These cleaning hacks reveal all the little-known items you can easily throw in the wash instead of doing it by hand, as long as you follow the right instructions.

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YouTube channel Lifehacker made a video detailing five things you should be cleaning in the washing machine if you aren’t already.

When your shower curtain gets mildew-y and gross, you may feel tempted to just throw it away and get a new one.

Turns out, you can actually clean it in the washing machine regularly to keep it from getting sour.

“You’ll wanna use a cool setting and throw in a few towels too to help scrub the liner,” the video reveals.

“When it’s done being washed, simply air dry that bad boy by putting it back where it belongs on the shower rack.”

The next item you can easily clean with your washing machine is a pillow, but it depends on what kind you have.

Lifehacker said that you should never throw in a foam pillow but regular cushions and pillows can be thrown in whenever you like.

“Use a gentle cycle, warm water, and mild detergent, and then air dry it for best results,” the video says.

“If you want to put it in the dryer, add in some towels so the whole thing goes a little faster.”

You can also put tennis balls in the dryer, which will help to fluff the pillows after their thorough cleaning.

This next item that you can throw in the washing machine is a wild one – car floor mats.

Lifehacker said that you can clean all sorts of rubbery material, including bath, kitchen, and yoga mats.

The cleaning pros also highlighted that you can use your washing machine to clean some types of leather.

“Leather can be tricky to wash, so always read up on the specific kind you have and follow manufacturer’s instructions,” the video says.

“If you choose to wash a leather bag in your washing machine, we suggest using one-fourth a cup of Castile soap on a gentle cycle.

“Then put the bag in the dryer on low heat with some towels or air dry it.”

As a final blow, you can put leather conditioner on your bag and it will look as good as new.

Finally, it’s important to know that you can use a washing machine to clean a mop.

“While wringing out a mop is satisfying, it doesn’t fully clean the thing,” the video said.

“To do that, you should rely on your washing machine.”

All you have to do is set your machine for a small load and use hot water.

“Then put your mop in a mesh bag, and use your regular detergent to get the job done,” Lifehacker advised.

“This simple method will go a long way toward cleaner than average floors.”