Thimna MatikaIt doesn’t matter how regularly your house is dusted and vacuumed, there are still places that most people forget to clean. Cleaning the home is a daily activity that is essential, requiring best practices to achieve a clean, tidy, and dust-free environment.
While some manage to apply these best practices efficiently on their own, others may have the luxury of hiring help to maintain their space.
Door knobs, and switches
Door knobs and light switches are constantly touched when doors are being opened and closed and lights are switched on and off. Yet these items barely make it to our cleaning routines. You can use a damp and soapy microfiber cloth to clean door knobs and light switches.
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Ceiling fans
Fan blades usually collect dust over time. The best practice is to occasionally clean the entire ceiling fan, but the blades typically need the most attention.
If your blades are heavily covered in dust, use a vacuum cleaner with the wand attachment on them. Protect your nose and mouth from the dust with a mask and wear protective glasses for your eyes to avoid the dust going into your eyes.
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Remotes
Although most people touch their TV remotes every day, it’s often forgotten that we need to clean them too. Occasionally wipe your remote with a damp soapy microfibre cloth.
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Top cabinets
Smoke, steam, and food particles travel up and often settle on top of your cabinets. This leaves a thick, sticky residue if forgotten. Regularly empty your top cabinets to wipe the dust and grease that collects there.
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Behind the refrigerator
This area can be easily forgotten about because most people don’t routinely pull out their fridges. But when you do, you’re almost certain to find dust and build-up. You can clean the floor underneath your fridge and the wall behind it, then focus on the back of the fridge itself. First, unplug the fridge, then use a microfiber cloth or vacuum to dust the coils.
House plants
The leaves on houseplants can collect a lot of dust over time. You can use a microfiber cloth or a duster to keep them dust-free.
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Bookshelves
Bookshelves are often forgotten when cleaning as some are high up on the walls sometimes out of reach unless one is specifically looking for a book in that spot. Since people arrange their books specifically according to what they read, bookshelves that are out of reach often get forgotten to clean and collect dust.
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Maintaining a clean and dust-free home requires attention beyond the usual sweeping, vacuuming, and dusting of common areas. Often-overlooked spots, like door knobs, light switches, ceiling fans, remotes, top cabinets, behind the refrigerator, houseplants, and bookshelves, also need care for a truly spotless living space.
Incorporating these into your cleaning routine not only boosts hygiene but also enhances the comfort and health of your home. Whether you clean on your own or seek assistance, recognising these hidden areas can significantly impact your living environment.
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