How to Clean Your Laundry Room in Ten Minutes

Don't have a lot of time to clean up your laundry room? Heres a quick cleaning you can do during the spin cycle!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vinegar
• Swiffer Cloths or Wash cloths
• Dishwashing soap
• Optional: Duster
• Optional: Used dryer sheet
• Broom or swiffer duster

1. 
   Vinegar

   Poor a bottle of vinegar into your empty washer. Set your washer to the hot water setting and use any cycle you wish.

2. 
   Dryer Lint Trap

   Clean your lint trap out with a used dryer sheet or your hand. Either way will get the job done.

3. 
   Washer and Dryer

   Wipe down the exterior of your washer and dryer with a damp cloth. Use the dishsoap to remove any unsightly stains.

4. 
   Shelves

   Dust all shelves and surfaces with a duster or swiffer cloth.

5. 
   Sweep

   If you have any extra time, give the floor a quick sweep and voila your done!

Tips & Warnings

• Effective cleaning routine you can use even when you're not in a hurry
• Doing this once a week should keep your laundry room looking fresh
• Only poor vinegar into your washer 1-3 times a year depending on how much you use your washer. A family of five should probably do it 3 times a year while a single person should only do it once a year.

[Meri]

on 6/22/2008 You mean I'm supposed to clean it? hehe Good article.

[akchrist]

on 6/5/2008 Sounds quick and easy!