How to Deep Clean Your Washing Machine in 30 Minutes
The gasket, the drawer, the filter, and the tub: a hands-on routine for front- and top-loading machines that fits into half an hour.
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Clean smarter, then get on with your day.
Step-by-step help for the jobs that come around again and again: the washer, the toilet, the fridge, the laundry. We tell you what to do, what not to mix, and when your manual knows best.
Read the label
Directions and contact times are there for a reason. They often explain why a product seems not to work.
One product at a time
Mixing cleaners can be dangerous. Rinse between products, and keep the room ventilated.
Top to bottom
Work downward so that dust and drips land on places you haven’t cleaned yet.
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Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for Busy People
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