You use the fridge, ceiling fans, and shower or tub regularly, but when did you clean them? Plus, other secret spots you may neglect to clean this season.
If you do spring cleaning or heavy cleaning, sometimes certain spots may slip your mind.
This post might be a checklist for your next cleaning adventure.
Around the kitchen
As food is untidy, the place where you store, prepare, and discard it might get coated with residue.
- Drains
Cleaning bathroom drains is necessary if they seem inefficient.
Pouring baking soda, vinegar, and hot water down them may help.
- Shower curtains/liners
Thinking of your shower curtain and liner as “dirty” may seem counterintuitive since you are clean after every shower or bath.
Remember that you’re washing grime in there, which may splatter onto the liner or curtain.
Hard water minerals may leave residue on faucets and showerheads after drying.
Bacteria and fungus grow in damp conditions, so sanitize and air-dry your liner periodically.
Check the label before washing your curtain in the washer.
In numerous areas
- Dishwasher filters
Old food, oils, and hard water minerals may clog dishwasher filters, despite their name.
- Cabinets
Dishwasher filters are usually on the bottom. Remove the filter, rinse it with soapy water, then reattach it. You may also ask your dishwasher manufacturer.
Dust on and inside cabinets might go unseen, as on a refrigerator.
Use a duster with an extending arm to reach hard-to-reach areas and prevent damage.
The living room and bedroom
This area includes goods for more than just your living room and bedroom.
- Ceiling fans, lighting,
Flipping a switch is simple. However, it may be easier to overlook cleaning the items that the switch controls.
Fan blades may collect dust, which will spread across the room when turned on. Certain dusters specifically cater to ceiling fans.
The same applies to light fixtures. Repairing them above your head doesn’t imply cleaning them .
- Windows
Consider cleaning when you open windows or curtains for morning light.
Curtains and blinds attract dust. Please ensure to check the care instructions, as many drapes are not machine washable.
Dirt and debris may become stuck in sliding tracks of left-to-right windows. The same applies to sliding doors. Just a moist towel may revive them.
Throughout the bathroom
You can clean more than just the toilet, tub, and other surfaces in this room.
- Fridge
Refrigerators are used daily, yet cleaning their components may be an afterthought.
Top: Dust can accumulate on the surface of your fridge, which may lead you to neglect cleaning it.
Inside: Sauces drop, food residue spills, and produce degrades, making it difficult to clean the fridge. Cleaning up a mess before the food sets is best, but a moist towel and soapy water should work.
Behind moveable fridges, dust bunnies may gather on the floor. Avoid straining your body by using vacuum attachments that can reach this hard-to-reach area.
If it is safe to do so, unplug your refrigerator and pull it away from the wall to access the coils. Cleanliness and debris may cause fires, so gently clean or vacuum them for a few minutes.
- In trash cans
Even if garbage and recyclables go in bags, your containers will still become filthy.
Food may miss the bag, end up in the garbage, and stink.
These are simple to clean. If there’s filth you can’t touch, spray them with a hose outdoors or wipe them clean with a towel and soapy water.
These objects may be difficult to clean depending on your living situation.
- Air filters
Another item that is often overlooked is air filters.
If you utilize HVAC systems year-round, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors suggests replacing filters every three months.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors estimates that most filters last 3–12 months, with thicker ones lasting longer.
You should check and replace your air filters monthly if:
allergy or respiratory issue
giant family
have pets
inhabit a windy or wildfire-prone location
have a fireplace
Consider living on a farm or ranch with a giant garden or near a building site.
Use your device from six months to year-round.
Cars have air filters. According to Veteran Car Donations, experts suggest replacing engine and cabin air filters every 12,000–15,000 miles or a year.
