Does a laundry room need a mezzuzah? If yes, would it require a blessing for posting it?
Some poskim wrote that it is exempt since it is a room which is assumed to be a "makom tinuf" (a dirty room which has soiled diapers on a set basis). Today this is simply not the case, since we use disposable diapers etc...
Therefore it is necessary to place a mezuza on a laundry room. However According to the Responsa Shavet Halevy (2:152) if a laundry room is under 4 by 4 amos in size it is exempt, this is with the impression that the room is unclean from soiled baby clothes and therefore it is not a respectful place to put a mezuzah (See Yoreh Deah 286:4). Rav Moshe Weiner wrote to me:"I think laundry rooms in today's houses, if they are less than 4x4 you should put up a mezuza without a bracha."
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Many put up mezuzahs without a bracha in rooms that are less than 4x4 amos. I recall that this is the opinion of Rav Elyashiv. This can include hallways, walk in closets, storage rooms, etc.
What constitutes 4x4 amos and if one must fulfill the opinion of a more strict measurement in order to make a bracha (so as not to be safek brachos lehakel) is a matter of halachic discussion. Consult your rav.
Also, consult your rav as to which side of the doorpost the mezuzah is affixed in rooms less than 4x4 amos.
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