Have you ever had chaos in your home and did not know where to start? Even if your house looks like a bombed-out landscape, you can clean it in 24 hours by following some simple steps. Plus, these tips will show you how to keep your home clean in the future, too.
Look for Huge Problem Areas
First, you need to look at any significant problems. Identify what they are, such as damp spots, or infestations. It would help if you always were on top of these things, which is why preventative pest control is significant.
These problem areas can hinder your ability to keep your home clean. Plus, if there is moisture or mold, it could cause you to become sick.
Now more than ever, it is important to have a clean home. With COVID-19 taking hold, we need to protect ourselves and our families.
Clean Before Disinfecting
Do not just disinfect. Clean first and then disinfect. Many people who buy disinfectant wipes or sprays, use them on all surfaces. But it is better to clean the area first with soap and sponge or cloth and then apply any disinfectant.
Also, leave the disinfectant on the surfaces for about 30 seconds before wiping it. One of the surfaces that you need to clean and disinfect daily is the kitchen counter.
In the Kitchen
Remember to clean the areas you touch often. The kitchen is one of the rooms in which we are often and in which we touch many surfaces and objects.
So, in addition to the counter already mentioned, do not forget to clean the kitchen utensils you use, the coffee machine, the knobs on the doors and windows, the power switches and of course the cabinets and their handles. You can clean all these every day with disinfectant or hot soapy water.
Then, you should put your sponges in the washing machine. The things you use to clean other things are often filled with germs. The World Health Council has found that an average of 19.6 billion bacteria lives on kitchen sponges in an average house.
The good news is that it’s easy to get rid of these 19.6 billion bacteria in a straightforward way. You can clean them by merely throwing them in the washing machine, or you can rub them well yourself with warm soapy water.
Another tip is to use microfiber cloths because they are easy and swift to clean. By taking these additional steps, you’ll be preparing your home well!
Furniture
If you want to use furniture polish, make sure you read the labels carefully and that it is suitable for the job you want. But know that the polish is not designed to clean but to polish.
- Some furniture items can “withstand” water. These can be cleaned with the soap solution mentioned above. Dry the surface quickly to leave no marks.
- Next, use the furniture polish and wipe according to the instructions.
- If it is a hydrophilic wood, then you can use liquid soap for parquet.
All-Purpose Cleaners
- Be careful with all general purpose cleaning products. It is not always safe for every purpose. Be sure to read the labels carefully before buying them and make sure they fit your needs.
- Do not mix cleaners! Use one at a time and follow the instructions.
- Consider natural cleaners without chemicals.
Outside the Home
You shouldn’t neglect chores outside the home (garden, yard, deck) as they are necessary to create a more pleasant environment. The rake and broom will prevent the growth of mold after the rain, will reduce the appearance of insects and will improve the overall image of your home. Prune your plants, take care of your garden and wash the patios or decks regularly.
Cleaning the Floors
The vacuum cleaner is by far the most effective way to clean dust, bristles and debris from the floor before mopping. On wooden floors now, the brooms with a special cloth are more effective, which “pulls” the dust thanks to the static electricity and at the same time polishes the wood.
Mopping
Some mop replacements can be very effective, but no better solution has been found for when you have to get rid of the dirt that is stuck:
- If you have tile, nothing will work more effectively for the dirt that accumulates.
- Cloth mops are more effective than sponge mops.
- Use warm water and a good cleanser (reread the instructions)
Washing
- It is much easier to wash the dishes immediately after using them, as you will not have to rub the dried leftovers for hours.
- Wet the sponge with hot water, add a little dishwashing liquid, clean each dish on both sides and then rinse well.
- Avoid filling pots or deep dishes with water and leave them for a long time because on the one hand, they will smell and on the other hand, they can collect flies and all kinds of germs.
House work and cleaning may seem like an unbearable task. It doesn’t have to be difficult however, especially if you regularly keep up on it. Do you have any other tips for how to keep your home clean?
