We covet these utilitarian accessories and time- (and space-) saving gear, which make washing, drying, and ironing feel like less of a chore.

Nutscene's Sheila Maid ceiling-suspended airer works in tight spaces and adjusts to dry long tablecloths.

$135, ancientindustries.com

Rowenta's Eco Intelligence iron uses 25 percent less energy than standard models.

$150, macys.com

Go easy on the earth and your clothes by air-drying on a retractable wall-mounted clothesline.

$13, farmhousewares.com

Decanting detergent into this copper-topped pump saves shelf space in a small laundry room.

Copper soap dispenser, $28, shopterrain.com

Martha Stewart Clean Laundry Detergent, $13 per gallon, marthastewartclean.com

Yes, there is such a thing as a chic granny cart. We'd be proud to wheel this one to the laundromat or dry cleaner.

$490, welcomecompanions.com

This mesh dryer folds up small for easy storage.

Folding sweater dryer, $16, oxo.com

Rita sweater, $90, Tommy Hilfiger, 212-223-1824

Lostine's bright wire baskets keep whites, colors, and delicates neatly sorted.

$55 each, hudson-boston.com