Growing up, early Saturday morning was major chore day before I could leave the house and go play. I would clean my room then move to the restroom that my brother and I occupied. From there I would cleaning the living room and kitchen. The house was always immaculate.
When I got to college I noticed that everybody did not have the same cleaning habits that I had acquired growing up.
Then I started to wonder how much do things actually need to be cleaned? That's when I came across this article the other day. Check the following out!
Just in case you were curious about what should be cleaned and when:
Things You Should Clean Every Day:
Clean Phones With A Cloth Dipped In 50/50 Solution Of Water And Vinegar
Sinks, Kitchen Countertops, Stove Surfaces. Squeegee Showers
Things You Should Clean Every Few Days:
Swap Out Bath Towels Every Other Day
Swap Out Or Clean Sponges With The Microwave Or Bleach Is Even Better
Things You Should Clean Once A Week:
Wipe Down The Bathroom
Clean Bathtub
Disinfect Shower Curtains With A Baking Soda And Vinegar SolutionChange Your Sheets
Wipe Down Doorknobs
Vacuum Rugs (But More Often If You Have Pets)
Dust-Mop Hardwood FloorsKeyboard, Mouse, And Monitor
Microwave
Oh you thought I was done...
Things You Should Clean Once A Month:
Clean Baseboards And Blinds
Sweep The Garage, Patio, And Walkways
Vacuum Upholstered Furniture With The Brush Attachment
Clean Ceiling FansWash Throw Rugs
Dust Ceiling FansInside Of A Coffee Pot
Things You Should Clean Every 3-4 Months:
Deep Clean Your Refrigerator With Warm Soapy Water
Polish Wood Furniture
Change Or Clean Furnace And Air-Conditioner Filters (Less Frequently In Low-Use Seasons)
Clean The OvenPillows
Mattress
Things You Should Clean Once A Year:
Move Heavy Furniture To Clean Behind And Underneath
Wash WallsSteam-Clean Carpets
I really feel like a slob because I don’t clean any of these things in my house that regularly.