Last Up: Deep Clean Common Areas And Laundry Room In Your Omaha, NE Home
Today concludes our three-part deep cleaning series and we believed we saved the best for last. We will be giving you all the tips and tricks for common areas and the laundry room – let’s dive right in!
Common areas:
-Couches and chairs: Arguably some of the most used furniture in your home, especially in your common areas, are couches and chairs which is why you want to ensure these areas stay clean and clear. Start by removing cushions and vacuum the base, paying special attention to corners and nooks where crumbs are sure to be hiding. Depending on your couch, you can also rotate your cushions to make sure they stay firm and hold shape. Tip: Use a lint roller to remove pesky pet hair from cushions.
-Wooden furniture: Start by removing any and all items from the wood furniture and eliminate any surface dust with a dust rag. Next, take polish or wood cleaner and go over the entire wooden surface. Tip: If your furniture has water stains, try blowing a hair dryer at a close range and using mineral oil or furniture polish to treat the wood after.
-Dust (Everything): One of the most time-consuming activities, depending on how many decorative items you have around the house, is dusting. We recommend removing all items and dusting them individually, versus just dusting around the items, but that is totally up to you and how much patience you have.
-Clean the electronics: How many times do you touch your TV remote? And times that by how many people in your household use that remote – yikes! What we are getting at is your TV remote is another breeding ground for germs so be sure to disinfect it regularly. Make sure all the electronics around your home get a good wipe down and use a microfiber cloth for the front of the screens.
-Wipe down ceiling fans, baseboards, light fixtures: You can utilize vacuum extensions for those hard to reach places such as high ceiling fans and corners. Use streak-free glass cleaner for windows and gently wipe down light fixtures. When it comes to baseboards, you should use a damp cloth to gather and catch the dust that has accumulated. And another reminder to disinfect those doorknobs!
Laundry room
-Wipe down countertops and laundry machines: As lint tends to settle on pretty much every surface in the laundry room, take a damp cloth to remove any buildup. Additionally, take a moment to throw away any empty detergent bottles and misplaced, used dryer sheets.
-Sanitize the washing machine: After time your washing machine can start to develop mold buildup, which is why it’s a good idea to sanitize it at least once a year. You can do this by running the self-cleaning cycle using hot water with a little bleach – be sure there are no clothing items in the machine when sanitizing. Tip: To clean the rubber seal around the door use a vinegar solution or multi-purpose cleaner.
-Clean dryer vent: You should be removing lint from the lint trap after each load of laundry to prevent buildup and a potential fire hazard.
-Vacuum and/or mop the floor: Remove all items from the floor prior to vacuuming and moping and be sure to pay close attention to corners of the room where dust and lint are sure to accumulate.
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Due to the world’s current events, cleanliness is on everyone’s mind now more than ever. And while washing your hands is a great way to stay healthy you also want to make sure to keep your household surfaces clean and disinfected.
