6 Household Items You Should Toss Into the Laundry, Pros Say

Let's face it: even if you're totally on top of your regular laundry schedule, you may not be taking the time to wash items that go beyond the basic essentials, which generally include sheets, clothing, dish towels, and the like.

However, there are definitely some key items in your home that could use a bit of extra care every now and then, cleaning experts say.

Below, we've spoken with a range of cleaning professionals who share their insights on six types of household items that you should probably throw into the washing machine the next time you tackle a load of laundry. Hint: Many of these things reside in the bathroom.

If you own a bathtub pillow in order to make luxuriating in the tub more pleasant, don't forget to toss this into the wash every now and then.

«When I bought it, I specifically purchased a machine washable one,» Alissa Schow, the founder of the cleaning account Home & Chaos, says of her own. «I try to throw it in the washing machine when I deep clean my tub.»

Make sure you're following the correct process of cleaning your bathtub pillow because it can vary depending on the material.

Purchase a machine washable bathtub pillow from the get go in order to make the cleaning process much simpler down the line.

The bathroom tasks keep going! While tackling your tub, make it a priority to wash your shower curtains and liners as well, Robin Murphy, the founder of housecleaning service ChirpChirp, says.

«Laundering them is a lot easier and more effective at ridding them of soap film and mildew than hand wiping,» she says. Murphy recommends washing these pieces every month at a minimum to keep them sanitized.

However, you may need to soak them or remove any stains before you throw them into a washing