Every one of us likes clean and tidy house. But cleaning is never an enjoyable activity. There are some tasks that we ignore or keep postponing the task for next week that might even deteriorate our house and we end up paying more instead of simple cleaning that could have saved us. Let’s see what are they:
1. Allowing clutter to accumulate: Every house will have clutter but never allow it to accumulate it in excess which might end up with rodents, cockroaches and spiders living there. Empty the waste bins regularly. Sweep and clean the storage area regularly. Get rid of papers and cardboards regularly. Treat every area where insect and rodent activities are seen.
Ensure to sweep and mop the house every day. Dusting should be doneatleast alternatively. Outdoor cleaning should also be done regularly especially if you have too many plants and trees. Ensure to wash the laundry clothes regularly so that it will not get accumulated and then become difficult for washing, drying, folding. Doing the daily chores regularly without skipping the activity for any reason will save time in long run. Accumulated clutter is always difficult to clean and become
hectic and expensive business.
2. Finish the cleaning activity when you start: Not finishing the cleaning task after you start will end up even messier. Some tasks can be done insmall steps but some tasks like cleaning the entire room takes time. For instance, when cleaning the bedroom, divide the work like bed, cupboards, clothes, dressers, wall cleaning, sweeping and mopping,cleaning the indoor planters, etc. and ensure to complete the task that is taken up before sitting down to take a social media break.
3. Hidden spots cleaning: There are some corners of the house that we tend to forget cleaning. And electronic equipments that we should be cleaning – like a mixer, oven. Ignoring to clean the hidden spots let the moisture, lint, cooking odors and grease particles to accumulate and will become harder to clean later. Forgetting to clean these areas would result in extensive damage.
Like the budget planning, make a planner for house cleaning andelectronic equipment cleaning for each room and ensure to completethe task as noted in the planner.
4. Outdoor cleaning is as important as indoor: Just like keeping thehouse clean, the surrounding of the house also should be kept clean.Cleaning the garden regularly, pulling out the weeds, removing the deadfallen leaves, cleaning the outdoor decors is important. Ensure to remove the stagnant water accumulated in any open area to avoid the mosquito breeding. Gutter clogging should be regularly checked. Keep a check of outdoor pipes and electric wires.
5. When using cleaning products: Ensure to use the right cleaning product for each cleaning activity. Harsh chemicals can strip the protective finishes. Be careful when using acid based cleaners. Read the instructions on the chemicals carefully and try to use the distilled form to clean any surfaces.
Also be sure of how to take care of all the materials of furniture, walls, and kitchen counter tops and use the chemicals accordingly. Over usage of chemical may deteriorate the surface.