8 Things to Clean That You’ve Never Thought Of

There are parts in your home that you touch and look at everyday yet neglect while cleaning.
8 Things to Clean That You’ve Never Thought Of
Add these often-forgotten items to your cleaning checklist to ensure a tidy home. Grace Cary/Getty Images/TCA
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It’s easy to let certain things in your household go without a good cleaning every once in a while. But taking the time to clean these often-forgotten items will not only make you feel great about your home, but also make sure the items are all well taken care of and last as long as possible.

Luckily, they’re quick to accomplish, so aim to tackle at least one item each week and you’ll be through the list before you know it.

Washing Machine Agitator

You might be asking: “What even is an agitator?” A washing machine agitator is a large spindle in the center of many top-loading washing machines. Agitators have fins or blades that help move clothes around the machine to better clean them. The downfall of these agitators is that they get filled with gunk (softener, detergent, lint, hair, etc.) and can start to smell after a while.
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