The 8 dirtiest spaces in your home, according to cleaning professionals
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All faucets are susceptible to hard water deposits, mineral buildup, and mold.
How to clean faucet heads
Fill a plastic bag with equal parts distilled white vinegar and water.
Submerge the faucet head with the solution and use rubber bands to secure the bag to the fixture.
Let it soak in place for up to 30 minutes.
How to clean a dishwasher filter
Remove the dishwasher filter before cleaning it.
certified building biologist, building materials specialist, and co-founder ofBranch Basics
Youll notice your dishwasher runs so much better.
You wont get that grittiness on your glasses and things stuck to your plates.
Any horizontal space in your home will collect dust, says San Angelo.
This goes for tops of doors and window frames.
If your door and window frames are out of reach, consider using a duster with an extendable pole.
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Once I cleaned them, it just made all the differencethe inside of the house sparkled.
While this cleaning task is more involved, its well worth the time and extra effort.
Fill a bucket with warm water, a tablespoon of dish soap, and a cup of white vinegar.
certified building biologist, building materials specialist, and co-founder ofBranch Basics
Youll also want to show your window sills some love.
Lightbulbs
When was the last time youve cleaned a lightbulb?
(My answer would be never.)
You may want to make it part of your cleaning routinethey are prime dust magnets.
She adds that a dusty, grimy bulb can significantly lessen the amount of light it casts.
So, before you even think about changing a lightbulb, you may want to try cleaning it first.
How to clean lightbulbs
Turn off the lightbulb and allow it to cool before cleaning.
Dry the lightbulb before putting it back into the socket.
It probably doesnt get much exposure to the elements, but its still important to keep it clean.
Perform this task weekly or every other week to ensure that it stays dust free.
Because keeping those clean keeps the rest of my house much cleaner, Maker says.
The floor of a shoe closet can also get really gritty with dirt and debris, Maker says.
One spot that is easy to miss?
The space around the toilet.
This spot is sometimes out of sight but can collect lots of grime, says San Angelo.
It can just be a place where germs and dirt can be harbored, Branch Basics co-founderMarilee Nelsonpreviouslytold Well+Good.
You may want to clean the floor around the toilet, which may also be dirty.
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