Whether your wash area is big, small, or somewhere in between, you'll want to include these 9 items to ensure your clothes get clean as quickly and effortlessly as possible.
Laundry areas come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny closets to full-size rooms.
Many older homes have small wash areas, but it seems like lately architects and builders are finally getting with the family program, and newer homes often have separate wash rooms.
But the great new is the wash-for-success setup is a no-brainer, regardless of whether or not you have a separate room come wash day. Here's what you'll need:
1 Detergent.
Powder or liquids - which is the best choice for your family? Find out
here.
2 Gentle fabric wash.
For your lingerie, delicates, and swimsuits.
3 Net bags for washing these delicates.
4 Chlorine bleach.
This is the only product that can kill bacteria, germs and viruses.
5 Color-safe bleach.
You'll want to have this on hand for ground-in dirt stains on dark or bright clothes, delicate clothes, and synthetics.
6 Stain pretreater.
This is a pre-wash step that's both easy and effective on really grungy stains. And it saves you from having to wash the item again, so it's usually worth the time and cost.
7 Fabric softener.
This is the wash-day secret to reducing static and wrinkling. Keep these sheets or a liquid fabric softener as a staple in your wash room.
Laundry Essentials.
