Fun Fact: The average person spends 87% of their lives inside so cleaning is a great priority to have.
I am going over some of the best tips for cleaning so you can stay safe.
Bleach
Bleach is very effective in killing germs. Sodium Hypochlorite is the main active ingredient in bleach that makes it effective. Bleach can have different smells that you can choose from. It also does not cost a ton of money. That is why bleach will be effective in killing germs in your home.
Wipe down surfaces
Wipe down all the surfaces in your home daily. You can use Clorox wipes, glass cleaner, Mr clean, etc. Just make sure that if your surface needs a specific cleaner then to use that instead of a cleaner that is not meant for the surface.
Dust
You should dust your home at least once a month. Some cleaners you can use to dust are Swiffers Dust and Shine Spray, Endust No-Wax Dust Spray, or you can simply just use a dust cloth. There are clothes you can buy that are meant for dusting, or you can just use a microfiber cloth.
Some More
You will want to wipe down the things that are touched most. Here is a list of some of the best things that you should wipe down.
- Phone
- Toilet
- Bathroom
- Door Handles
- Steering Wheel
- Credit Cards
Take off your shoes before you step into your home.
WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!!
Use Hand Sanitizer.
Fun Fact: If you mix hydrogen peroxide and baking soda together it cleans your silver and it also removes stains from your laundry.
When your home is clean, it sets a better environment for you and those who come to your home.
Cleaning Facts:
- If you clean for at least two hours, you will burn 200 calories
- 70% of dust is made up of dead skin flakes
- The other 30% is mostly made up of outside particles such as soil
- If you use incorrect cleaning supplies, the air quality can be 500% worse than the outside air quality
- Usually, sinks have more bacteria and germs than toilets so make sure to clean them both often
- Iceland is the cleanest country in the world (I just thought that was very interesting)
- Lemons are very good at disinfecting
- The average woman cleans for about 12,896 hours in her lifetime
- The average man cleans for about 6,448 hours in his lifetime
I hope this article was helpful for cleaning your home. Stay safe!
