Life is busy, and it can be super hard to keep a clean home. I have always been a “clean as you go” type of person, so it doesn’t all accumulate and become extremely overwhelming. However, I know there are some areas I’m inevitably forgetting about. Here are 16 items and places in your home that you should be cleaning at least once a month.
1. Baseboards
Cleaning baseboards is a necessary evil, especially if you have kids and pets. Use a damp rag to wipe up dust before it becomes caked on there.
2. Washing Machine
Your washing machine works hard, so it’s important to keep it clean! At least once a month, you should be setting it on an empty cleaning cycle to keep it in good working order. Be sure to wipe down the outside of the machine, too.
3. Furniture
At least once a month, use the handheld attachment on your vacuum to give your upholstered furniture a good clean. Be sure to remove cushions and vacuum under them as well.
4. The Fridge
At least once a month (but would be better to do every two weeks), take everything out of the fridge. Throw out expired items, give the shelves and drawers a good wipe down, and reorganize the items you put back in.
5. Appliances
At least once a month, give your appliances a good clean. Wipe down stainless steel to remove dust and fingerprints, and ensure the insides of your appliances are also clean (that means the microwave, too!).
6. Light Fixtures
The shades and glass on light fixtures seem to get covered in dust extremely quickly. Be sure to give them a good wipe at least once monthly.
7. Range Hood Filters
I definitely do not need clean my range hood filters regularly enough, but it’s an important job! Give them a good soak, gentle scrub, and rinse at least once a month.
8. Rugs
One of the best things we have ever invested in was a carpet cleaner. We give all of the area rugs in our home a good clean once a month (which is super important, especially if you have kids and pets).
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