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Deep cleaning a laundry room sounds almost redundant. I mean, in theory, shouldn’t the laundry room be the cleanest room in the house? Its only purpose is to launder clothing and linens. Its job is to be clean. However, that’s not always the case. My laundry room has the audacity to even refuse to be efficient.
Aside from eating socks, producing the occasional sour-smelling towel, and not having the decency to fold and put away the laundry, now the washer and drier in my house are starting lint fires, amassing piles of Tide, and hoarding thongs. It’s getting to be as bad as cleaning the kids’ rooms. This means war, people. Time to show this laundry room who’s the boss — and it’s not Tony Danza! (Over-30 mamas, I see you.)
Supplies you need to deep clean your laundry room
Tips for deep cleaning your laundry room
- Fabric softener often leaves residue on clothes. “Residues from fabric softeners and their fragrances can aggravate allergies and sensitivities, and leave buildup on moisture sensors or lint screens, blocking air flow,” Martha Stewart reported on her website. “To remedy this, create your own: Add between one-fourth cup and one cup white vinegar to the final rinse cycle (never mix vinegar and chlorine bleach).”
- Baking soda is your friend. It can help deodorize and eliminate tough odors when used as a cleaning agent, both on surfaces and even in the wash.
- Essential oils, like lemon oil or lavender, added to the washing machine can also help eliminate odors.
- To help eliminate clutter, fold and put away laundry when it is done.
Use a storage organizer to store laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets.
