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The top 10 areas that need extra cleaning attention at home 1) Washing machine: Run the machine with a
cleaner specially designed to remove bacteria and ensure the kitchen or laundry room is well ventilated and the washing machine door and drum is left open for a while after use. 2) Door knobs and handles: These are common areas (and letterboxes) that are usually overlooked. Make sure to apply a surface cleaner to the object and wipe every inch and corner, if a small part is missed then it still opens up the risk of spreading germs throughout the house. 3) Surfaces: Surfaces in the home are high traffic areas and whether it be in the kitchen or the bathroom they need to be cleaned with anti bacterial spray to ensure they remain germ free and ready to use 4) Floors: Floors often have unseen dirt and germs and need a deeper clean. Brushing hard floors and then mopping with anti-bacterial products is a good way to keep on top of the dirt and germs. 5) Pillows & cushions: These items are getting some extra use during lockdown and need to be washed regularly as a result. Wash cushion covers
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and for cushion pads or pillows use a non-bio detergent and tumble dry. 6) Lamps and light fittings: These are easy to forget but can hoard dust for a long time so need to be dusted with a soft bristled brush and for fabric shades that maybe tricky to remove, a lint roller can be effective. 7) Hallways: Hallways quickly build up dirt, especially along skirting boards, so these need to be wiped often. Pets often leave a dirt trail throughout the hallway, once they’ve returned from a walk so extra care and attention will be required. 8) Front doors: Front doors can have multiple germs and bacteria on them so it’s important to regularly wipe down the door handle with soap and water. 9) Clothes: Washing clothes in extremely hot temperatures isn’t always required and can be harmful to the environment. Tests have proven that washing your clothes at 60 degrees with a good detergent can be just as effective. 10) Oven: Baking soda and vinegar is an effective and cost-efficient way of tackling burnt on food inside of the oven.
Top 10 most therapeutic household jobs 1. Hedge Trimming 2. Jet-washing the decking 3. Cleaning windows 4. Painting the garden fence 5. Clearing the gutters 6. Sanding furniture 7. Organising kitchen cupboards 8. Hanging the washing out to dry 9. Dusting 10. Hanging Pictures Victorian Plumbing
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