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How Often Do You Need to Clean Every Room in the House?

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By Ruby CanePublished 4 years ago 3 min read
How Often Do You Need to Clean Every Room in the House?
Photo by Crystal de Passillé-Chabot on Unsplash

Do you feel like the increasingly crowded lifestyle is stealing your free time, so you start to realize that you can't even clean the house as you would like?

The solution is to organize yourself better, so that you have time for yourself, but also to make the whole house shine. Get inspired by our guide and you will have nothing to gain.

Here's how to put one together for use with your home.

House cleaning and rules for each room

The bathroom

This room in the house needs your attention almost every day. But you don't have to do general cleaning, just keep it in order.

Theoretically, the bathroom should be cleaned generally about once a week, but it is often needed several times. It all depends on your pace of life and how many members live in the house. The areas you need to pay attention to most often are the toilet, bathtub, sink, and faucets.

It is not necessary to use only commercial cleaning and sanitation products, but you can also use natural ones: vinegar, baking soda, lemon, essential oils, etc.

Don't forget the tiles! And these boards accumulate dirt and mold, so it's good to check their appearance. If you have windows in the bathroom, you should not remove them from the cleaning list of the house, even if you can take care of them less often.

The kitchen

Another room in your home that needs special attention is the kitchen. Given how quickly bacteria multiply, it is very important to clean the stove and refrigerator often. Weekly, preferably on weekends, take all products out of the refrigerator, check their condition and sanitize the space well.

Of course, the stove and oven must be wiped off every time they get dirty, otherwise, it will be difficult for you to remove any leftover food. The same goes for the sink and countertop. In principle, there is no general rule in the kitchen for cleanliness and order, because you can not apply such rules in a room that you use so often.

The bedroom

The bedroom requires your attention once or twice a week, and if you have pets or children, you will need to do this more often. Hide unnecessary items, wipe the dust off furniture, decorative and electronic items, vacuum, and change bed linen (at the end of the week).

You can wipe the windows in a few weeks or a month, depending on how dirty they are. Don't forget to vacuum the bed mattress, shake the blanket and the duvet every few days and ventilate them. They easily collect dust, dust mites, and bacteria.

The living room

For many people, the living room is the most important thing when it comes to house cleaning because that's where guests come from. Cleaning should be done weekly in this space, and the order performed frequently, depending on the situation. If this room is used as a bedroom, it is necessary to apply the same rules above.

The hallways

Whether it's the big hall or the small one, it is necessary to take care of these spaces approximately daily, but you can postpone the cleaning in the house for two or three days, depending on the appearance.

If you have pets, you will need to clean them several times a day. Use fragrant products to get rid of the unpleasant odor left by quadrupeds.

The balcony

The balcony should not be neglected when it comes to house cleaning. Depending on how often you use it, clean it weekly or every two weeks. Wipe off dust, vacuum, and wash on the floor, paying attention to each object.

If you do not have much time to clean the house, try to keep order. Keep objects in the same place and pay attention to priority areas.

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