Cleaning is not necessarily a piece of cake, but it is essential for a healthy lifestyle and to enjoy a pleasant living environment.
Dusting, vacuuming and mopping, cleaning household appliances can become small daily rituals.
How do you know if the house is clean?
What are the signs that it's time to clean up?
The presence of more and more dust and sheep;
Stains on the surfaces.
Insects that have recently come to your home (ants, gnats, food moths, cockroaches, etc.)
In the kitchen, the surfaces are greasy;
The ground sticks under your feet;
Carpets have food residue or pet hair…
All of these should alert you to the fact that your house is not clean.
When to clean?
The ideal is to take care of the maintenance of the house on a daily basis.
A little organization and method will help you keep your accommodation clean and tidy.
Do not hesitate to delegate certain actions so that all the occupants of the house contribute to household chores.
Make sure you have all the necessary equipment available:
a broom in good condition;
a bucket and a mop;
a push broom and a mop;
a feather duster;
microfiber wipes and sponges;
cleaning products: (with the winning trio white vinegar / baking soda / lemon) including a product for the floor and a multi-purpose product.
Some essential oils could be useful to you (lemon, eucalyptus, mint, tea tree, etc.)
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What is the risk in the event of a neglected household?
Not cleaning regularly can cause health concerns: allergies, rhinitis, asthma, irritations and even breathing difficulties.
The dust and dirt that accumulates can also increase indoor pollution: humidity, appearance of fungi, molds, spores, etc.
A poorly done household is conducive to the appearance of small unwanted animals: dust mites, ants, gnats, etc.
Bad odors can also set in, and make everyday life unpleasant.
Cleaning frequency: good practices
For efficient cleaning, there's nothing like a schedule that reminds you of the essential tasks to do on a daily basis, every week and once a year.
To do every day
:
Ventilate your living rooms for 5 to 10 minutes a day to renew and purify the air.
Pick up loose objects and put them away according to the “Everything in its place” rule.
Pass the broom in the living rooms if necessary.
Clean your hob after each use.
Wash the work surface after preparing the meal.
Do laundry, fold clothes and put them away.
To do every week
:
Dust furniture, objects and trinkets, television, frames, etc.
Clean the table and chairs.
Vacuum all living rooms at least once a week, or even twice in high-traffic rooms: living room, kitchen, etc.
to remove all dirt that has fallen to the ground (dust, body or food residue, small waste, etc.)
Then mop to remove germs and dirt.
Clean cupboard doors and inside cupboards.
Empty and clean garbage cans.
Clean small appliances.
Clean door handles and light switches.
Descale and rinse faucets and sinks.
Change the sheets in the rooms (every 15 days minimum).
Wash the bath towels and put the bath mat in the washing machine.
Disinfect the toilets
Clean sinks, shower and bathtub.
Vacuum the sofa and under the cushions.
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To do every month:
Sort the contents of your fridge then completely clean the interior.
Dust moldings and remove cobwebs from the ceiling.
Run a cloth over the baseboards.
To be done at least once a year
:
Wash carpets and rugs.
Clean the walls: remove dust with a microfiber cloth,
Clean the doors.
Wash the curtains.
Clean the ventilation grilles.
Wash the duvet and pillows.
Wash all windows.
Tap and flip your mattress.
If you really don't like cleaning, consider delegating this task by paying someone to do it with you.
The important thing is that you are at home.
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