When it comes to keeping your house clean, you likely have some sort of schedule that you adhere to from week to week. Things like dusting the living room and scrubbing the bathroom are the types of jobs that you can only ignore for so long and thus must be taken care of every week or two. That being said, there are some things in your house that likely don’t get the cleaning attention that they really need.
The good news is that such things don’t really need to be cleaned thoroughly but once a year. Here are four such things that you should make a point out of cleaning at least once every year.
- The Sofa
You use it pretty much every single day. It is where you sit when you are catching up on your favourite shows and where you lounge with your friends and family. The sofa in your living room sees a lot of traffic throughout the year and can thus accumulate more dust and dirt within its cushions and fibres than you might care to imagine.
There are things that you can do to clean your sofa yourself, but furniture cleaning tends to be a big job. It is a good idea to call in the experts if you suspect that your DIY cleaning efforts might damage your sofa in some way. In the end, you will have a fresh, clean sofa that is ready for another year of lounging.
- Curtains and Drapes
If you have any curtains or drapes hanging throughout your home, you might easily forget that they are even there. However, the fabric of your window dressings can accumulate dust and debris, just like any other fabric on your home. It is important that at least once a year, you take them down so that you can give them a thorough cleaning and rid them of all that dust. Not only will this make them appear fresher, but it can also help improve the air quality of your home.
- Outdoor Furniture
During the warmer months of the year, you likely get quite a bit of use from your outdoor furniture. Whether you enjoy hosting friends and family for a barbeque or if you simply like to take in the sun on a warm afternoon, you want your outdoor furniture to be clean and comfortable at the start of the warm season. Before packing your outdoor furniture up for the winter, you should give it a good cleaning. This will help to ensure than no bugs or dirt get trapped with your furniture in storage.
- Rain Gutters
Throughout the year, a lot of leaves and other debris can get stuck in your rain gutters. If left unchecked, this can lead to clogs once the rainy season begins. Clogged rain gutters can result in other issues like leaks and damage to your siding and roof. Before the rainy season starts, be sure to clear out your rain gutters completely.
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