Get into the habit of adding these items to your laundry routine more often.
During busy seasons, it can be tempting to push non-urgent chores to the back burner.
If you already feel overwhelmed by overflowing laundry hampers, don’t panic.
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Many of the household items listed below dont need to go through the laundry weekly or even monthly.
Andsetting a schedulefor yourself can help you stay on top of the task.
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You’ll still want to carve out time towash comfortersand duvet covers every one to two months.
The more you use them, the more frequently they should be washed.
you’re free to go longer between cleanings if theyre strictly decorative, such asa sentimental quilt.
you might also invest ina washable rugto make cleaning it a breeze.
Like rugs, some curtains are designed to withstand a washing machine cycle while others are not.
If its already begun, manually clean it witha powerful mold removeror replace it if its too far gone.
you’re able to balance out plastic liners by adding towels to the load.
Bath Mats
Because they sit on the floor,bath matsand rugs quickly collecthair and lint.
This will keepbathmats cleanand helpremove mildew and musty odors.
Towels are no exception, andshould be cleanedon a strict schedule.
The rule of thumb for bath towels is to wash them after every three uses.
Depending on how many people use them,bathroom hand towelsshould be changed every other day.
If you have sensitive skin, face towels and washcloths should be single-use only.
Tea towels, dish towels, anddish ragshave a high potential for contamination of food-borne germs and bacteria.
Aim to use onedish towela handful of times before replacing it to ensure your and your familys safety.
Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
These handy kitchen helpers are usually overlooked when it comes to cleaning.
Knock off any stuck-on food first, and then run them through the washer to help remove stubborn stains.
Be sure to fully empty the inside of the bags before washing them.
Stuffed Animals
Kids' toys should be cleaned frequently to eliminate grime, dirt, and germs.
You might already know that you could run their plastictoys through the dishwasher(includingLEGOs!
), but did you know plush toys can be revived in the washing machine?
Carefully inspect them for any partsspecifically electronicsthat can cause damage to the toy and your appliance.
Only wash stuffies every few weeks, depending on how much they get played with.
Pet Bedding
Theres no standard for how often towash pet beddingor blankets because every animal is different.
It certainly deserves it after making sure your other belongings look new again.
