Dust and dirt are silently nestled in forgotten corners of the house, making the environment less clean than you imagine. Find out which they are and how to manage them can really make the difference.
When it comes to clean housewe tend to think of brilliant floors, perfumed surfaces and glass without halos. But it is interesting to note how often some details are neglected that, in the long run, affect more than it seems. Some spaces, precisely because they are not very visible or of everyday use, end up being excluded from the cleaning routine. Yet it is precisely there that dust, germs and debris accumulate.
The truth is that even in the most ordered houses, there are unsuspected corners which contribute to that clean impression that, in the end, does not completely convince. Will it be the fault of some handles never disinfected? Or the back of the refrigerator forgotten for months? Reflecting on these areas can lead to a new level of domestic awareness. And maybe even save some visit from the technician or doctor.
Handles, switches and remote controls: the most touched and less clean points
Among the most common forgotten corners are those that are used every day. And precisely for this reason, perhaps, they are taken for granted. The doors handlesi remote controls they light switches They are surfaces that collect bacteria at each touch. They do not become visibly dirty, and this is precisely the problem: the absence of obvious spots leads us to think that they are clean.
In reality, numerous studies have shown that these elements host one quantity of germs higher than that of the toilet. Yes, you read well. Just imagine how many different hands pass on a handle over a day. Yet, when challenging a rag or vaporize the disinfectant, you hardly think of them.
A cloth in microfiber slightly moistened with a solution of water and white vinegar can be an effective and sustainable choice to sanitize these surfaces. Better to do it at least once a week, especially during the winter months or in the presence of children at home. Sometimes, the most effective cleaning starts from the things that seem more insignificant.
Behind and under the appliances: the kingdom of hidden dust
One of the Forgotten corners of the house par excellence is right behind and under the home appliances. The refrigerator, for example, is almost never moved, except during removals or technical interventions. Yet it is here that hair, crumbs, dense dust and even insects accumulate.
The same goes for the washing machine, the oven and the dishwasher: wetlands, dark and difficult to reach. In practice, a perfect habitat for mold and resistant dirt. And it must be said that the presence of too much dust can also compromise the Energy performance of appliancesmaking them less efficient and more subject to failures.
To remedy the problem, it would be useful to periodically move the appliances and suck the area behind. Even a simple Battitapolo o o antistatic cloth they can make miracles. Of course, it is not the type of cleaning that is faced with enthusiasm, but it is one of those actions that are appreciated over time. Especially when you notice an improvement in the air or a refrigerator that no longer buzzes.
Faits, curtains and ventilation grids: the neglected by definition
Other elements that contribute to an apparently clean house but in reality neglected are the matsthe curtains and the ventilation grids. Often you don’t think about it, but these tissues and structures collect dust, animal hair and allergens in surprising quantities.
- I mats of the bathroom, in constant contact with humidity, can become real mold incubators.
- The curtainsespecially if reading, attract fine powders and smells, without being noticed.
- The ventilation gridsFinally, they tend to clog and reduce the quality of the air, especially in small and not very ventilated environments.
Wash the mats regularly in the washing machine and slam the curtains in the open air (or wash them, if possible) are simple but often forgotten gestures. As for the grids, a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with spout can prove to be unsuspected but indispensable tools.
The attention to detail makes the difference
One might wonder: do you really need all this commitment for a few square centimeters? The answer, albeit not obvious, is yes. A house is not only made of visible spaces, but also of Hidden details which affect daily well -being. Deleting dust from a forgotten corner can mean breathing better, reducing allergies or simply feeling more in harmony with the domestic environment.
In conclusion, Each house tells something. Even when you think everything is clean, there is always a detail that escapes. And taking care of this is not only an aesthetic question, but an act of attention to oneself and others. Sometimes it takes very little to transform an apparently clean environment to really healthy.
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