Want Your Home and Appliances to Last? Here Are 4 Ways Effective Cleaning Practices Can Help!
Keeping a clean house is about more than just looking pretty...
There are a lot of reasons that people love coming home from work to a clean house. Studies have shown links between how clean and organized people’s homes are and their overall happiness. Additionally, an important benefit of keeping a home clean is that it helps certain parts of your house, as well as many of the appliances, last longer.
If you add it all up, paying attention to the following 4 areas could save you a lot of time and money.
Preventing scale buildup on glass in the bathroom.
If you have a shower enclosed in glass, you’re probably familiar with the buildup of lime scale. The more the scale builds up, the more unsightly it gets to where it obstructs your view through the glass. Plus, it’s really hard to get the glass clean after it builds up that much. You can prevent this by getting a squeegee and wiping down the glass after every shower.
Treating stains on carpet as quickly as possible.
Often, permanent stains on carpet can be prevented with routine cleaning, as well as by treating spills on carpet as quickly as possible. Once the stain sets, it can be nearly impossible to get it out completely. And if the carpet is more than a year or two old, you could leave a really obvious “clean spot” that's almost as bad as the stain.
Keeping appliances clean and functioning properly.
As with anything mechanical, keeping appliances clean and functioning efficiently can extend their service life. A few of the most effective cleaning tips on appliances include:
- Refrigerator. Thoroughly clean the condenser coils twice a year. Unplug the refrigerator and use a coil brush to remove debris, dust, and pet hair. Also, clean the rubber seals regularly to make sure cold air isn’t escaping and wasting energy.
- Dishwasher. Once a month, run the dishwasher with only a dishwasher-safe bowl in the top rack filled with ½ cup of white vinegar. Then, inspect and clear the drain at the bottom of any debris.
- Oven. Remove everything inside the oven, including racks, and run the “self-clean” function according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Protect your HVAC unit by dusting frequently.
This goes hand in hand with changing the HVAC filter every month. Dust buildup is HVAC equipment’s worst enemy and, if it gets bad enough, can cause a lot of wear and tear on the motor and the coils. Plus, it obstructs the air flow and causes the unit to draw a lot more electricity than when it’s clean.
At Koskey’s Virtuous Cleaning, we take pride in helping families enjoy their lives in cleaner homes. That’s why our motto is, “From corner to corner, so virtuously clean.” For more information about our cleaning services, just call 352-461-4760, or fill our contact form online.New Paragraph
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