Your home needs a good deep clean periodically, and while for many people, the big old spring clean can be the motivation to get things looking and feeling like new again (or the threat of visitors, whatever works for you), there are often overlooked areas that need to be added to your deep clean list so you can ensure you are living in a fresh, healthy home free from dirt and grime buildup and allows you to live in a house that supports your lifestyle without harming your health or how you live.
Take a look at everything on this list and consider incorporating them into your next deep clean. Remember, you have the power to maintain a clean and healthy home.
Carpets and Rugs
If you’ve ever lost yourself down the rabbit hole of rug cleaning videos on social media, you’ll know exactly how much dirt your soft floor coverings can accumulate over time, especially if you have kids or pets in the house. A vacuum can do wonders for lifting dirt, but it can’t help you remove stubborn stains or odours from spills or accidents. When you compile your deep clean list, don’t forget to add your carpets; carpets can hold up to 450g of dirt per square foot, and that’s too much dirt to be hanging around your home. You can buy or rent a carpet cleaner or hire a carpet cleaning service like Clean Expert to remove all that dirt and revive your carpets and rugs.
In and Under Appliances
It’s time to face the challenge of cleaning under your appliances. If it’s been a while since you’ve done this, don’t worry. Commit to pulling out one appliance, cleaning underneath and around it, and then cleaning inside it. Whether it’s your cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, or tumble drier, tackling this task will leave you feeling accomplished and satisfied.
“That Cupboard”
We all have one. Monica from Friends famously had one despite her amazing, clean, and organised apartment. It doesn’t matter if it’s a kitchen drawer or cupboard; if it’s your airing cupboard, you’re avoiding that closet under the stairs or even a shed; get it on the list and give yourself time to go through and clean it. Not only will it accumulate all that stuff you’re putting off sorting, but it will also collect dirt and dust. Pull it all out, give the space a good cleaning, and then, as you refill it, have a good declutter. It likely won’t be fun, but you’ll be glad you finally got around to tackling it. Cleaning these areas will not only remove dirt and dust but also create a more organised and functional space in your home.
Behind The Radiators
How often do you peek down the back of your radiators? If you’re like most people, not that often. Every now and again, it can be a good idea to have a look at what dust might be accumulating behind it and give it a clearout. You can buy dusters designed for getting behind radiators, and you can use tools and equipment to clear the space behind them and the back of the radiator, too (when it’s turned off, of course). Not cleaning behind your radiators can lead to a buildup of dust and allergens, which can affect the air quality in your home and potentially trigger allergies or respiratory issues.
There we go—four areas of your home you’re probably overlooking or trying hard to ignore that should be on your deep clean list.
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