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How to Clean Your Laundry Room in Ten Minutes

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Clean Your Laundry Room in Ten Minutes
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. Step 1
    Vinegar
    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. Step 2
    Dryer Lint Trap
    Dryer Lint Trap

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

  3. Step 3
    Washer and Dryer
    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. Step 4
    Shelves
    Shelves

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

  5. Step 5
    Sweep
    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.

Comments  

Meri said

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

akchrist said

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on 6/5/2008 Sounds quick and easy!

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