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Laundry Cleaning Checklist

It’s the workhorse of the house—but it deserves love too. This checklist helps you clear the clutter, wipe surfaces, and banish built-up dust and detergent spills.
Frequency
Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Living room Child room Dining room Entry Dressing room Laundry Office Basement Garage Garden Outdoor
Sort and organize fabric softeners and dryer sheets
Keep these products easy to access and organized.
Monthly
Wash reusable laundry bags
Clean and disinfect bags used for transporting laundry.
Monthly
Review and update laundry routine
Assess your laundry schedule and adjust as needed for efficiency.
Monthly
Clean the washing machine drum
Run a cleaning cycle to remove odors and residues.
Monthly
Disinfect the laundry basket
Clean and sanitize the basket to prevent odor buildup.
Monthly
Check for damaged clothing
Inspect clothes for wear and tear, and set aside items for repair.
Monthly
Inspect and clean the iron
Check the iron for any residue and clean it if necessary.
Monthly
Organize ironing supplies
Keep ironing boards, sprays, and tools neatly stored.
Monthly
Organize laundry supplies
Keep detergents, softeners, and other supplies neatly stored.
Monthly
Check and replace laundry products
Ensure that there are enough detergents and fabric softeners on hand.
Monthly
Empty and clean the dryer vent
Ensure that the dryer vent is clear to prevent fires and improve efficiency.
Yearly
Check for stains before washing
Inspect clothes for stains and treat them before washing.
Daily
Wipe down washer and dryer surfaces
Clean the outside of the appliances to remove dust and spills.
Weekly
Maintain the laundry area
Keep the space tidy by removing clutter and unnecessary items.
Weekly
Clean the floor in the laundry area
Sweep or mop the floor to remove lint and spills.
Weekly
Clean the lint filter
Remove lint from the dryer filter to ensure efficiency and safety.
Daily
Sort dirty laundry
Separate clothes by color and fabric type before washing.
Daily
Load the washing machine
Load clothes into the machine and add detergent as needed.
Daily
Take out clean laundry
Remove clean clothes from the dryer or washing machine promptly.
Daily
Fold and organize clean laundry
Fold clothes neatly and put them away in the appropriate places.
Daily