Steps to Deep-Clean Your Entire House
Steps to Deep-Clean Your Entire House
Published on October 12, 2022. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes
On the surface a house might look clean; however a deep clean is needed occasionally and will help you in the longer run. Though it can be a bit overwhelming to think about deep cleaning your house, breaking it down into smaller chunks can make things much easier. Here are a few easy tips that will help you deep clean your house. Also, it is advisable to buy home insurance, which can be helpful if there are any accidents that can break things.
To start with deep cleaning your house, there are a few supplies that can make your life much easier, such as gloves, lint remover, baking soda, white vinegar, dish soap, microfiber cloth, multipurpose cleaner, glass cleaner, scratch pad, and so on. After you are stocked up with these supplies, you can start deep cleaning the entire house.
How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen
We have broken down the process of deep cleaning your kitchen. Here is all that you need to do.
• Appliances
Ensure that your refrigerator and other appliances are nearly empty before you start cleaning them. Clean them thoroughly inside and out. And do not forget to move the appliances around, so that you can clean the countertop or walls around them. Clean your dishwasher and stove as well. Buying home insurance will safeguard your expensive kitchen appliances.
• Cabinets
You can start by cleaning all the exposed bits first. It is a good idea to line up your cabinets with newspaper or liners. So that they catch all the dust and all you must do is replace them. If you have wooden cabinets, ensure that you use proper wood cleaners. You can use a microfiber cloth to clean the glass area.
• Countertop
Though it can be a bit tedious, empty the countertop completely. Remove all the storage and appliances before you start cleaning. Do not forget to clean your backsplash thoroughly as well. After the surfaces dry, you can put your stuck back and continue working.
• Others
The coils of your refrigerator can accumulate a lot of dust. If you can, use a compressor to get all the dust off them for more efficient cooling. Similarly, do not forget to take everything off your pantry and wipe them down clean.
How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom
These steps will help you deep clean your bedroom without many hassles.
• Mattress
A crucial part of cleaning your bedroom is to freshen up your mattress. One of the most efficient ways of cleaning mattresses is to sprinkle baking soda on them and let them sit for an hour at least. Use your vacuum cleaner to wipe off all the surfaces. Do not forget to do it for all surfaces. This will freshen up your mattress.
• Bedding
You can start by washing all the covers, such as bed skirts, pillows, duvet covers and bedspreads. Opting for an additional spin cycle will help you dry them up faster. If you have synthetic pillows, you can dry them outside. And for those bulky comforters, use a laundromat. You can use clean tennis balls to dry pillows. This will avoid any sort of clump formations.
• Closet
Cleaning your closet might take a while. If you have not used any clothes for an entire year, consider donating or up cycling them. Then clean the entire wardrobe in and out. It will help you not create a mess next time around.
• Air Conditioner
Though it can seem a bit overwhelming at first, you can deep clean your air conditioner as well. You can start by removing and clearing the air filters, cleaning the evaporating coils, cleaning the drain pipe and removing any other debris from inside. A home insurance policy can safeguard expensive appliances such as air conditioners.
How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom
Follow these steps to deep clean your bathroom and make them look cleaner.
• Shower Curtains
You can clean most of the shower curtains in cold water and using a gentle cycle. Set your dryer to the lowest setting and reinstall the curtain before it is completely dry. As far as the plastic liners are concerned, you can wash them in cold water or replace them.
• Shower Glass
For any glass area in the bathroom, start by wetting the glass and applying white vinegar on the glass and let it sit for about 10 mins. Take a sponge and apply baking soda to it and start scrubbing the glass. You can even use glycerin soap to increase the effectiveness of the cleaning. Once you are satisfied, rinse it with fresh water. You can use a microfiber cloth to dry the glass.
• Cabinets
You can start by decluttering the cabinet below the sink or other cabinets in the bathroom. During the de-cluttering process, you can throw away things that do not belong there. Wipe the cabinet down and restock some of the items in the cabinet. Repeat the process for all other cabinets.
How to Deep Clean Living Room
• Frames
Take down all photographs and paintings with frames. Dust the front and back of them with the help of a moist microfiber cloth. But do not spray anything directly on the frames. As the washer can seep through the corners and spoil the painting or photograph.
• Furniture
Remove all the cushions and clean their covers thoroughly. You can use different extensions to clean all upholstery surfaces with the help of a vacuum cleaner.
• Electronics
You can use cleaners on your microfiber cloth to clean all your electronics in the living room. Again, ensure that you are not spraying anything directly onto the surface of the electronics. For surrounding areas, you can use soft dusting wands to clean any accumulated dust. Another effective way to safeguard your expensive furniture and electronics in the living room is to opt for a home insurance policy.
• Others
A closer look at all the items in the living room will help you access if you need them all or not. If there are some older CDs or DVDs, you can sell them for a little cash. Also, launder all the cushion covers, throws, and sofa liners.
Conclusion
Deep cleaning your house isn’t as cumbersome as it might sound at first. Once you break down the tasks and rooms, tackle each task and room separately. This will help you clean the entire house without any expert help. However, if there are a few things that you cannot clean on your own, do not hesitate to take the help of experts. Having a home insurance plan in such times can be handy if there are any accidents during the cleaning. The coverage of home insurance isn’t limited to the entire house but also to appliances and furniture inside it.
Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.
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