Deep Cleaning Your House: Six Tips to Tackle Germs Fast

You might be already panicking to get ready for the holidays or are expecting dinner guests and want to tackle germs around your house as soon as possible. No matter what your motivation is you can find some of the most problematic areas in no time and use the right appliances to get rid of dust, germs, grease, and sticky fingerprints. If you want to impress your guests with how clean your house is, read our seven tips below.

Start From Top to Bottom

The general rules for cleaning your house is that you need to start from top to bottom. Start on the first floor, and move downstairs gradually. At the same time, do your ceilings to get rid of those annoying cobwebs, followed by the curtain rails, doors, window frames, and then move on to the floor. Make sure, however, that you vacuum before you would do the general dusting, or the dust can appear straight away stirred up by your vacuum cleaner. Do your vacuuming before you do all the polishing, apart from the ceilings and the rails. If you feel that there are lots of work and if you do, you can make a mess, try to use simplymaids Adelaide here and they can do the whole work professionally and efficiently.

Carpet Cleaning Tips

If your carpets are looking tired, or they smell, you should give them some time to recover. Do your carpet cleaning in the morning and go out at night, allowing the foam to soak into the carpet. If you have unwanted odors coming from your carpet, you might want to sprinkle some bicarbonate soda in them and use a brush to work them on the surface. Let your carpets rest for a few hours, and then vacuum up the powder. If you still smell the odor, put some vinegar in your vacuum cleaning solution. You can hire a carpet cleaner from your local DIY store to save money on professional services.

Evidence of Pets

If your sofa is covered by pet hair, and you are fed up with cleaning it up after them, you might want to do something about this. The first thing you can do is get a pet vacuum that can get the hair out of tricky upholstery and carpet. Secondly, you might take note of where your pets are likely to settle down for the day or night, and cover these areas with a blanket or throw. They will still have their favorite spot in the house, but instead of ruining your furniture, they will just leave their fur deposits on the throw. Shake it out everyday, and you can save yourself time vacuuming and using pet hair removing rollers.

Window Cleaning

To make your windows clean and streak-free for the holidays, or when you expect your guests, wash them first, polish them second. Always start on the inside, as it is likely to be less dirty, and once you have finished washing your windows, start on the outside. Don’t polish the glass before you would clean the window sills, as you can make a mess again. While window cleaning products generally leave your glass shiny, you might want to use a microfiber cloth, and go over the surface with a natural white vinegar spray for the perfect streak-free shine.

Deep Clean Your Toilet

When you expect guests, the appearance of your toilet is important. Use a steam cleaner to go over every surface, including the inside of the toilet bowl. This is the area of your home that is used regularly by everyone, including visitors, and this means you will need to get rid of a lot of germs. Use bicarbonate soda spray to make your tiles shiny, and vinegar spray to get rid of limescale in your bathroom. Clean your soap holders and your toothbrush holders, and focus on the hidden corners that you are not likely to notice, but your guests will.

Kitchen Surfaces and Sink

You need to get your kitchen prepared for the arrival of guests, as well as cooking dinner. Give your oven a deep clean using a foam spray that breaks down grease and burnt on fat. Use soda crystal spray to get the shine of your grille back, and vinegar to make your surfaces shine. If you have an old style tap or sink, it might be time to replace it. Check out offers online, such as at the Tap Warehouse and find your easy maintenance design. Use a toothbrush to clean between the tiles and hard to reach areas.

Getting ready for the holiday season and visitors is a challenge for every homeowner. Instead of doing everything last minute, walk through your home and spot problem areas you need to tackle and take your time planning your deep cleaning project.