Although the prospect of deep cleaning your home might not be a welcome one, it’s an important thing to do, at least on an annual basis.
You can choose the more convenient, and highly effective option of hiring Boca Raton cleaning services, or tackle the work yourself, but however you choose to do it, deep cleaning your home helps to keep it healthy and germ-free. And while the workload may deter you, breaking it down into sections can make the whole process seem a little less daunting:
The kitchen
As the most used space in the home, the kitchen deserves a little extra attention when deep cleaning:
Appliances
- Remove the racks from your oven and scrub them clean using a paste made of baking soda and vinegar, before soaking them in hot, soapy water. Degrease the stovetop and clean all burners and knobs.
Clean your microwave by boiling a bowl filled with water and slices of lemon to loosen food debris and grime, before wiping it down with a cloth. Wipe down the exterior.
Deep clean your refrigerator and freezer by emptying its contents, getting rid of expired food, and wiping down all shelves and drawers with a solution of vinegar and water. Wipe down the exterior.
With your dishwasher and washing machine, run them on a hot cycle with vinegar to remove buildup. Wipe down the exterior. If you have a separate laundry room, the washing machine can be tackled as part of that space.
Surfaces and cabinets
Sanitize all countertops, cabinets (inside and out) and backsplashes with your favorite cleaning solution.
Living spaces and bedrooms
Eliminate all traces of dust from every surface using a microfiber cloth, or the attachments on your vacuum cleaner.
Then clean the bedding, and flip or rotate the mattress.
Vacuum all furniture, carpets and upholstered items as well as any drapes.
Declutter drawers and closets by assessing what you might no longer need, and donating or selling it.
Clean all windows (inside and out, ideally).
Bathrooms
Thoroughly disinfect the toilet, sinks, showers and tubs. This includes eliminating all traces of mold and soap scum with a vinegar and water solution. You may need to pay particular attention to the tiles and grouting.
Replace all towels and bath mats, and clean and wash any shower curtains.
Polish and sanitize all hardware, fixtures and faucets before cleaning mirrors and any glass doors/partitions.
Vacuum and wipe down exhaust vents and fans.
Laundry and utility room
Run the washing machine empty on a hot wash with vinegar, and clean the dryer, including lint traps. Wipe down all surfaces and sanitize, sort through laundry supplies and clean under and behind all appliances.
Playrooms and pet areas
Since both pets and little kids like to put things in their mouths, wipe their hands on paws on surfaces and generally create chaos, you may need to spend a little extra time in these spaces ensuring that all traces of bacteria have been removed. You should really be cleaning these areas regularly anyway, but for a deeper clean, you can either wash everything that can be washed with a disinfectant solution, and remove any toys or other items that are no longer being used (or which don’t have a space to be tidied away in), or hire deep cleaning services in Boca Raton.
Deep cleaning is always a good idea for maintaining a home that is hygienic, welcoming and healthy. But if you don’t have the time or energy to do it yourself, hiring a cleaning service can save you time and effort, and give you a home that’s guaranteed to be spotlessly, deeply clean.
