PhotoEven the most houseproud of us don’t tend to completely clean our homes from top to bottom on a regular basis. Instead, we have a basic cleaning routine, with important tasks, that we complete daily, every week or two weeks. This does a good job of keeping our homes in shape, creating hygienic and presentable living spaces to spend time in. There are, however, plenty of commonly neglected spaces in the average home, and it’s important that you turn your attention to these every once in a while. Here are a few to add to your to-do list.
Cleaning Your Air Vents and Ducts
We don’t often see inside our air vents and ducts, but if you took the time to do so, you’d probably see that they’re packed with dust, fluff and other debris. Of course, you want these spaces clean and clear, as this is where the air being pushed around your home is originating. Generally, it’s best to use professional services like DUCTZ to complete this task. They have tools, skills and expertise required to complete this task safely and to a high standard.
Cleaning Inside Your Microwave
If you have a microwave, chances are, it gets used pretty regularly. This is a fast and convenient way to heat your food up. But what you may not realise is that food can splash a lot when you cook it in the microwave. This is why you need to take some time to bend down and look inside your microwave from time to time, then clean the surfaces thoroughly. Start by remove the plate. This can be washed with warm water, washing liquid and a scrubbing brush. Leave it to dry while you deal with the rest of the microwave. Use cleaning wipes or a damp cloth with warm water to scrub off stuck-on food residue and really wipe down the entire interior of your microwave.
Your Mattress
We clean our bedding on a regular basis. But when’s the last time you cleaned your mattress? Sure, bedsheets do a good job of keeping most dust and dirt from the mattress itself. But there are certain life situations where spills or accidents mean that the mattress itself needs a good, thorough clean too. Start out by stripping the bed and washing all of your bedding. If necessary, vacuum your mattress to lift crumbs and other debris that may have built on it. Then, spot clean your mattress with your chosen stain remover, according to its instructions. Allow your mattress plenty of time to dry naturally before replacing the bedding.
Kitchen Cabinets
We tend to wipe our kitchen work surfaces down after every use, but the same can’t be said about our kitchen cabinets. It’s important to remember that crumbs can build up here too. So, make sure to empty your cupboards every once in a while and completely clean them out, wiping them down with disinfectant and replacing all items after dusting them off and wiping them down as necessary.
Conclusion
These are just a few neglected areas that might require some TLC in your home. Show them the care they deserve!
