Keep up with what needs to be disinfected, cleaned, and washed — and how often — with this helpful checklist for tackling your laundry room.

*Use products as directed. Keep out of reach of children.clorox.com

"Choose a high-gloss paint for the walls. It is the easiest paint finish to clean because of its protective sheen, so the inevitable crayon scribbles can be less painfully wiped away."
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