New Year's Resolutions For Cleaning Your Home

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For many people, a new year is an opportunity to correct past mistakes and make a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions are goals we set to encourage change and growth so that we can do even better in the next 12 months, whether or not we were successful last year.

When making your New Year’s resolutions this year, you may want to think about your home first. It needs regular maintenance, not just a quick, hectic cleaning. Here are some ideas to help you make New Year’s resolutions in different areas of your home.

Living Room/House

One of the easiest ways to make your living room look ridiculous is to gradually increase the clutter. This can start with a pair of shoes or socks in the middle of the floor but quickly turn into a pile of junk that makes cleaning everything else impossible. If you don’t get rid of unwanted items immediately, you’ll soon make a mess. This makes other cleaning tasks, like vacuuming, easier and prevents an unmanageable mess later.

Like carpets, upholstered furniture for example sofa and couches should be cleaned regularly by a professional. Ideally, upholstered furniture should be professionally cleaned once or twice a year.

Dusting should not be neglected either. Dust doesn’t look like much, but it gradually builds up and can turn your entire home into a dusty mess overnight. It may not seem obvious, but it’s there. Also, don’t forget to wipe the dust off the back of furniture and large appliances like televisions. A little effort now can go a long way.

Floors and walls

While we’ll break most rooms down into different areas, there are certain tasks that apply to all or most rooms in the house. You need to establish a regular maintenance schedule for all the floors and walls in your home to avoid major problems later on.

Clean the walls about once a month if necessary, although this number may be higher or lower depending on the climate and weather. If windows are opened frequently in the spring or summer, extend the cleaning to a week, especially in areas with high pollen counts. If you have children with dextrous fingers, check and clean regularly before problems arise. Remove cobwebs, paying special attention to corners, ceilings, and floors. To do this, wrap an old roll with tape (for example, duct tape). A vacuum cleaner with an attachment makes the job even easier.

Tile or parquet floors should be cleaned once a week to prevent dirt from building up and sticking to the floor. Carpets and rugs should be vacuumed about once a week. Industry experts also recommend professional carpet cleaning every three to six months. Carpets and rugs act as natural filters that keep dust and dirt out. However, over time, they can become clogged and lose their effectiveness. A professional service like Clean Couches Sydney can refresh your carpets and make them look like new, keeping them fresh and your home healthy.

Kitchen

The kitchen can be the biggest source of clutter in the house, but this can be easily avoided if you take care of it properly. Clean up spills as soon as possible. If left unattended, stains can harden and become permanent stains that can remain on tables and floors. Spills are also a breeding ground for germs, so never leave them near the cooking area.

For best results, the floor should be cleaned at least every fourteen days. If you have children or pets, you should do this more regularly. If you have stone tiles, you should not only maintain them by cleaning them regularly but also schedule a professional cleaning every few months to keep these areas looking pristine and like new.

Bedrooms

Many experts recommend changing bed linens every week or two, but many of us get distracted and realize it’s been more than four months.

It’s a good idea to dust or vacuum your blinds with a brush once a week. Then you should clean them more thoroughly with a soft cloth once or twice a year. Dirty laundry should be kept in a laundry basket and not left lying around but washed regularly.

Bathrooms

Check the sink every few days for spills and remove them with a damp cloth or paper towel. Check sink, bathtub, and shower faucets for limescale caused by hard water. If you have a water softener, it will help prevent these deposits from forming.

A quick clean of the toilet bowl with a disposable brush once a week will prevent your toilet from becoming a disaster. Sweep the floor every one to two weeks if possible and replace towels with new ones regularly. Tiled bathroom surfaces should be professionally cleaned several times a year to remove dirt, grime, and plaque.

Entrances and hallways

Carpets and rugs need special attention in areas where many people come and go. Dirt and dust can easily accumulate at street-level doors, and from there, it can spread to every room in the house. Sweep the entryway every couple of days and collect the dust before it accumulates and spreads. Vacuum hallways and high-traffic areas more frequently than main rooms. Wipe up dust around and behind murals, and don’t forget to wipe up dust behind hallway furniture, such as jogging tables.

This way, you’ll start the new year effortlessly and keep your home healthy and fresh. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By taking care of your home in this way, you can avoid the need for thorough cleaning in the future. In our opinion, it’s a decision worth making.