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12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Cleaning everything around the house is hard work.

And when you think the house is spotless... you always discover a place full of dirt that you forgot.

In a house, there are a dozen places that we do not clean often enough, when we should!

These places, we do not even think of cleaning them. Why?

Because these are unlikely places, but where dirt, dust and germs have a field day...

Here are 12 places you probably never clean when you absolutely should . Watch:

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Contents
  • 1. Under the bed and behind the furniture
  • 2. Fridge and washing machine seals
  • 3. The top of doors, windows and mirrors
  • 4. Pots and pans that are little used
  • 5. Phones and tablets
  • 6. Inside the cupboards
  • 7. Computer keyboards
  • 8. Ventilation grilles and filters
  • 9. Door handles
  • 10. The coils at the back of the fridge
  • 11. All remotes
  • 12. Radiators

1. Under the bed and behind the furniture

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Me, I vacuum once or twice a week, it's part of my cleaning routine.

But I admit that I don't move certain pieces of furniture as they are heavy!

However, with a more suitable vacuum cleaner and its small instruments, it is easier to reach every corner, including under furniture.

It is important to remove the dust under the furniture and the bed, as it improves the air quality of the room.

Especially for sensitive or allergic people.

To discover: Finally a tip for vacuuming in the smallest corners.

2. The seals of the fridge and the washing machine

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Most household appliances have soft rubber seals around the door.

This is the case of the fridge, the oven or the washing machine.

They keep out dust, dirt, grease and moisture.

Hence the importance of taking good care of them!

To clean them, spray this cleaning solution made with vinegar and water (1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water).

All that remains is to wipe with a soft cloth to remove dirt and rinse with a damp sponge.

To discover: 2 Simple and Effective Tips to Disinfect the Fridge WITHOUT Bleach.

3. The top of doors, windows and mirrors

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Door and window frames are often full of dust and dirt.

And since we can't see them, we never clean them!

Wipe them irregularly with a microfiber cloth or feather duster to avoid dust accumulation.

Vacuum once a month (or at least once a quarter) and finish by passing a soft damp cloth.

Do the same with the tops of mirrors, frames and paintings that are also full of dust.

4. Pots and pans that are little used

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Pot-and-pan drawers are so practical for organizing the kitchen and storing all the pots and pans that are not used much.

But unfortunately, they still get greasy and then attract airborne dust.

Even without serving, these pans get dirty...

This is why they must be washed once or twice a year, in hot soapy water to avoid the accumulation of unhygienic greasy dust.

5. Phones and tablets

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Phone and tablet screens are Club Med for bacteria, germs and other microbes.

But, we often hesitate to clean them with household cleaning products for fear of seriously damaging the electronic circuits.

However, with cotton swabs and microfiber cloths moistened with a solution of white vinegar and water you will eliminate bacteria, grease and dirt.

Then just wipe them a second time with a damp cloth. Find out the trick here for laptops and here for tablets.

6. Inside the cupboards

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Believe it or not, textile fibers are among the major components of house dust.

Ideally, you should vacuum the closets every time you vacuum the rest of the house.

But no need to go to extremes either!

Once or twice a year, remove everything from the cupboards and wipe down all surfaces and shelves with a damp cloth.

This way you eliminate the dust and dirt that accumulates without you knowing it.

7. Computer keyboards

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Computer keyboards attract dust, dirt, crumbs and bacteria.

Occasionally turn your keyboard over and give it a shake. You will be surprised by everything that falls out of it!

For thorough cleaning, use a compressed air spray.

Unplug the keyboard, turn it over and spray air on all the keys. Then, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.

To discover: Simply The Best Tip for Cleaning a Dirty Keyboard.

8. Ventilation grilles and filters

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Air vents and filters are often full of dirt and dust, which prevents them from working effectively in the long run.

The same applies to the ventilation grilles of clothes dryers and other machines.

By dint of being clogged, the machines are no longer supplied with air normally and there may be a risk of fire.

Unplug the machine and detach the ventilation system by unscrewing the part that holds it.

Insert a clean round brush to dislodge excess dirt and lint. Vacuum everything up and reconnect the machine's ventilation system.

To discover: The Tip To Clean A Ventilation Grille Easily.

9. Door handles

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Even if your doorknobs don't look dirty, they are!

Everyone at home puts their hands on it several times a day and we don't know what they touched before...

Fortunately, a simple wipe of a cloth soaked in disinfectant solution is enough to eliminate dirt and germs.

For example, a solution of white vinegar and water works perfectly. Check out the trick here.

10. The coils at the back of the fridge

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

The coils behind fridges and freezers attract a lot of dust, dirt and hair.

As a result, these appliances work less well and consume more electricity throughout the year...

To keep your appliances working properly, but also to save on your bills, vacuum these coils once a month.

And if you can, also wipe the coils with a soft, damp cloth 1-2 times a year.

You will easily save a lot of money! Check out the trick here.

11. All remotes

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Yes, in the long run, the remote controls become sticky, because we use them with hands that are not always very clean...

Especially if you have kids at home like me!

However, there is a quick and easy solution:cotton swabs and a cloth soaked in vinegar water.

Remove the batteries and run the cloth over the entire remote.

Then use a Cotton Swab to clean around each pimple.

Dry with a clean, dry cloth, replace the batteries and zap without getting stuck to the keys! Check out the trick here.

12. Radiators

12 Places You Never Clean (When You Absolutely Should).

Dust easily sticks to radiators, especially in winter when they are running at full speed!

Remember to dust them regularly to avoid overheating and save energy.

It's very simple, just pass a damp cloth over the grilles or even the vacuum cleaner fitted with a brush.

Do this little cleaning at least once a year to be sure and have radiators that work properly. Check out the trick here.