Clean laundry should come from a clean laundry room. Follow these quick ways to keep your laundry room looking and working at its best.
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Clean those machines.
Once a week before starting a load, dampen a towel and wipe down the
washer and
dryer to remove dust and stains. This will keep surfaces clean, prevent transfer of dust and you can throw the towel in the washer.
If your washing machine or dryer drum have chips in the finish, take care of them early to prevent transfer of
rust stains to laundry. Home repair stores have touch-up kits to repair the enamel finishes. Be sure to check the outer areas that are near the openings and fix those nicks as well.
Clean dryer screens and vents.
Cleaning dryer vents inside and outside will help your clothes dry faster and prevent fires. Dryer screens should be cleaned after every load. Every month or so, check outdoor vents to make sure they are not blocked.Keep a trash can in the laundry room for lint and other debris. Set aside one plastic bin or basket to catch the flotsam and jetsam of pockets. Our rule is Laundry Doer gets to keep any money found. Other pocket items are kept for one month then discarded. Another plastic bin or basket holds odd socks. Once per month these are matched up or placed in the rag bag for dusting.
Most detergents and laundry products do not have expiration dates. However, most of us will find an empty container, a product that we don't like or a product like starch that will never be used. Recycle empty containers, pass along products you don't use to friends or a shelter that can use them.
