Hidden Corners: Expert Tips on Cleaning Often-Overlooked Spaces

Regularly cleaning your home is essential to rid of dust, dirt, and grime that can make your property unpleasant and unsafe to live in. However, even if you do stay on top of your chores, there are still some very grubby areas we all tend to miss.

ICE Cleaning is a professional cleaning company that offers over 40 cleaning services ranging from mould remediation and trauma cleaning to fire restoration. It has fully qualified cleaning experts stationed across the UK who are available day and night, 365 days a year.

Keep reading to find out which parts of the home you might be forgetting to clean and how to keep them in pristine condition.

The dishwasher

People often assume dishwashers clean themselves. However, food, grease, and detergent can build up in the appliance, leading to a poor quality clean and even bacteria growth.

Simply placing a container filled with vinegar in the dishwasher and running a cycle is a popular solution to this problem.

The wet, warm, and steamy conditions can also encourage mould to grow. This is a serious problem that can put people’s health at risk if not removed by professional cleaners.

Lampshades

Lampshades and light bulbs attract lots of dust. Inhaling dust can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular health problems, and irritate the eyes, skin, and throat.

Unfortunately, removing dust from lampshades can be tricky depending on the fabric it is made of. Professional cleaners recommend submerging lampshades in a diluted mixture of gentle laundry detergent, dish soap, and water, and then rinsing them. You should then leave them to air dry.

Curtains

Curtains are magnets for dust and allergens. They are also very vulnerable to mould growth due to their proximity to windows where the fungus tends to start growing.

It is recommended you have them dry cleaned every six months to remove built up dust and bacteria, and hire mould removal professionals to get rid of any mould.

Door knobs and handles

Lots of bacteria, viruses, and grime from our hands can build up on high-touch areas like door and appliance knobs and handles, and light switches, enabling infections to easily spread. High-touch areas need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Skirting boards

As they are low on the ground and hard to see, dirty and dusty skirting boards easily go missed. However, clean, white skirting boards can make a difference to the appearance of your home, particularly if you are thinking of selling it.

Dust them regularly to get rid of any excess dust and dirt, and wipe them down to remove tough grime and stains.

ICE Cleaning’s technicians can quickly restore your home to a clean, hygienic place with their cleaning services. If you require mould remediation, bring in specialist cleaners, like ICE Cleaning’s professional cleaners, as soon as possible.

You can learn more about ICE Cleaning on its website.