Literal cleanliness and orderliness can release us from abstract cognitive and affective distress – just consider how, during moments where life seems to be spiraling out of control, it can be calming to organize your clothes, clean the living room, get the car washed.
Robert Sapolsky
Some people ask, “How often should I clean my home and what type of cleaning should I adopt?”
Let’s take a look at some important information that you’ll find handy.
Determining how often to clean a house depends on size, how often rooms are used, and the types of furniture and surfaces you have. Some things need to be cleaned every day, while a general clean can be done once a week, and deep clean every few months or annually. To make cleaning easier, you should:
- Keep clutter to a minimum.
- Wash hands regularly and wipe shoes on entry rugs or mats.
- Keep bathrooms clean to avoid mold and mildew.
- Immediately clean up crumbs and spills.
Daily Cleanings
Kitchen and Bathroom Floor
Sweeping your kitchen floor every day will get rid of crumbs, while mopping eradicates the build of grease from food prepping. How often should you clean your bathroom? Mopping bathrooms daily eliminates safety hazards and also prevents the formation of mold and mildew.
Countertops
Mold, fungi, and bacteria can grow in porous countertops made from natural stone. Keeping their surface dry and clean removes bacteria that can make you sick. Using soapy water or pH-friendly detergent and wiping down with a dry cloth should suffice.
Weekly Cleanings
Carpets & Floors
How often should you clean your carpet? Unless you bring in a lot of dirt, live in a dusty area, or have pets, you only need to vacuum carpets and floors once a week. Even if your floor requires mopping, vacuuming loose dirt first is more effective than sweeping.
Toilets, Showers & Bathtubs
Bathrooms are prone to gathering moisture that causes mold to form on grout, tile, and shower curtains. So, how often do you need to clean your house’s bathroom? You should give your bathroom a deep clean at least once a week, disinfect the toilet and sink, and scrub the tub and shower.
Bed Linens and Pillow Cases
Wash bed linen once a week to get rid of germs, sweat, bodily fluid, allergens, pollen, dead skin, pet dander, and dust mites. Not changing linen often enough can disrupt your skin’s ecosystem. If you suffer from allergies or let pets sleep in your bed, you should probably change linen every 3-4 days.
Monthly Cleanings
Dusting
Occasionally some people ask us, “how often should one dust a house?” Once every two to three weeks for easy-to-reach areas and once a month for out-of-reach places like ceiling fans, door frames, and high shelves. Be sure to use a damp cloth, as merely running a duster over surfaces just redistributes dust throughout your home.
Kitchen Appliances
Keep kitchen appliances clean and working well by cleaning them at least once a month. Cleaning away debris and running a hot water cycle with a cup of distilled white vinegar and a cup of baking soda will remove grease and odors from your dishwasher. For microwaves, you should wipe down the surfaces, as well as the handle and touchpad, with disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria.
Glass Panels
Clean glass surfaces thoroughly every month to get rid of accumulated dust and grease stains. Use special cleaning solvents and utensils with microfibers to all stains.
Annual Cleanings
Upholstery
Washing curtains once a year and deep cleaning upholstery get rid of dust and animal dander that otherwise gets caked into the fabric. Textiles also absorb odors over time, so it’s good to keep them fresh with an annual wash or deep clean.
Light Appliances
If you wonder how often you should deep clean your house, you’re looking at giving it a good scrub and thoroughly cleaning once a year. This includes light fixtures and bulbs. It sounds pedantic, but grim build up over time and can dim the light’s intensity.
Conclusion
Putting things away when you’re finished using them and wiping down surfaces once you’re done will make daily cleaning a lot easier. Drawing up a checklist and setting aside a specific time for weekly cleaning alleviates scheduling stress.
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