We’re using our homes more than ever. Home is now a place for both work and play, and with more use comes more upkeep. Professional Eco Cleaning is ready to rise to the challenge! Here are some tips to help you keep things in order between full cleanings.
Kitchens
With many folks cooking more meals at home, some extra attention is needed in the kitchen. Oven interiors deserve more than the once-a-year purge, especially after a winter of hearty casseroles and savory roasts. A thorough oven cleaning keeps your heating element working at top efficiency and takes care of spills before they burn onto surfaces and racks. Keep fridges bacteria-free with more frequent cleaning of walls, shelves and drawers. With lights and appliances seeing increased use, switches, knobs and lamp globes may need an extra wipe or two with a grease-cutting cleanser.
Multi-purpose Rooms
Rooms are called upon to do double duty these days. As we spend more time being entertained at home, TVs, laptops and tablets are working almost 24/7. Electronics naturally attract dust, and the more time they spend powered on, the more dust they attract. Keep monitor screens dust and fingerprint-free with a daily wipe using a microfiber or anti-static cloth. Treat keypads to a shot of compressed air to flush out the buildup between keys. Home theater screens need special care, but don’t need any special cleansers or sprays. All you need is water, but be sure to wipe projector screens dry after cleaning, and never let them air-dry.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Sanitization has taken on new importance in our lives, and the places where we wash, bathe and sleep should be extra-sanitary. Keep doorknobs, taps and handles safe and shining with antibacterial wipes.
Hand soaps and lotions are available in antibacterial formulas that are rich and fragrant, and hand sanitizing gels also come in effective, alcohol-free formulas. Using daily shower cleaner products on tubs, tiles and shower doors prevent soap scum buildup that can trap bacteria between thorough scrubbings.
Trash Patrol
With more people at home more often, trash and waste may pile up faster than expected. Our standard service ensures that trash containers are emptied, the liners replaced and exteriors wiped down. When replacing liners between services, give the inside of the container a rinse or spritz of a spray cleaner to reduce odor and bacteria buildup. To reduce plastic waste, consider buying paper or bio-degradable trash bags. Keep kitchen waste containers cleaner by diverting food waste to a separate container or composter. Finished compost provides great nutrients for your lawn and garden.
Hidden Attraction
With so much activity going on, home is a busy place. It’s easy to forget the myriad nooks and crannies where dust loves to hide. Our service takes care of those oft-forgotten spots, but in between visits, take a good look at places like baseboards, door, window and picture frames, and the top edges of doors.
Surprise! For these neglected, hard-to-reach places, anti-static cloths and dusters can be your secret weapon. Don’t forget ceiling fans, as a dusty fan can re-distribute dust when you turn it on. In humid spaces like the bathroom, the moist air tends to make the dust stick to surfaces a little more stubbornly. In these areas, a scrubbing sponge does a great job. Choose one with a non-fibrous scrubber side that won’t trap dust and hair in the fibers.
