These are just a few of the laundry room items that you should get rid of, according to professional organizers. Since the laundry room is generally a small space, cutting down on clutter can make a noticeable difference. Here are the laundry room items professional organizers say you should toss. Items that don't belong"The laundry room is often a catch-all space, so clutter can sneak in quickly," says Lynda Reider, founder of Cut the Clutter RVA. Check your laundry room for expired and empty cleaning products.