1. Sanitize the Sink: The sink is often coated with bacteria and can be the dirtiest spot in your home. Make sure you sanitize it on a daily basis to stop the spread of germs and disease.
2. Don’t Forget the Dishwasher: Your dishwasher should be sanitized on a monthly basis. Try throwing in a cup of bleach and running an empty cycle. If you aren’t a fan of chemical cleaners, replace the bleach with baking soda.
3. Disinfect the Disposal: Sanitize the disposal by throwing lemon peels or lime peels. Make sure the peels are cut into small pieces to avoid clogging. The citric acid will help remove build up and leave the disposal smelling fresh.
4. Sanitize the Sponge: Remove bacteria from the sponge by microwaving it for one minute each night. The high temperature will kill bacteria. Toss it out when the sponge starts to deteriorate.
5. Choose the right broom: The best kinds of brooms use small bristles to attract dust and debris. If you’re sweeping outside, thicker bristles work better to trap large particles.
6. Making the bed: When cleaning bedrooms, make sure the bed is made first. This gives you a chance to put sheets in the washer while giving the room a more organized look.
7. Time your chores: Optimize your time by seeing how long it takes you to complete your chores. Once you have your routine down, it will be easier to speed things up.
8. Spot clean onsite: If there’s dirt in the walkway or stains on the sheets, try cleaning it up when you first see it. Spot cleaning will keep your space cleaner for a longer period of time.