This is the first thing visitors notice in your dirty apartment

Created: 02/03/2022, 07:50

By: Janine Napirca

There are also dirt traps lurking in your kitchen, which you should remove before welcoming guests.

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Dirt that you overlook in your everyday cleaning routine immediately catches the eye of visitors.

Have you ever wondered what your apartment looks like from a visitor's perspective?

You will be amazed at the dirt you overlook yourself.

Most people are uncomfortable when visitors come and the

is neither

nor

.

While everyone's understanding of order and cleanliness* is likely to be slightly different, there are some things that you forget in your cleaning routine that your visitors immediately notice.

Read here what they are.

Clean your bathroom properly before visitors come

There is hardly anything more unpleasant - both for the visitor and for the hosts - if the bathroom is not cleaned properly.

In addition to the

, the

is particularly important here.

Dirt on the bathroom floor from dust, water stains or hair is particularly noticeable to visitors.

So it should go without saying that the bathroom is clean and tidy when you have guests over.

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This is the first thing visitors notice in your kitchen

Did you actually clean your kitchen before the visitors came?

In your everyday routine, you may have forgotten something that you probably don't pay enough attention to in everyday life anyway.

catch the eye of those who enter the kitchen.

You should also remove dirt from your kitchen and electrical appliances.

Give your kitchen a quick wipe with a damp cloth and the fronts will shine sparkling clean again.

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Order and cleanliness in the entrance area is particularly important for visitors

The hallmark of any home is the entrance.

Now you probably don't have too much influence on how the front door and stairwell appear to your visitors.

However, what you can influence is the condition of your

.

If dirty shoes are lying all over the floor and the

is cluttered with jackets, this makes an uninviting impression on your guests at first.

A shoe rack and a wardrobe can help.

Depending on the season, you can also store unused shoes and clothing accordingly.

Your hallway no longer looks cluttered and still offers enough space for guests' shoes and jackets.

Clean all doorknobs and light switches before receiving guests

You use

and

every day - but be honest: How often do you really invest time in cleaning them?

Fingerprints or dark stains from frequent use are immediately noticeable to guests and should be wiped clean before receiving the visit.

After all, nobody wants to use doorknobs or light switches that are full of all sorts of germs and bacteria.

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Before welcoming your visitor, take a look up – are the lights and ceiling clean?

are also noticeable to visitors

.

Even if your apartment is otherwise immaculately clean - if there is a visible layer of dust on your lamps, it looks unclean and uncomfortable.

Cobwebs on the ceilings are also unhygienic and should be removed before the guests arrive.