Apartment cleaning schedule: what needs to be washed and when?

Surely every housewife has encountered dirty corners in her own apartment, despite daily cleaning. The reason lies in an illiterate hygiene procedure. To ensure that your apartment is always in perfect order, you need organize the process correctly. Clean every day, but do it according to a predetermined pattern, within which cleanliness will appear in all corners of the house.

Competent cleaning scheme

To keep your apartment always and everywhere clean, you need define responsibilities. Some of them are done every day, others once a week or quarter. Where dirt accumulates more and faster, it is cleaned more often.

The approved scheme suits almost everyone, but you still need to take into account the individual characteristics of the home and the owners.

Daily duties

Besides light cleaning and dusting, don't forget a few important things. They require close attention every day to prevent the development of harmful microbes and diseases of household inhabitants.

1. Kitchen towels. We often use textiles when washing dishes, cooking and just looking into the kitchen. They are able to remain visually clean, but microbes already live on the surface. Just machine wash them according to the instructions.
2. Dishes. In the evening you need to wash all dirty dishes or put them in the dishwasher.This will prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant odor due to rotting food particles, the proliferation of bacteria and will make it easier to clean the devices.
3. Kitchen table. It is important to wipe it not with a rag, but with disinfectants, since we put everything that comes to hand on it. Germs can easily get into food.
4. Pet bowls. Bowls that are not washed on time serve as an excellent environment for the development of germs and bacteria. This is dangerous for the pet's health.

Vacuum and wipe the floors with a damp cloth, and also provide good ventilation several times a day. These are necessary daily procedures that can bring your home into proper condition.

Cleaning once a week

Do a minimal deep cleaning every seven days. This will allow you to feel comfortable and not find dirty corners in the house. During this period, you need to pay close attention to the following elements of housing:

1. Cabinets in the kitchen. Wipe down the inside shelves with disinfectant and wash the outside of the doors. The fact is that fat, dust and food particles accumulate on them, which become an excellent environment for the life of microbes.
2. Toilet. It is no secret that it accumulates a huge amount of bacteria and microbes. To clean, just apply a special product, leave it for a while, and then work with a brush. You can use vinegar essence.
3. Bath. No less strongly accumulates microbes. Once a week, disinfect it and wash it from plaque and rust. Be careful and use special substances that do not corrode the enamel.
4. Shower cabin. Rinse with water and spray with disinfectant. This will rid the walls of plaque, rust and mold.
5. Food waste shredder. Pieces of food accumulate in this device, which will become an excellent environment for the development of microbes. It's easy to get rid of them. Freeze vinegar or lemon juice. Throw the ice cubes into the crusher and swirl for a few minutes. Rinse off any remaining residue with water.
6. Cushioned furniture. This is a springboard that accumulates dust, dirt and animal hair. Be sure to clean the stains once a week with a vacuum cleaner. This is especially true if any of the residents have allergies.
7. Bin. If you do not use bags, you need to wash it once a week with a soapy solution and warm water. At the end of the procedure, thoroughly wipe the inner surface.

There are not many tasks, but they will help you keep your home clean and in order.

Once in two weeks

A little less often you need to clean a few more items in the house.

1. Curtain in the bathroom. You can't see it with the naked eye, but a huge amount of dirt and dust accumulates on the curtain. In addition, the humidity in the bathroom is high and this creates a favorable environment for the development of harmful microorganisms.
2. Switches and handles. It is best to wipe them with disinfectants, since germs and dirt accumulate here every day.
3. Pet's sleeping place. Dust, street debris and dander are regular contaminants that are observed on the surface of a dog or cat bed. Vacuum the area thoroughly or wash the cover separately from your own clothing.
4. Bath mat. Wash it in hot water as often as possible to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
5. Microwave. After each use, food particles remain inside the appliance.Even if they are invisible, you will have to clean them once every two weeks. To do this, place a glass with lemon slices inside the oven and heat it for 3-4 minutes. Softened dirt can be easily washed off with a wet cloth and wiped dry with a paper towel.

These little things can greatly spoil the impression of your home. Keep them clean.

Once a month

These things also require attention. We use them regularly in everyday life, so we need to clean them systematically. We are talking about a dishwasher in which accumulates large amounts of fat and food waste. Once a month, run a “idle” wash with vinegar or special products.

The vacuum cleaner also requires attention. The bag needs to be shaken out, replaced or the container washed. This will increase the efficiency of daily cleaning. The coffee maker is run for several cycles with a mixture of water and vinegar. After this, do not forget to rinse it by running several cycles with plain water.

Children's toys need regular washing and washing with soap. Spend time on this issue once a month. Also, don't forget to clean your sink and bathtub drains. For this pour half a glass of soda and immediately pour in vinegar. Let the folk remedy work inside, and then open the hot water tap, washing away the loose dirt.

Once a quarter

Once every three months, pay attention to the floor surface around and under the washing machine. It is here that a huge amount of dust and dirt accumulates, which may increase the risk of fire. Wipe the area around the power cord especially carefully.

Blinds are a real breeding ground for dust and bacteria. Vacuum or hand wash them. It is recommended to clean them with vinegar or soda, as long as this does not damage the material. Dirt on fabric is dangerous, especially for allergy sufferers.

The situation is similar with the fan. It is necessary to clean each blade from dust and dirt. It's good if he has own storage place for the autumn-winter period, when not in use.

Pay close attention to printed books and the space under flower pots. These are places where mold, mildew and bacteria prefer to grow.

The kitchen is a room where you have to clean thoroughly and a lot. Thoroughly clean the hob, oven and hood once a quarter. It’s also a good idea to clean out the refrigerator. Do not forget thoroughly dry all parts of the device.

Twice a year

All housewives know what they need wash windows with soapy water or special products every season. This is usually done in the spring, after the end of the winter period, and in the fall, before preparing for the cold weather.

Also at this time they take care of other parts of the home:

• wash pillows and blankets on a gentle cycle, dry thoroughly in the open air;
• clean under and behind the refrigerator, where dirt, dust and food particles accumulate;
• turn the mattress over so that it does not deform and lasts longer;
• wash the shower head by treating it in a bath with vinegar or citric acid;
• wash the lamps after first disconnecting them from the power supply.

A clean house looks completely different. Light bulbs in chandeliers and lamps burn brighter, the refrigerator works without interruption.

Once a year

If you have carpets in your apartment, now is the time to clean or wash them. Many self-service car washes offer this service today for washing home carpets with soap foam.

To prevent a fire, hire a professional to inspect your chimney and water heater. In addition, hygiene procedures will extend the life of the heater.

The washing machine requires careful handling. Run a “idle” program without laundry with 100 g of citric acid in the drum. Wash the powder container by hand with soap. This will get rid of scale and unpleasant odors.

By organizing the correct cleaning scheme, in accordance with the specified deadlines, you There will be no problems with house pollution. The apartment will always shine with cleanliness and pleasant aromas.