If you are like most people, you give your home a once-weekly superficial cleaning to keep things smelling fresh and looking presentable. Occasionally, though, a deeper cleaning is in order to really make your home shine. The following 10 easy-to-implement tips reveal some great ways to give your home a proper deep cleaning.
Family Room
Tip 1: When deep cleaning a large space, such as your family room, you should move furniture to vacuum underneath. If you don’t do this, expect dust and debris under the furniture to find its way out into the open.
Tip 2: Don’t forget to clean TV remotes and other electronics. Use a cleaning wipe to get into all of the cracks and crevices of the device.
Kitchen
Tip 3: Clean under the fridge using a vacuum extension specially made for this purpose. Plus, you may need to move the refrigerator to clean up any spills underneath. While vacuuming underneath the fridge, make sure to also clean off any dust on the coils in the back.
Tip 4: Clean everything out of the fridge, and then wipe it down using a lemon juice and baking soda mixture. Do the same for kitchen cabinets. By wiping everything down, you will remove food crumbs and residue, cutting down on bothersome bugs coming into your home.
Bathroom
Tip 5: Dump a two-liter bottle of Coke into the toilet bowl when cleaning it. This helps remove any stubborn stains or mineral buildup. Also, make sure to get into any cracks and crevices around the toilet seat, including the hinges where the seat attaches to the toilet bowl.
Tip 6: When cleaning, start from the top and work your way down. Begin by cleaning the mirrors, then the vanity countertops, followed by the toilet and then the bathtub. Finish up by sweeping and mopping the floor. And don’t forget to clean the floor rug.
Bedroom
Tip 7: In addition to vacuuming the floor in the bedroom, vacuum underneath the bed. You may need to remove the mattress and box springs for better access to the floor underneath. You should also move other pieces of furniture when cleaning, including dressers, nightstands, and other items.
Tip 8: Dead skin and oils build up in our sheets and blankets over time, attracting dust mites and other pesky pests. Wash all bedding, including sheets, blankets, and pillowcases to help prevent this. If necessary, flip the mattress — though keep in mind that you shouldn’t flip certain mattress types, such as pillow tops.
Other Areas
Tip 9: When performing a deep cleaning of the laundry room, vacuum out the dryer hose. Over time, lint builds up in the vent and hose, which can lead to a fire if it’s not removed occasionally. You can use a brush designed for this or a vacuum with an extension.
Tip 10: Clean out any air vents throughout your home. Air vents are prime areas that collect small objects, such as food and toys. You can use a vacuum to remove smaller items and debris.
Deep-Cleaning Checklist
The above are just a few deep-cleaning tips to make your house shine. The following deep-cleaning checklist can help ensure that you hit all of the important areas in your home.
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When deep cleaning your home, the best way to approach the cleaning process is to start in one area and work your way through each room or area until you’re done. The tips above will save time while making sure your deep clean does the trick.
