While Fall is the time of year when you may start staying home more, it is also the time when dirt, debris, and foot traffic become more common inside of your home. Unfortunately, this is also a time when the overlooked areas of your home will become dirtier. This is why it is important to know which areas are best to keep maintained before you start to transition to being more of a homebody.
Clean the Grout
Maybe the most overlooked area of your home, grout in your kitchen and bathroom can quickly become a breeding ground for dirt, germs, and bacteria. Old food and grease on your kitchen grout will become harder to clean if left neglected for too long and soap scum may begin to make your bathroom walls and floors look dirty. Fortunately, there are several ways to restore your grout to perfect cleanliness. One way that many homeowners have found cleaning their grout a success, is with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. By applying the mixture to the dirty areas, scrubbing, and wiping it away, it will look good as new. If you are short on time, then hiring a professional to come in and clean your grout will get rid of the worry of your time being taken up.
Remove the Food and Grime
After using your dishwasher every day all year long, you may now be forced to look at grime, food particles, and mold living on the exterior and interior. If this has happened to your dishwasher, it can soon become more than an eyesore. Without regular proper cleaning, it is a matter of time before your dishwasher begins to break down. However, after cleaning the filter and applying a baking soda rinse, your dishwasher will be ready to use again. You can also use a hot water cycle to deodorize it with vinegar.
Disinfect Your Garbage Cans
Your trash can is one of the most used things in your home, which means all of the unwanted things, old food, and trash dropped outside of the bag and inside of your can may be sticking around. Along with the disgusting view of old food and other trash sticking to the inside of your trash can, you may also see mold growth and may even have to endure the disgusting smell coming from it. With a thorough and regular cleaning, the germs and old trash will be removed. Disinfecting and sanitizing your trash can will also stop the spread of fungi, bacteria, and any germs or viruses that cause illnesses.
While certain areas in your home may be easy to overlook, keeping them maintained is pertinent to avoid dirt and grime buildup.
