These universal design features will help eliminate the need to wear dirty clothes because laundry will be easy to manage.
| 10.1 | Laundry area located adjacent to master bedroom. | Why? |
| 10.2 | Laundry area accessible without steps. | Why? |
| 10.3 | Entrance width no less than 32 inches. | Why? |
| Machine(s) | ||
| 10.4 | Side-by-side front-load washer and dryer -or- a combo washer/dryer (not a stacked unitized unit). | Why? |
| 10.5 | Machine(s) sitting on a pedestal or a raised platform. | Why? |
| Layout | ||
| 10.6 | Washer & dryer hookups: washer on left, dryer on right. | Why? |
| 10.7 | At least 48 inches of floor space in front of machine(s). | Why? |
| 10.8 | 60-inch turning radius, if laundry area is in a room (not in a closet). | Why? |
| Other | ||
| 10.9 | Slip-resistant and durable flooring. | Why? |
| 10.10. | Folding area for clothes. | Why? |