Importance of Regular Home Cleanings

Working for a cleaning company every day, you would think I of all people would recognize the importance of regular home cleanings. After all, who better than myself to understand not cleaning your home on a regular basis can lead to bug infestation of your home, an unpleasant odor, and not living in sanitary conditions. Plus, who wants to arrive to an unkempt home after a long day of work? Despite this, I found myself in a situation where I had not cleaned for weeks. The demands of work, family, and life prevented me from getting around to it. I had our maid service come clean my home, and you could not wipe the smile off my face walking in the door! I felt like a boulder had been lifted from my shoulders! Regular house cleanings are all something we all know we are supposed to preform, but many of us simply do not have the time or energy to devote to it. Today we will discuss the importance of regular house cleanings and why they are necessary to you, your families, and your homes well being.

Not cleaning your house or condo on a regular basis can result in permanent damage to your home, including wood floor scuffing, window staining, and damage to electronics from excessive dust. Dust accumulating on your carpets, air conditioning handlers, or window screen can cause permanent and notable damage. More importantly, dust in the air you breathe can result in various medical conditions that go beyond our scope of conversation here. Dust in homes is a leading cause of negative conditions, especially to the elderly or children with less tolerant immune systems than the average adult. Due to this it is essential to make sure your home is dusted on a regular basis; once incorporated into a cleaning schedule it will seem like no time at all to dust your home.

We are often asked how often it is necessary to have your home thoroughly cleaned, and to be honest this all depends on your living situation. A couple with no children or pets who travels often for work may only need a monthly cleaning, while a family of five with two indoor pets probably needs a weekly cleaning. Regardless of the frequency of thorough home cleanings you or your family require, there are things that can and should be done everyday to keep your home sanitary and as germ and dust-free as possible. Always take out your trash once full, dispose of any uncooked foods immediately, and cleanup spills as soon as they happen. You should also make sure to dust and sweep or vacuum your flooring every few days, use a “squeegee” devise to remove excess water from shower walls after showering (this prevents mold buildup), as well as to never leave used plates of food or drink containers lying around the home.

An easy way to ensure your home is cleaned on a regular basis is to make a cleaning checklist, stick to it, and make sure you have all the necessary cleaning supplies available to start the project before beginning it. I have written a previous blog regarding the importance of using a home cleaning checklist here: http://www.collegegirlcleaningservice.com/blog/importance-home-cleaning-checklist/ In essence the article provides a sample daily checklist you can use to devote a small portion of your day cleaning a part of your home. As long as you stick to the checklist, you can make sure your home is always clean and sanitized for your family. If you find yourself in a situation as I did and your home has not been cleaned in awhile, either choose a block of time or hire o cleaning service or perform a deep cleaning yourself. Avoid all distractions during this time ensure the job gets done. After the deep clean only maintenance cleanings will be necessary.

By now I am sure you have come to the conclusion regarding the importance of regular home cleanings. Not only do they protect the health of yourself, your family, and your guests, a clean home provides you a refuge to arrive home to after a long day at the office or after that business trip. Regardless of if you choose to hire a house cleaning company or clean your home yourself, make sure a thorough cleaning is performed at least once a month. Your family will thank you that you have, and the value of your home just may help being saved in the process.