Dirty dishes and soiled laundry should be cleaned regularly, but what about other aspects of your home? The truth is, every household item has a different cleaning schedule. Discover when certain items need to be cleaned, and when they don’t.
Bedsheets
You should clean your bed sheets once a week. Always check the label before washing your sheets, as they may have specific cleaning directions. Use warm water, since hot water can shrink fibers, and wash colored pillowcases inside out to avoid fading the color.
Countertops
As a golden rule, you should wipe down kitchen surfaces every day after each use. Cleaning the area each day limits the amount of grime and dirt that builds up naturally over time. The kitchen is home to your family’s food, so daily cleaning is important to avoid the possibility of mice or bugs.
The Toilet
Clean the toilet bowl once a week with the following solution:
Pour ½ cup white vinegar into the bowl. Let it sit for several minutes then brush the interior of the toilet and then flush. Repeat each week!
Lampshades
Dust gathers quickly in any home, but it’s often difficult to spot in hidden places. Dust underneath of lampshades with a duster or soft cloth at least once a week!
Vents
Over time, pollen and other allergens clog the vents in your home. Once a month, remove the cover and vacuum the interior of the unit. In a similar vein, ensure that you’re changing your air filter every three months!
Pillows
You may not have considered that your pillows need to be cleaned, but they do. Twice a year, throw your pillows into the washing machine to remove mold, bacteria, and odors.
House Cleaning from Misty Clean
If your home is looking a little less than tidy, Misty Clean can help! We offer professional cleaning services throughout the Anne Arundel area, Howard County, downtown Baltimore, and Baltimore County. We are happy to provide you with a great one-time cleaning, stop by once or twice a week, or just swing by in the spring and fall to clean up your home. We have a great deal of expertise in cleaning homes and businesses, so trust us with restoring your home to rights. If you are ready to get your home Misty Clean, give us a call at (410) 255-4111 or visit us online. For more cleaning tips and tricks, follow us on Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest.
