Guide to Thoroughly Cleaning 56 Key Items in Your Home
In a world where maintaining a clean home can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task, author and travel writer Natalie Brown shares her expert tips to help us keep our spaces spotless. With a background in literature and creative writing, Brown's advice is both practical and engaging, making cleaning a more enjoyable experience.
Start from the Top
Adhering to the cardinal rule of cleaning, Brown suggests starting at the top and working your way down. An extendable microfiber duster set makes this task a breeze, effortlessly reaching high ceilings and fans to capture dust lingering there.
Cleaning the Air
Old pillows can harbour dust, but they can be used to catch even more dust - by placing them on ceiling fans. This simple trick helps to clean the air in your home, making it fresher and cleaner.
Tackling Dusty Blinds
Microfiber cleaning cloths, when attached to kitchen tongs, can pick up dust from blinds with surprising efficiency. This innovative method ensures a thorough clean, leaving your windowsills and blinds spotless.
The Magic of the Dishwasher
Your dishwasher isn't just for dishes. It can clean plastic, glass, and metal items from around the house, making it a versatile tool in maintaining a clean home.
Banishing Stains
Carpet stain remover and a carpet washer can help set-in mattress stains, making your bed feel fresh and new. Similarly, a nontoxic and odor-free spot remover spray can erase carpet and upholstery stains, keeping your furniture looking its best.
Pet-Friendly Cleaning
Pets can leave behind a trail of hair, but a pet hair roller can pick up gobs of hair all at once, making cleaning a breeze. A rubber-bristle and squeegee broom can sweep up pet hair embedded in carpet and scattered over hardwood or tile floor, ensuring your home remains pet-friendly and clean.
Freshening Up
Baking soda can freshen a mattress, absorbing odours and leaving it smelling fresh. A squeegee and water in a spray bottle can easily clean pet hair off furniture, while a soft cleanser can transform a bathtub into a spa-worthy state, erasing mineral and soap scum buildup from glass shower doors.
Deep Cleaning
For those hard-to-reach areas, an automatic scrubbing brush can clean grout without the need for heavy-duty elbow grease. For a deep wash, the slop mop method can be used on tile or linoleum floors.
Maintaining Cleanliness
For long-lasting cleanliness, Brown suggests using a stamp-in gel to maintain a clean toilet for weeks, and a drain clearer to unclog slow-draining tubs or sinks. Vinegar can be used to de-scale and deep-clean a shower head with minimal effort, ensuring a constant flow of clean water.
Laundry Essentials
Lastly, don't forget about your laundry. Pillows should be laundered in hot water to wash out sweat, skin cells, drool, and other gross things. A cleaning tablet can help knock out the sour washer smell, ensuring your clothes come out fresh and clean.
With these tips from Natalie Brown, maintaining a clean home becomes not just manageable, but enjoyable. So, grab your microfiber duster, your squeegee, and your pet hair roller, and let's get cleaning!
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