It’s easy to remember the obvious household chores, like tidying the kitchen, cleaning the bathroom, and taking out the trash. But what about the less obvious cleaning tasks that are often overlooked?
Be sure to add these five household tasks to your cleaning routine that you otherwise neglected.
Remove Your Remote Control
The remote control holds a lot of germs, and in an interview with Good Housekeeping executive editor Meaghan Murphy at Today suggest that you clean your remote at least once a month or more often if something gets sick.
To clean your remote, wipe the entire outer surface with rubbing alcohol. A toothpick is the perfect tool for removing dirt from around buttons.
Clean the Dryer Lint Filter
Cleaning your dryer lint filter is important to prevent fires. Do this important job after every load of laundry, and make sure it’s a part of your daily routine. All the lint that collects in your dryer also reduces the efficiency of the appliance, using up more electricity than needed to do its job.
This increases your electricity bill, and your clothes dry faster when your machine is running at full capacity
Clean Your Home Duct Work
Indoor home air quality is a growing concern for most Americans, and if you neglect your home’s duct work, your HVAC system will become contaminated with dust, pollen, or other debris. If there’s the dreaded moisture in your ducts, the chances of mold increase and spores could be released into your home’s living spaces.
Exposure to these pollutants causes diseases associated with allergies. Own your cooling and heating system is cleaned by an HVAC service professional to ensure that the indoor air you breathe is fresh, clean, and healthy.
Clean Your Refrigerator Coils
Your fridge condenser coils are covered in dust and pet dander. One of the most important things you can do for your fridge is keep the coils clean. Dirty coils force your fridge to work harder to maintain the proper cold temperature inside.
To extend the life of your refrigerator, vacuum the coils twice a year, or more often if your house is also home to your furry friends. For a more thorough cleaning, you can also purchase inexpensive refrigerator coil brushes at most home improvement stores.
Clean Your Oven
Did you know that grease and spills build up in your oven, creating a fire hazard? Clean the inside of your oven regularly, especially if you use it a lot. Anytime you see smoke coming from your oven, it is a sign that you have left it on for too long. Most ovens have a self-cleaning feature, making this task easy, but never set it and go, for safety’s sake.
If you end up cleaning the oven manually, be sure to choose the right oven cleaning solution. Your food is coming out of the oven, and you don’t want to be covered in toxic cleaning agents.
A clean house is a beautiful and comfortable home to live in. By adding these five household tasks, which you may be neglecting, your home will always be free of dust, dirt, and germs.
