To keep the house healthy, it all boils down to making a habit of cleaning the house and keeping t organised at all times. Now, this may sound time-consuming and challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down into just a few steps that will help you keep the house clean at all times.
Declutter
If you want to clean and maintain your house in a proper way, the best way to go about it is to declutter your home first. This includes picking up the dirty laundry from the floor, putting the dishes away, storing away the kids’ toys, and basically just moving away any objects lying around the house. Firstly, this will allow you to prepare the house for the cleaning process. You will be able to move around much easier and reach all of the surfaces and corners that need to be cleaned or dusted off.
Secondly, clutter and especially dirty piled up clothes can create a very unhealthy and unsanitary space. Think about how a pile of dirty and potentially even wet clothes can create a perfect environment for growing germs and bacteria. So, first of all, make sure that all of that is stored away before you start the cleaning process.
Check for water leaks
Then, you might want to inspect all of the places where water leaks can happen. This includes kitchen and bathroom mostly, but you should check the rest of the corners of the house and spots near the ceiling as well. You can also check the outdoor area, inspect the gutters and see how the roof is holding up. This is especially important if you live in an area with lots of rain and snow. If the roof needs to be repaired, it most likely means it has some kind of cracks where water can get through.
Water leaks can easily be taken care of if you spot them on time. However, if you let them sit, they will create mould. Not only is this causing a huge damage to your property, but it’s also slowly creating an unhealthy environment to live in. So, make sure you inspect your house and see if there are any leaks that need to be taken care of.
In case the mould has already been formed, make sure to contact the professionals who can help you get rid of the mould. They will make sure the mould is gone, the damage is fixed and your house can go back to normal.
Dust regularly
It’s insane how fast and easily dust gets attached to any object in the house. It flies around, lands on top of surfaces and sticks there. Having dust lying around the house is not very sanitary and if any of the family members have allergies to dust and debris, this is a living nightmare for them. Luckily, dusting doesn’t need to be a time consuming job. If you make it a habit to lightly dust off surface area such as tables, cabinets, TV, and other places in the home every or every other day, it will make a huge difference and it will only take an extra few minutes of your day.
Deep clean your house
Everyday light dusting and decluttering will help you maintain your home and keep it healthy. However, every once in a while you need to go all out and make sure the house is in perfect condition so that you can keep it clean and above all sanitary. This doesn’t just include vacuuming.
It also includes washing the curtains, deep cleaning the bathroom and the kitchen, washing the pillows, washing the carpets, and so on. You will need to use cleaning chemicals and supplies to clean the house and make sure it’s sanitised well.
If you need extra help taking care of such a large-scale job, you can always check out professional house cleaning prices and see if you want to invest in having your house professionally deep cleaned by experts. It’s a great investment and it takes such a time-consuming job off your hands.
Wash the kitchen sink
The kitchen sink can be the dirtiest part of the kitchen. This is where all of the leftover food gets drained and the moist creates a great environment for bacteria to grow. That is why you need to set aside some time once a week or once every two weeks to deep clean the kitchen sink and its pipes. You’ll be shocked to see what gets stuck in there and causes bad smell.
Sanitise your bathroom
Lastly, make sure to keep your bathroom sanitised. This means you need to switch towels regularly, let enough fresh air in, don’t let the surfaces stay wet for too long, and so on. There’s a lot of heat and moist that gets trapped in the air after long hot showers and this creates conditions for bacteria and germs. So make sure to clean the bathroom frequently and let the fresh air in.
Conclusion
Overall, if you do a little bit of dusting, keep your things organised, watch out for mould, and do a deep clean every once in a while, you’ll be able to keep your house clean and healthy.
Mike is an Australian business consulting specialist. He’s working with companies that outsource their IT maintenance. He often writes about technology, business and marketing and is a regular contributor on several websites.