Protect the work surface
A folding surface loses value when it becomes permanent storage.
Keep normal supplies near the task
Laundry products should be stored according to labels.
Use upper storage carefully
Higher shelves suit light backup items, not dense containers requiring unsafe reaching.
Create a temporary lost-item bin
Pocket items and unmatched pieces need one bounded holding place.
Practical boundary. Measure first, respect product load limits, and do not improvise wall, ceiling or overhead installations when the structure or appropriate hardware is uncertain.