Hidden Corners: The Overlooked Secrets That Professional Housecleaners Use to Keep Their Home Clean
If you have been self-cleaning your home, you may be missing spots that impact your health, such as areas contributing to allergies. It’s understandable, most people lack specialized cleaning tools, professional experience, and especially, the time to be thorough. Professional house cleaners have compiled a list of often overlooked spots, and to lighten things up, you’ll find some favorite Southern sayings sprinkled throughout.
# 1 Doorknobs
Doorknobs are very dirty. As the saying goes,” Slicker than snot on a doorknob,” these hardware pieces attract sticky contaminants, including them in your weekly cleaning routine helps keep your household healthier.
# 2 Mattresses
Mattresses are the second most neglected area. Professional cleaners often encounter beds they wouldn’t want to sit on, let alone sleep on. If you aim to “ Sleep like a log,” don’t ignore mattress cleaning. A dirty bed can harm your health and disturb your sleep. Vacuum mattresses with a canister vacuum every three months, replace the mattress protectors, and wash or dry-clean comforters. Sheets and pillwcases should be changed weekly.
#3 Trash Containers
Think about how often you clean your kitchen trash cans. Just removing the trash “ Doesn’t mean diddly squat.” Despite being the primary spot for garbage, trash bins rarely get cleaned. Professionals recommend washing both inside and outside weekly.
#4 Remote Controls
To check for hidden grime, use a flashlight on your remote; you’ll find dust and dirt in the crevices. It might shock you so much that you “Start sweating like a sinner in church.” Clean weekly using a soft brush and a damp cloth to minimize health risks.
# 5 Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are designed to circulate clean air, but dust and grime often “ Stick to them like bark on a tree.” This creates health concerns every time you turn them on. Professionals suggest using a long-handled Swiffer weekly, after removing the built-up debris.
#6 Light Switches
Light switches are a pet peeve for cleaners, especially the one near the garbage disposal. Frequent use leads to buildup, from coffee grounds to blood from kitchen accidents. While you need to use caution and “ Not clean until the cows come home,” wiping them with a disinfectant cloth weekly makes your kitchen safer.
#7 Sliding Glass Door Tracks
Many people neglect sliding glass door tracks, which “ Burns the biscuits” of professional cleaners. Moisture and dirt combine to foster growth, impacting health. To keep doorsattractive and functional, vacuum tracks and clean with a small brush and water monthly.
#8 The Knife and Fork Drawer
The utensil drawer can accumulate “ More dirt that yoy ca shake a stick at,” including crumbs and stray scraps of food. Since these utensils touch your food, remove everything and wash the drawer monthly.
#9 Sofa Cushions
When was the last time you rotated and cleaned under your sofa cushions? Professionals do this monthly. It keeps furniture looking better and lasting longer. Cleaning under cushions is like a treasure hunt: you might find old glitter, hairbows and the forks you have been missing. It also prevents your cushions from becoming” As flat as a fritter.”
#10 The Baseboard Line
The “dreaded” baseboard line” is a one-inch strip where the vacuum cleaner doesn’t reach, and it’s as unappealing as “ Finding a Hair in Your Biscuit.” To eliminate it, use a brush attachment on your canister vacuum and clean it monthly.
Keeping your home clean and healthy requires attention to these overlooked spots. Except for mattress cleaning, most of these chores can be rotated and included in our regular cleaning. If you feel the need to “ catch up”. we’d “ Be tickled” to get you started.”