Keeping your home clean is not only aesthetically pleasing, it’s also good for your health. Cleaning is an important part of maintaining your home and decor is an important way to showcase your personality and create a soothing environment. There are some house cleaning tasks that should be completed daily, while others can be done twice a week to conserve time.
If you are really short on time or energy, you can always hire the skilled professionals from Madam Clean to take care of the heavy lifting. There are many full-service options for regular and periodic cleaning to fit both your budget and your schedule. Aside from regular cleanings, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Regular Dusting
Dust accumulates no matter how often you clean, so it’s always a good idea to create a dusting routine for your home that is easy to follow. Decide if you will dust daily or weekly, whichever works best for your schedule. Use a vacuum cleaner to dust fans, bookshelves, pictures and other hard to reach areas, and don’t forget that upholstery and furniture also need to be added to the dusting rotation. For hard surfaces, a microfiber cloth is easy to use and traps dust particles well. Make sure to get picture frames, cabinets, chairs and other surfaces that sit at hand level.
Cleaning Fans, Filters and Compressors
To maintain good air quality in your home, it’s important to clean the fans on your exhaust, the filters, and the compressors in your AC units on a regular basis. Dust and allergens accumulate in these areas much more than others since they are used to filter and move the air in your home. It’s also a good idea to clean the coils on your refrigerator at the same time that you clean your filters and fans to ensure that it runs smoothly.
De-cluttering
Clutter is one of the main issues found in most homes that is also the easiest to remedy. Pick two days out of every month to go through your home and get rid of things that you never use, or are broken. Items that you set aside to repair, but have not been fixed after three months should be donated or sent to the rubbish bin. Take some time once a month to go through the clothes and shoes in your closet to remove damaged, small, or unused items to reduce the clutter.
Sweep the Chimney
If you have a fireplace in your home, it’s important to pay special attention to the care and maintenance of your chimney. Not only does it need to be cleaned on a regular basis, but it also needs to be inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or other issues that could present a hazard when used.
Sweep & Mop
Cleaning your floors should be done on a daily basis to reduce grime and the spread of germs. Make a point to sweep hard surfaces once and day, and mop the kitchen and common areas at least three times a week.
You should always take the time to clean your home to maintain a healthy environment, if you are busy, or need help, Madam Clean is always here to offer you affordable options for your home. Give us a call today at (647) 808-9742 to find out more.