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Taking time out to deep clean every square inch of your home can seem like a time-consuming and exhaustive feat. But getting to some of these spots is important, as they can harbor harmful bacteria and germs.
Here are few places in your home that you might be overlooking, and should add to your spring cleaning routine.
Neglected areas of your home you should probably clean ASAP
We all have parts of our home that get neglected during our regular once-over cleanings. If you’re ready to tackle some spring cleaning, here are a few areas within your home that you may be neglecting. And don’t worry — you don’t need a bunch of harmful cleaning products to tackle those hidden places in the house. White vinegar, baking soda, and a little bit of time should get the job done in most cases.
1. Descale and deep clean coffee maker every three months
You likely use your coffee maker at least once per day, so it’s important to clean it periodically to ensure all moving parts are running effectively. Fill the reservoir with equal parts water and white vinegar, run the machine on brew to incorporate the solution. Brew another pot of plain water to rinse it out. You can use similar steps for deep cleaning your Keurig but check the manufacturer’s manual for specific methods. Between uses, leave the reservoir cover off when not in use to eliminate moisture buildup which is a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.
2. Clean kitchen sink drain and disposal to eliminate odors
To keep your disposal fresh and clean, you’ll need one part baking soda to two parts white vinegar — sprinkle the baking soda in the drain and then pour in the vinegar. Let it work its bubbly magic for about 10 minutes and then pour in boiling water to rinse. Clean the disposal or kitchen sink drain biweekly.
3. Residue, mineral deposits, and food can build up in your dishwasher
It’s important to clean and disinfect your dishwasher regularly to ensure you aren’t reintroducing bacteria to your dishes. Fill up a Pyrex measuring cup with white vinegar on the top rack. Clean inside the dishwasher with hot water on normal to descale and disinfect. Repeat this cleaning process twice a month or so.
How to thoroughly clean your toilet and other parts of your bathroom
No one really wants to clean their bathroom. But as some of these tips show, with a little bit of inspiration from Tik Tok you may find just the motivation needed to get it done.
4. Deep clean your toilet seat
Popular Tik Tok influencer Vand professional cleaner anesa Amoro has amassed over two million followers with her helpful cleaning tips and hacks for the home. “If you are not removing your toilet seat to clean your toilet, you’re doing it wrong,” the professional cleaner explains as she demonstrated how to detach the toilet seat from the toilet rim and scrub underneath the hardware.
5. Clean the inside of the toilet bowl and under the rim
Amoro also shared her favorite tool she uses to clean her client’s toilets. The Heavy Duty Pumice Scouring Stick is an inexpensive cleaning option from Walmart that costs just under $2. The scouring stick will remove hard water stains that appear around the perimeter of the bowl.
Jen Potter has an alternate solution for water deposit issues. “Citric acid in the back of your toilet cleans out the residue. Citric acid on anything works really,” she told Mom.com.
Amoro also suggests using a a UV or blacklight to look for hiddene urine stains. “Now I know that I not only have to clean the toilet but the whole wall and the floor, almost all that you see glowing is pee,” Amoro said in a Tik Tok video as she shone the light all around the toilet, the floor, and adjacent walls.
6. Bathroom decor
According to experts, every flush of your toilet sends bacteria flying around your bathroom, turning all of those candles and framed photos into germ colonies. Get out some anti-bacterial wipes and start cleaning all those pretty things.
How to clean mold in the kitchen and bathroom
Usually, mold is easy to see but often it can build up in hidden places in the house. Certain areas of the kitchen and bathroom typically hold moisture which can lead to mold and mildew.
7. Simple tip on cleaning mildew and mold shower build up from a professional
Amoro suggests just one easy product to clean off mold from walls. “Use Tilex, that’s it. Spray it on, leave it on for 15 minutes and then come back and use your shower brush. Rinse your shower off, dry it off and that’s it!”
8. Check that built-in ice and water dispenser
Before you fill up that water glass, take a peek up under the water dispenser in your refrigerator. It may be in need of a good cleaning. Use your favorite foaming bleach spray and a microfiber towel to clean and disinfect the mold, mildew, and fungus build-up on the dispenser. Rinse well and run the water into a glass for a few seconds to remove all traces of the cleanser.
Getting your home in tip-top shape as the warmer months approach is a great feeling and tackling those hidden places in the home you never thought to clean, will leave you feeling accomplished and completely on top of your cleaning game.
