I hope you have found the last couple weeks of cleaning tips to be helpful as you tackle the 8 Week Cleaning Challenge. As you may know, we are cleaning the laundry room for week 3. This round-up of Laundry Room Cleaning Tips includes both recipes for the laundry room (like Homemade Laundry Detergent) as well as cleaning tips for the laundry room (like how to clean a washing machine).
To find each cleaning tip tutorial or recipe, simply click on the link below the image.
Get Clothes Clean with These Easy Recipes
DIY Stain Remover
I have used this homemade stain remover for years! It works as well (if not better) than store-bought stain removers and you only need two ingredients. Not only does this DIY Stain Remover work on common stains, like grass, it also works on set-in grease stains… even if they’ve been through the dryer!
DIY Laundry Detergent Powder
This homemade laundry detergent has been our most popular post of 2024! The recipe has been used in our home for years and does a great job getting clothes clean.
DIY Laundry Detergent (Powdered Version)
DIY Laundry Detergent Liquid
If you like liquid laundry detergent, give this homemade version a try. It’s super easy to make and our readers love it!
DIY Thieves Laundry Detergent (Liquid Version)
Naturally Freshen Laundry with These DIYs
Homemade Laundry Scent Booster
This DIY laundry scent booster replaces store-bought versions using only two ingredients. It’s easy to make and freshens laundry with whatever scent you choose.
DIY Fabric Softener
This homemade fabric softener recipe uses two simple ingredients that strip residue from linens (vs. store-bought fabric softeners that add residue). For softer towels and sheets, give this a try.
How to Strip Laundry
Laundry Stripping was all the rage for awhile, and while I was (very) late to the party, I decided to give it a try, and the results were… well, gross.
How to Remove Mildew Odor From Clothing & Towels
Have you ever left wet beach towels in the trunk of your vehicle? Or maybe you have a sports player with stinky socks and uniforms… try this method to remove that moldy, mildew smell from clothes using vinegar and baking soda.
Naturally Freshen Laundry with Vinegar & Baking Soda
How to Clean Laundry Room Appliances
How to Clean A Washing Machine
One question I am frequently asked is how to get the moldy smell out of a washing machine. As front-loading washing machines become more popular, so do washing machine odors. Front-loaders have a tight rubber seal that traps moisture in the washing machine, creating mold and mildew odors. There are several things you can do to reduce these odors, and one of those things is to regularly clean your washing machine, including the filter, which can be a source of strong (really bad) odors. Check out what I found in my washing machine filter…
How to Clean A Washing Machine
How to Clean A Dryer
Think of all the lint you take out of your dryer’s lint trap. That lint accumulates under the dryer and in the ductwork. This tutorial walks you through how to deep clean an electric dryer.
Other Laundry Room Hacks
DIY Dryer Balls
Dryer balls are used as a replacement for dryer sheets, and can reduce dry time by about 20%. While you can certainly purchase dryer balls online, you can also easily make your own with some wool yarn.
Good luck getting your laundry room in tip-top shape this week!
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Hi Jody-
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