How to Clean Your Laundry Room
Catch up the laundry., Clear the clutter., If you store cleaning supplies in the laundry room, dispose safely of any hopelessly outdated stuff, especially if you don't use it anymore or the container appears to be in danger of spilling its...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Catch up the laundry.
Get all the clean clothes put away.
Wash dirty clothes that are in the laundry room and put those away, too.
After that, if the laundry room itself is your target, bring in only one load at a time from other rooms. , This is a particular problem if your laundry room doubles as a work area, mud room, pet food area, or storage area., If you need to dispose of household chemicals, contact your municipality about proper disposal., Place it in shelves, cabinets, or bins so that the items you use most are close at hand.
If possible, clear the tops of the washer and dryer and any work surfaces., Lint buildup in a laundry room can make for a lot of dust on the walls.
A long-handled duster or dust mop will make this a quicker job., Use a mild, diluted spray cleaner and a rag., Laundry sinks often end up getting the messy jobs, like cleaning paint brushes or muddy shoes, so yours might not ever gleam.
Just clean the worst of it and move on., While it's not a visible mess, it does pose a fire hazard and reduce the efficiency of your dryer.
A clogged vent can also contribute to dust in your home.,, The acid will help to dissolve the minerals.
You can even add it to the rinse cycle with your clothes, and no, your clothes will not reek of vinegar when they are dry. -
Step 2: Clear the clutter.
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Step 3: If you store cleaning supplies in the laundry room
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Step 4: dispose safely of any hopelessly outdated stuff
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Step 5: especially if you don't use it anymore or the container appears to be in danger of spilling its contents.
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Step 6: Organize what remains.
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Step 7: Dust the walls and cabinets.
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Step 8: Wipe off the outsides of your washer and dryer.
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Step 9: Clean any counter tops and wipe out the laundry sink
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Step 10: if you have one.
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Step 11: Clean out your dryer vent about once a year.
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Step 12: Sweep and mop the floor
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Step 13: and shake or hose out any scatter rugs or mats.
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Step 14: If you have hard water
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Step 15: try running a wash load with vinegar in it periodically.
Detailed Guide
Get all the clean clothes put away.
Wash dirty clothes that are in the laundry room and put those away, too.
After that, if the laundry room itself is your target, bring in only one load at a time from other rooms. , This is a particular problem if your laundry room doubles as a work area, mud room, pet food area, or storage area., If you need to dispose of household chemicals, contact your municipality about proper disposal., Place it in shelves, cabinets, or bins so that the items you use most are close at hand.
If possible, clear the tops of the washer and dryer and any work surfaces., Lint buildup in a laundry room can make for a lot of dust on the walls.
A long-handled duster or dust mop will make this a quicker job., Use a mild, diluted spray cleaner and a rag., Laundry sinks often end up getting the messy jobs, like cleaning paint brushes or muddy shoes, so yours might not ever gleam.
Just clean the worst of it and move on., While it's not a visible mess, it does pose a fire hazard and reduce the efficiency of your dryer.
A clogged vent can also contribute to dust in your home.,, The acid will help to dissolve the minerals.
You can even add it to the rinse cycle with your clothes, and no, your clothes will not reek of vinegar when they are dry.
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