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To learn more about the topic, we contacted Sergio Licea, whose company, EDGE Cleaning Service, offers a range of services for homes in Washington State, including regular cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-in/move-out cleaning, among others.
"In my experience, people are generally good at cleaning large surface areas like tables, countertops, sinks, and shower floors," Sergio told Bored Panda. "That's probably because they are the most visible.
"However, what most people tend to miss are the hidden areas that aren’t noticeable at first glance but actually accumulate the most bacteria and grime."
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My door jams and walls were very dirty at cat level.
I didn’t see this mentioned: lighting fixtures and hood vent. Baking soda is a very good friend of mine!
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Replace your kitchen sponge at least twice a month. Wash your towels weekly. Leave the door to your washing machine open after each cycle so it doesn’t mildew. You get the idea. If these things aren’t clean, it can manifest in big ways. Ever met one of those people who has a faint musty/sour smell even after showering? Chances are they’ve been using the same nasty bath towel for weeks/months and don’t notice the smell from it anymore.
The 2024 National Cleaning Survey results showed that for 70% of Americans, having a clean home gives them a sense of accomplishment, another 66% get a mood boost out of it, and 63% feel more productive.
However, people don't enjoy every part of the process. 49% said they dread and/or avoid cleaning places that are hard to reach (e.g., behind or underneath furniture or appliances), and 38% can't stand cleaning places that can get filthy (e.g., bathrooms, vents, basements, etc.).
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That's the accumulation of body oils, fluids, etc that has splashed off your body. You can disinfect and make a bathroom sparkle, however, the stench off the ripe curtain...ick.
"In kitchens, I often see extreme amounts of mold buildup in sink drain covers and splash guards, as well as grime accumulating in cabinet corners," Sergio explained.
"And in bathrooms, I frequently encounter mold buildup in the corners and crevices of showers, along with clogged drains. These not only cause unpleasant odors but also harbor large amounts of bacteria."
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Mfs be having the DUSTIEST ceiling fans in the world. How do y’all sleep with those things spinning? It’s like snow.
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To make cleaning more efficient, Sergio recommends:
- Learning about the right cleaning products and how to use them.
- Cleaning consistently and focusing on one area/item at a time. This approach makes the task feel less overwhelming in the long run.
- Cleaning as you go. This prevents mess and grime from accumulating throughout your home.
- Not neglecting specific items. Tackling things like lamps, chandeliers, ceiling fans, air vents, and windows may not be a priority for some, but maintaining them is key to keeping a home truly pristine.
Hopefully, that helps!
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* Get some disinfecting wipes and clean down your controllers.
* Clean your keyboard about twice a year, if you eat at your computer clean it once a month.
* Clean your mouse about twice a year.
* Disinfect your mouse and keyboard once a month, it will help you get sick less.
* Dust your electronics once a month, it will help keep them from overheating and last longer.
* Clean your headset once a month, your hair oil is slowly sticking to it and that allows it to grab dust, it gets really gross.
* At least once a year, remove your gaming electronics from their tables and shelves to dust and clean down the area.
I have found even the most crazy of clean freaks for some reason neglect their gaming equipment.
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I have seen one catch fire. Clean them, it's important.
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