Get Your Home Spring-Ready: Exclusive Fabric Care Tips from Dreft’s Kim Romine
Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to refresh your home and tackle those tasks that are so easily pushed aside. Between navigating the hustle of city life and dealing with everything the urban environment throws at us, it’s easy to focus on the basics like decluttering, vacuuming, scrubbing floors, and wiping down countertops to clear out the dust and grime that accumulates over the months.
Despite all that cleaning, one area that often gets overlooked in the long list of items is fabric care. Fabrics such as throw pillows, couch covers, blankets, and even curtains can easily get neglected. While we might regularly wash our sheets and towels, these other soft surfaces can quickly accumulate dust, allergens, and odors from city life, including pollution, cooking scents, and even the smell of smoke from the streets outside.
To help guide you through the best fabric care practices, we turned to Kim Romine, a Fabric Care Scientist at Dreft with over 20 years of experience in laundry product development. In this exclusive, Kim shares her expert advice on how to properly care for your home’s fabrics during spring cleaning. With her extensive background, Kim provides specific tips for refreshing everything from bedding and towels to seasonal fabrics and curtains.
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Give your Home an Overall Refresh
Start by washing all bedding, towels, throw pillows, couch covers, blankets and any other washable fabrics that you are regularly using in your home. It’s easy to overlook these items but keeping all your fabrics clean and stain-free is essential. Try using Dreft Detergent Pacs, a gentle yet effective solution for all fabric types, ensuring a great clean every time. Plus, they can be a big time-saver for busy parents as they’re mess-free, easy to handle, and make laundry a breeze.
Deep Clean Bedding and Towels
Dedicate some time to deep-clean fabrics that you haven’t used in a while or may be in storage. Wash towels, sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers to eliminate dust and dirt that may have collected.
Refresh Curtains and Drapes
Remove curtains and drapes for washing. These also can collect dust and dirt over time. Check the care labels and follow instructions to ensure they remain vibrant and free of dust. Washing these fabrics will help give your home an overall fresh feel by cleaning lingering odors and dust.
Wash Seasonal Fabrics
Before storing winter clothing, wash items like sweaters and coats to remove any dirt or odors. Ensure they are completely dry before packing them away. If your spring wardrobe has collected any dust, this is also a great time to refresh it so it’s ready to wear. Be sure to follow care labels when laundering all of your fabrics.
Organize Laundry Supplies
Take time to organize your laundry room and restock supplies as needed. Spring may be a great time to try new scents in your laundry.
By following these spring cleaning tips, you can refresh your fabrics and laundry routine, creating a cleaner, more organized living space for the warmer months ahead.
As important as it is to maintain your hard surfaces, keeping your fabrics clean and fresh is just as essential for maintaining a healthy, comfortable living space. After all, fabrics not only contribute to the overall feel of your home but can also impact the health and comfort of your family.
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