EXPERTAdvice Where is the dirt really hiding in your home? Underneath and behind appliances Move your appliances away from the wall and you may get an unpleasant surprise. Refrigerators can be especially dirty; expect to see plenty of dust covering the coils, errant spills and leaks. Mop the area and let everything dry completely before moving the appliances back.
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out the tops of your cabinets. It may not be pretty, but a simple dusting should do the trick.
The kitchen sink and stove knobs Kitchen sinks often harbour more bacteria than the floor or toilet in a public washroom. Rinse down the sink and disinfect it.
You hold it up to your face everyday, but how often do you clean your phone? Your phone has more germs on it that the toilet seat or the bottom of your shoe! Give it a few swipes with an antibacterial wipe every now and then.
You may not think to remove the knobs on your stove very often, and you may wish you hadn’t. The knobs are designed to be removed easily so than you can clean all the grime behind them. Use a gentle cleanser such as vinegar.
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Remotes and keyboards
Rule of thumb: if you can’t see it in your daily life, it’s probably dirty. Use microfiber cloths instead of a feather duster to capture the dust instead of spreading it around.
The coffee maker
Many remote controls contain the virus that causes the common cold. Use antibacterial wipes or a napkin moistened with rubbing alcohol to clean them weekly. Use cotton swabs to get into those little crevices. All of this applies to your computer keyboard, too.
If the reservoir is a yellow colour it is time to clean; the discoloration is likely caused by mineral residue. The best way to clean is to fill the reservoir with equal parts of water and white vinegar, and run the machine without any coffee grounds.
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It’s amazing how much debris can accumulate under a rug in a short period of time. Pull yours up the next time you’re vacuuming and see how many allergens are living under there.
Baseboards They serve as little ledges for dirt and hair to settle on. If you don’t feel like getting on your hands and knees to scrub them, use the crevice tool on your vacuum cleaner instead.
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Tops of kitchen cabinets Get up on a stool or stepladder and check
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