How often you should clean everything in your home

Knowing how often you need to clean things in your home, and building those tasks into your schedule, helps you stay on top of housework without it becoming a full-time job.

Clean homes take ongoing effort and diligence. That’s not to say you’ve got to spend hours doing chores every day — you just need to be strategic about using your time.

And how often you should wash everything in your home?

CLEAN EVERY DAY

Kitchen and Bathroom Floor

Sweeping your kitchen floor every day will get rid of crumbs, while mopping eradicates the build of grease from food prepping. How often should you clean your bathroom? Mopping bathrooms daily eliminates safety hazards and also prevents the formation of mold and mildew.

Countertops

Mold, fungi, and bacteria can grow in porous countertops made from natural stone. Keeping their surface dry and clean removes bacteria that can make you sick. Using soapy water or pH-friendly detergent and wiping down with a dry cloth should suffice.

CLEAN EVERY WEEK

Carpets and Floors

How often should you clean your carpet? Unless you bring in a lot of dirt, live in a dusty area, or have pets, you only need to vacuum carpets and floors once a week. Even if your floor requires mopping, vacuuming loose dirt first is more effective than sweeping.

Showers, Tubs, and Toilets

Bathrooms are prone to gathering moisture that causes mold to form on grout, tile, and shower curtains. So, how often do you need to clean your house’s bathroom? You should give your bathroom a deep clean at least once a week, disinfect the toilet and sink, and scrub the tub and shower.

Bed Linen

Wash bed linen once a week to get rid of germs, sweat, bodily fluid, allergens, pollen, dead skin, pet dander, and dust mites. Not changing linen often enough can disrupt your skin’s ecosystem. If you suffer from allergies or let pets sleep in your bed, you should probably change linen every 3-4 days.

Sinks

Regular preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your bathroom and kitchen sink drains clean. Remove pop-up stoppers or drain guards to get rid of any accumulated debris. Pouring hot water or a DIY vinegar solution down the sink drain every few days will ensure pipes stay unclogged.

Clutter

Clutter accumulates dust that may contain dander and mold or pollen spores, which are common allergens. It also becomes more of a schlep to wipe down surfaces with too many things lying around. It’s almost impossible to keep busy areas in the home clutter-free, which is why setting time aside every few days will ensure clutter is minimal.

CLEAN EVERY MONTH

Dusting

Occasionally clients ask us, “how often should you dust your house?” Once a month for easy-to-reach areas and every three to six months for out-of-reach places like ceiling fans, door frames, and high shelves. Be sure to use a damp cloth, as merely running a duster over surfaces just redistributes dust throughout your home.

Microwaves and Dishwashers

Keep dishwashers and microwaves clean and working well by cleaning them once a month. Cleaning away debris and running a hot water cycle with a cup of distilled white vinegar and a cup of baking soda will remove grease and odors from your dishwasher. For microwaves, you should wipe down the surfaces, as well as the handle and touchpad, with disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria.

Oven

Dirty ovens can affect food quality, cooking capabilities and increase the risk of fire. We recommend cleaning your oven every three months or so, and more often if you frequently use it for baking and cooking.

CLEAN EVERY SIX MONTHS

Pantries and Closets

Getting rid of expired food and donating unwanted clothes helps take stock of what you have before going into a new season. Cleaning closets and pantries ensures unwanted pests won’t damage clothes and spoil food and eradicate latent dust.

Drawing up a checklist and setting aside a specific time for weekly cleaning alleviates scheduling stress. There’s also the option of hiring PB Cleaning 247 to save you time and provide greater peace of mind knowing you have a clean and tidy home.

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