways that keep them in better nick and prolong their lifespan. Here are some popular user picks:

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SLIBB clothesline set: 8 green plastic pegs, 8 metal hangers, uv-protected.

Rack up, rack down

Foldable drying racks are an ideal choice for a small space – easy to get out when the wash is done, and just as easy to stow away again to free up the floor when everything is dry and folded. Remember to open a balcony window for more air circulation. This helps the laundry dry faster.

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Two white JÄLL drying racks with clothes. Beside, there is white shelving and wall storage with shirts on hangers and an ironing board.

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Compact and efficient ironing setup

Just because it's a small space doesn't mean that you have to compromise on functionality. If you want room for ironing, here's room for ironing. Especially with an ironing board that takes up almost no space at all when you're not using it. Just hang it on its hook on the wall.

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