By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Water
- Vacuum
- Sponges
Step1
Take clothes out of the hamper and put them in the washing machine. Turn the hamper upside down and shake it to remove dirt, lint and other debris. Do this over a trash can or outside where clean up won't be necessary.
Step2
Insert the round brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner into the hamper. Turn the machine on the lowest setting and vacuum over the hamper. Keep the attachment above the hamper's parts so that no part of the hamper gets sucked into the vacuum. If you don't have a vacuum cleaner, use a soft-bristled brush to gently remove debris.
Step3
Make a paste out of baking soda and water. Dip a soft sponge into the paste and gently wipe the hamper's interior and exterior with the solution. The solution will remove stains and fight odors. Mix 1 tbs. of salt with 1 qt. of water. Wet another clean sponge with this mixture and wipe off the paste.
Step4
Combat tough stains with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice. Scrub it into the stain gently.
Step5
Place the hamper outside and let it air dry.
Step6
Repair the hamper when it's dried. Check joints, screws and weaving if the hamper is made of wicker.
Step7
Wash any liners that may come with the hamper. Throw the liner into the washing machine on a normal cycle. Mold on the liner can be removed by presoaking it in a mixture of 1 part vinegar and 1 part water.
