A Professional Cleaning Service’s Best Laundry Room Tips:

A laundry room can mean so many different things. Mainly, it is the area where we wash and sometimes dry our clothes. Even the area where we get our clothes clean needs to be clean. The following are tips can be used for any laundry area. Read along, take notes, and learn how to keep your laundry room smelling good instead of smelling moldy, damp, and dirty.

Did those clothes you just dry smell damp and dirty? Are they still wet after being taken out of the dryer? Do they smell a bit moldy? Yikes!  Now look at the laundry room. Is the entire laundry room covered with dirty laundry, does it smell wet, and is there lint all over the floor? Time to call a professional cleaning service! For now, let’s read some tips to clean your laundry area the best you can until Clean Queen arrives!

Tips to Keep Your Laundry Room Looking and Smelling Great!

1. Don’t leave damp clothes in the washer or dryer: This can create mold and mildew. Always hang or dry clothes completely before putting them away.
2. Don’t forget to clean the lint trap: A clogged lint trap can restrict airflow and prevent your dryer from working efficiently, thus trapping moisture and odor-causing bacteria. Clean the lint trap after every drying cycle.
3. Don’t forget to wipe down surfaces: Spills and drips from detergent, softener, and other laundry products can leave sticky residue and contribute to unpleasant odors. Regularly wipe down surfaces in your laundry room with a disinfecting cleaner.
4. Don’t store dirty laundry in open containers: Dirty laundry harbors bacteria and releases unpleasant odors. Keep dirty clothes contained in a hamper with a lid or in a closed bin.
5. Don’t overload the dryer: Overloading the dryer can trap moisture and heat, preventing clothes from drying properly and leading to a damp, musty smell. Follow the dryer’s capacity guidelines and avoid overloading it.
6. Don’t use excessive laundry products: Too much detergent, softener, or other laundry products can leave residues on clothes and in your washer and dryer, contributing to unpleasant odors. Use the recommended amount of each product and avoid over-scenting your laundry.
7. Don’t skip the vent cleaning: A clogged dryer vent can trap lint and moisture, leading to poor airflow, decreased drying efficiency, and potentially even a fire hazard. Finally, schedule regular dryer vent cleanings to maintain optimal performance and prevent odor buildup.