For most people, cleaning your home is a chore. You’d probably rather spend your time doing anything else.

But doing a thorough job will save time in the long run and keep your house looking great. And there are certain areas of the home that tend to get overlooked when it comes to cleaning – even though they need it just as much as any other surface!

So here’s a quick guide on eight things you might forget to clean at home.

Picture frames

Picture frames are a particularly good place to get dust and dirt build up, and most forget to clean them. Here’s what you can do:

Door knobs

To clean your home efficiently, you should not forget to clean the doorknobs. For this process, you can use a disinfectant spray or wipes. You can also use vinegar and water or rubbing alcohol. 

Remember that door knobs can get dirty and spread to other surfaces. You can use a disinfectant spray or wipes to clean door knobs. If you have a door knob that is hard to clean, you can get a new one.

Your fridge (and freezer)

A home fridge can be dirtier than most people think. Here’s how you can do it:

Your pillow

Forgetting to clean the pillows is one of the most common mistakes you can make while cleaning. You only need to put them in the freezer for a few hours. This way, you will kill off potential pests. Next, take them out and vacuum the pillows, and then wash them in the washing machine on cold and dry them on low heat or air dry.

Inside your washing machine

Take a look at the most efficient way to clean your washing machine. It would be best if you did this at least once a month.

Remote controls and charging cables

You probably don’t think about it, but the remote controls and charging cables you use daily are probably the most germ-ridden items in your home. 

The next time you’re watching television or charging your phone, take a moment to wipe down the surfaces of these items before sticking them back into their respective spots. The best way to clean remote controls and charging cables is by using regular old rubbing alcohol or peroxide wipes.

Sanitise your phone daily

This is one of those items in your home you should clean daily. Forgetting to clean your phone can cause the spreading of germs and bacteria all over your home and, even worse – your face. For this process, you can use soap and water, hand sanitiser or a disinfecting wipe, if available.

If you don’t have either of these items, use a piece of tissue or cloth to wipe down the phone. Don’t forget to sanitise both sides, including the buttons and screen. Wash your hands well first, then wipe down the phone on both sides.

Make sure to clean under small kitchen appliances

You might not think that your microwave or toaster could need a good cleaning. However, if you forget to clean these appliances while doing your regular spring cleaning, you could end up eating food with a little more than just mould on it.

One of the best ways to have a neat space in your home is to have plenty of storage space. When it comes to the kitchen, there always seems to be too little room for everything. No matter how crowded your kitchen is, you shouldn’t forget to clean under and around small appliances.

Conclusion

You don’t need to do everything on our list, but you should check out what applies to you. 

And in case you’re always forgetting to clean these items in your home, you can use this article as a checklist! Remember, if they’re not clean enough for your own family’s use, they’re not clean enough for guests’ use either!