If you aren’t washing these items, they could be collecting a lot of dust and dirt.
But what about the bigger things?
If you dont, a delicate cycle will likely do.
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Slipcovers
Is your living room smelling a little ripe?
Or, Was someone recently sick?
Marieke Van der Graaf, founder of Laundrylicious says it’s important to slip off those furniture slipcovers.
Especially if you have couches from stores like Ikea, they’re easy to wash," she explains.
“And you know how many butts and dirty pants sit on a couch every day?
If you want to freshen up your life, freshen up your couch.
Decorative Pillows
Decorative pillows can start to look anything but decorative if theyre dirty.
Don’t forget the decorative pillows on sofas and accent chairs as well as the bedroom.
Those should be washed too,” Van der Graaf says.
“They’re moved around so many times by hands.”
She suggestswashing pillowsevery three to six months.
Bed Skirts
Bed skirts are another big miss for many of us.
Plan to wash bed skirts every three to six months.
Curtains
Curtains also tend to attract lots of dirt, dust, and hair.
Be sure to read the labels to check they are machine-washable before removing them from the rod.
If they aren’t machine-washable, are good vacuuming or wipe-down may be your best bet.
Comforters
If you sleep with a bare comforteryou should probably wash itat least every other week.
Wash them weekly or when dirty," Van der Graff says.
“Pot holders can carry a lot of germs and bacteria.
