WA S H I N G M A C H I N E CLEANER H A N D - WA S H D E T E RG E N T
L AU N D RY RO O M
Woolite Everyday Laundry Detergent Freshen up cashmere sweaters or delicate lingerie with the help of this mild detergent. Add a capful to cold water and gently squeeze the suds through the fabric, then rinse. TO BUY: $9; homedepot.com. FR AGR ANCE BOOST
Downy Fresh Protect Odor Shield Scent Booster This laundry additive gives your linens a long-lasting fresh scent. TO BUY: $8; jet.com.
WHY THIS C A D DY ?
A multitiered rolling cart lets you organize essentials by category: detergents on top, stain removers on the bottom, and tools in between. TO BUY: Råskog Utility Cart, $25; ikea.com.
R E G U L A R D E T E RG E N T
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day 64 Load Laundry Detergent For normal washes, most detergents perform equally well. We love this line for its cheery honeysuckle fragrance. TO BUY: $16; mrsmeyers.com.
Real Simple Clean Washing Machine Cleaner Get rid of mold and mildew on the door or residue in the drum. Spray the interior after every wash, let sit for 30 minutes, and run another cycle. TO BUY: $7; realsimpleclean.com. S TA I N F I G H T E R
Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover This long-lasting bar will tackle chocolate, makeup, perspiration, and myriad other stains. Wet the bar and the fabric, then rub the bar over the stain before laundering. TO BUY: $2; acehardware.com. P R E T R E AT M E N T
Crayola White Chalk For small grease stains on clothes, draw on the stain with chalk to help absorb the oil. Then launder as usual. TO BUY: $1 for 12; target.com.
BASIN
D RY E R B A L L S
Wash Tub Basin This compact tub is just the right size for laundering one delicate item at a time. TO BUY: $38; thelaundress.com.
Beekman 1802 Happy Place Dryer Balls Eliminate static from natural materials like cotton by tossing wool dryer balls in with your wet clothes. TO BUY: $20 for 3; evine.com.
S TA I N S O LU T I O N
Stain Brush The soft bristles gently work your pretreatment into the fabric. Pretreat stains with a spritz of hydrogen peroxide (see previous page); test an inconspicuous spot first. TO BUY: $10; thelaundress.com. O U R E X P E RT S JAN M. DOUGHERTY, AUTHOR OF THE LOST ART OF HOUSE CLEANING DEBRA JOHNSON, MERRY MAIDS HOME CLE ANING E XPERT DONNA SMALLIN KUPER, CERTIFIED HOUSECLE ANING TECHNICIAN AND AUTHOR OF CLEANING PL AIN & SIMPLE MELISSA MAKER, AUTHOR OF CLEAN MY SPACE BETH McGEE, AUTHOR OF GET YOUR HOUSE CLEAN NOW: THE HOME CLEANING METHOD ANYONE CAN MASTER TOM McNULTY, AUTHOR OF CLEAN L IKE A MAN BECKY RAPINCHUK, CRE ATOR OF CLE ANMAMA .NET AND AUTHOR OF SIMPLY CLEAN REAL SIMPLE EDITORS
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