Have you ever wondered if you might be missing something while doing your cleaning routines? There are so many items in a household so it’s easy to overlook the maintenance of something that you should clean regularly.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the most common items we often don’t know we should clean.
Light switches
It’s easy to overlook your trusty light switch, especially if you choose ones in darker colours. It often takes a while to return to paying attention to them unless we dirty them up badly and decide to wipe them instantly afterwards.
Light switches can easily become dirty and a germ breeding ground and can pose a risk even to the cleanest of us. Make sure you give a wipe to your light switches all around the house at least once every two weeks.
Shopping Bags
Any cloth shopping bags or even your personal bag should receive attention often especially if you put unpacked goods in them. Spills can also happen or depending on what you have been carrying around leftover residue could spoil the looks of your back or even get onto your next luggage.
Buttons on your electronics
Similarly to light switches, any buttons, be it on your remote control, washing machine or even a keyboard, are prone to becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. Even so, they are easily one of the easiest items to overlook cleaning.
You could easily use some dish soap and cloth and go over them once or twice a month, just to make sure your environment is as healthy as it can be.
Mobile devices
There is nothing like relaxing with some food on the couch and going through the latest news on your mobile. While you are able to wash your hands after a hard day, your phone will not be able to do the same, and a lot of the dirt and general nastiness from the surfaces outside will still remain on your phone.
Giving your phone a quick wipe is a good daily routine especially if you have just come back home, but even twice or thrice a week will work.
Windowsills
Did you know that windowsills are absolutely among the most overlooked spots in a home? We often settle for shiny windows, but the windowsills can turn into magnets for dust and ruin your view when you wanna check the outside.
Taking off the dust every two weeks is a good way to keep a great-looking and clean windowsill!
Conclusion
These are just five of many items at home you might not know need maintenance and we will definitely be adding more to the list, so make sure to keep an eye out for updates!