Every housewife looks forward to a sparkling clean house, right? However, many of the household tasks are annoying and tedious. But if you clean regularly, you can make your life easier by preventing stubborn deposits of dirt and dust. Which things in the household should you clean every month?
Refresh wooden furniture monthly
Refreshing your wooden furniture monthly will prevent the buildup of dirt and stains. Wipe down wooden furniture with a good furniture polish and treat leather pieces with a leather conditioner to clean them and prevent cracking. You can also clean your wooden furniture with a weak solution of water and dishwashing detergent. Dip a soft cloth into the solution, wring it out, and wipe the entire piece. The rag should be damp but not wet. Be careful not to soak the wood. Rinse the rag frequently.
Clean the washing machine every month
It is important to clean your washing machine once a month to prevent bacterial growth, bad smells and residue. The first thing you can do is wash the machine with hot water. This will kill any bacteria and bugs that are currently in your machine. You can clean your washing machine with vinegar, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide.
Clean baseboards and blinds with hot water
Clean dust from your blinds at least once a month to prevent them from accumulating too much dust, which then becomes difficult to remove.What do you clean with?Your blinds? You need plain, hot water. Very hot water and a microfiber cloth clean the blinds effectively. You don't need a cleaning solution because the water removes most types of dirt, including grease and stains. All you need are rubber gloves to protect yourself from the heat.
Clean things around the house every month: Dishwasher filters
The dishwasher filter will soon become dirty. Fat, leftover food, really annoying. And if you don't clean it regularly, it will get worse. What is the best way to clean the dishwasher filter? Of course, with home remedies. Remove the dishwasher filter and wash it to make sure all food particles are removed. Then sprinkle a cup of baking soda in the bottom of the dishwasher and let it sit for 12 hours. Then add a cup of vinegar and run a hot rinse cycle.
Dust the refrigerator grille regularly
The grill of your refrigerator collects dust and this can cause the refrigerator's cooling system to burn out. Take off the grille. After removing the grid, clean the coils with a vacuum cleaner or dusting brush. You can clean the grille with a damp cloth and then put it back in place.
Wash trash cans monthly
Cleaning the trash cans in the kitchen is one of the annoying monthly tasks, but this will prevent the accumulation of dirt and bacteria that are harmful to your health. Even though you'll probably line them with trash bags, you should clean your trash cans once a monthclean thoroughly. Wipe down the inside and outside with a disinfectant spray to eliminate bacteria. Once the bin is clean, sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom to prevent odors.
Vacuum upholstered furniture
Upholstered furniture can soon collect dirt, so it needs regular cleaning. How do you clean them? Sprinkle a generous amount of regular baking soda onto the fabric and let it sit for at least 20 minutes. The baking soda helps remove odors and dissolve light stains in the fabric. Go into the cracks to pull items out and either throw them away or put them in the right place. Then vacuum under and around the cushions to free them of dust. After about 20 minutes, remove the baking soda - and the unpleasant smell - with a handheld vacuum cleaner.
Clean windows are so bright
A monthly window cleaning includes cleaning the inside of the glass as well as cleaning the window sills. Use a glass cleaner to remove streaks on the windows. You can easily make a homemade window cleaner. In a spray bottle, mix ¼ cup white vinegar with ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap. Dilute the solution with 2 cups of water, then shake the bottle vigorously to mix the components. If you don't have white vinegar on hand, you can substitute it with lemon juice. This is how you can clean your windows perfectly!
Clean dirty joints
Over time, grout lines become dirty and don't look pretty at all. Grease and soap residue on the joints make the entire surface unsightly, be it the bathroom or the kitchen. Yes, dirty grout lines are every housewife's nightmare! Luckily, cleaning grout is pretty easy. You can make your own cleaning product by mixing 3/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide, and 1 tablespoon mild dish soap. Avoid using acidic cleaners or vinegar as they can damage, gouge or even dissolve the grout lines. Grab an old toothbrush and get to work!
