There is nothing wrong with following a daily routine for cleaning. But things can be problematic when you get too obsessed with cleaning and start cleaning certain stuff too often, something that doesn’t need that much cleaning. So, today, I rounded up a list of seven household things with help from London cleaners that don’t need as frequent cleaning as you may think. If you clean your house every weekend and have a checklist, you might find some similarities to this list.
Wooden furniture
Who doesn’t love shiny wooden furniture at home, right? In most households, the wooden furniture are cleaned with a special wood cleaner and shiner. While that delivers great results in terms of cleaning, the chemicals in the cleaner also take a toll on the lifespan of your wooden furniture. So, instead of cleaning it frequently, the best practice is to wipe the furniture.
Bedspreads and comforter
No one wants to get back on a dirty bed spreader or comforter at the end of the day. However, in the process of keeping things clean, some people often end up overdoing it. Like clothes, tossing these into the washing machine too often can cause the fabrics to degrade and wear out earlier than they should.
Curtains
Curtains by the doors and windows can gather a lot of dust, and there is nothing you can do about it. But that doesn’t mean you have to clean it frequently. Vacuuming it every few days should be enough if you want to get rid of the dust buildup. Other than that, thorough cleaning once a year should be enough.
Carpets
Carpets can be very useful to enhance the beauty of your space. So, trying to keep your carpet isn’t a bad idea. However, that cleaning habit should be limited to vacuuming only. If you plan to use chemical cleaners or get the carpets professionally washed, that can do more damage than good. It can ruin the look of the carpet and make it attract more dirt.
Mirrors
Whether it’s our bathroom or bedroom, we all want a shiny mirror to see ourselves in. However, keeping the mirror shiny isn’t an easy job since dust and watermarks on the bathroom mirror can be a huge challenge. To overcome this challenge, people frequently use aggressive chemical cleaners, which can damage the backing of the mirror. If you really want to get rid of the water marks, just wipe the mirror with a wet cloth, and that should be enough.
Ceiling fans and lights
I believe dusting the ceiling fan, and light is on the cleaning list of many people reading this right now. While there is nothing wrong with it, we all can agree that dusting those things hanging up high isn’t an easy job. So, if you are doing that every week, you should probably give it a rest and dust only when the dust starts to build up.
Dishes
Though this isn’t about cleaning too often, you should keep it in mind. I know many people who pre-wash their dishes every time before tossing them into the dishwasher. That’s completely unnecessary and a pure waste of your time and effort. The dishwashers can detect the mess on your dishes and clan them accordingly; there is no need to pre-wash every time.
