PhotoYou might find yourself thinking more about how you can keep you and your home germ free. Fortunately there are a number of ways to clean your home so that you can benefit from a fresh house all year round. Here are four ways to keep your home germ free.
Hire An Air Duct Cleaning Service
Dirty air ducts can carry a number of germs and allergens into the air, impacting your home’s air quality. Hiring an air duct cleaning service will ensure that your air vents are clear of mould, debris, allergens and bacteria. Air duct cleaning might sound like a simple thing to do yourself, but traditional methods of home cleaning don’t fix the root cause of the problem, which is debris build up deep into the ducts that filter into your home. The same is also true of your plumbing vents, which are susceptible to blockage and germ build up over time.
Clean Your Bedding and Towels Frequently
How often do you clean your bedding and towels? It is recommended that you clean your bedding at least once a week. At a stretch, you should be washing them once a fortnight as an absolute minimum. Bedding and towels are used every day, and if someone is sick then sharing these in a household makes it even more likely for germs to spread and thrive. If you do have dirty items, like bedding with grass stains, wash these separately to avoid allergens impacting other items in your home.
Sanitize Commonly Used Items
How often do multiple people touch light switches, remotes, and stair rails? Commonly used items are touched multiple times each day, increasing the chances that germs will pass from one individual to another. Use a disinfectant on these surfaces once a week, or more regularly if someone in your home is sick. Lights and cabinets in your kitchen are also frequently used – clean anything with a handle. Even laptops should be regularly cleaned, even if you are the only person frequently using it.
Deep Clean The Bathroom And Kitchen
Your bathroom and kitchen are both the most commonly used areas in the home, and also the greatest source of germs and bacteria. There are a number of homemade cleaning solutions you can use, like bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, and water. Use a microfibre cloth and ensure you take everything off the cabinets and units so you can clear each surface of dirt, old food or debris. Using a squeegee on areas like the shower to prevent mould and dirt build up on glass.
Conclusion
There are some areas of the home we don’t think about cleaning, like air ducts or plumbing vents. However these are the hidden areas of the home where if left uncleaned, you can significantly impact your air quality. Spend more time and attention on commonly used and germ prone areas of your home, like frequently used items, the bathroom, and the kitchen. Finally, ensure that towels and bedding are at least cleaned once a fortnight.
