Skip 14 Mistakes While Self Cleaning And Sanitizing

While it would be ideal to have professional cleaners such as Ocala, Florida cleaning services do all the cleaning of your home and commercial spaces; it is often impossible to do so. Due to the present pandemic, economics are tight, and the convenience of professional cleaning may be an area to cut expenses. Especially for those who haven’t needed to do a thorough cleaning, there are some common errors or mistakes that can occur. The following list of mistakes should help you avoid improper cleaning and reduce the chances of spreading the germs of viruses and bacterias as well as the dust, pollen, and mold, which can cause allergies and respiratory infections.

 

1.     First and foremost, clean areas from top to bottom, in other words, ceiling to floor. This brings dust and dirt particles to the carpet or floor, where they can be vacuumed and washed away.

2.     Clean ceiling fans next. Most people just wipe or vacuum around the bottom and edges of the blades. This leaves dust and often dead bugs sitting on top of the blades. Use a step stool if needed and wipe the tops of all the blades. If lights are attached, remove the bulbs and clean the bulbs and fixtures.

3.     Never use a feather duster, as feathers will only stir the dust around, not eliminate it.

4.     Make sure you have several rags for cleaning as using the same rag over and over just spreads the dust and dirt around.

5.     Change cleaning water regularly, or you will be cleaning dirty surfaces with dirty water.

6.     Whether commercial or homemade, use the correct product for the cleaning job you will be doing. Using the wrong product will not only not do the job properly but could damage the surface being cleaned.

7.     Never mix chemicals to create what you might think is a stronger or better cleaner. Fumes from some combinations such as bleach and ammonia are toxic and can harm human and pet lungs.

8.     If using sponges to clean with, be sure they are clean themselves as sponges are notorious for harboring germs.

9.     Always rinse a toilet brush after using it before putting it back in its holder. Germs love to hide at the bottom of unwashed toilet brush holders,

10.                       Replace or empty vacuum cleaner bags before they get too full, or dust will spray out.

11.                       Be sure to use the correct vacuum attachment when vacuuming pet hair; otherwise, the hair will just get blown around, not picked up.

12.                       When using cleaning sprays, avoid the surface buildup of the spray by first spraying the product directly on a microfiber cloth. Then apply to the surface; wipe and let air dry.

13.                       Corners and behind and under large objects are often the collectors of viruses and bacteria. At least once a month, move heavy objects and check corners, especially corners in bathrooms.

14.                       Sunny days are great for most cleaning but not for windows. The heat from the sun is strong and can dry the cleaning product too quickly. This will likely leave behind stains and streaks.

 

Cleaning definitely requires forethought if you are to do the job correctly and thoroughly. The need for thorough and hygienic cleaning is a must in today’s homes and businesses. It may take a little longer to do the job right, but it will be well worth it in the end.

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