June cleaning: there are at least 7 things you have to sanitize now, before the real heat arrives. Not only to have a fresh and fragrant house, but also to avoid bad smells, bacteria and small unwanted guests.
With the beginning of June, the house awakens with nature. You feel the need for fresh air, clean spaces and bright surfaces. The sun’s rays filter from the windows, the perfumes become more intense and the fabrics begin to lighten. So why not take advantage of it to refresh those corners forgotten during the winter? After all, a few gestures are enough to find a sense of order and lightness. And even a little mental lightness, let’s face it, because a clean house helps to feel better inside.
Before the temperatures are unbearable and the humidity transforms each room into a small sauna, it is the ideal time to face those strategic cleaning That often refer, those that seem invisible but make the difference. Sprinkle, sanitize, ventilate: small rituals that renew the atmosphere. Here’s what to sanitize without postponing.
June cleaning: the refrigerator, the freezer and the CIVE must be emptied (really)
With the heat, these two appliances work double. Still, we often forget that they too need a break … and a nice cleaning. The refrigeratorFor example, it can become a paradise for mold and bacteria, especially if there are forgotten remains or vegetables shouted in the drawer below.
It is important to empty it completely, eliminate everything that has passed the expiry date and pass each shelf with hot water and baking soda. Same thing goes for the freezer: If there is an excess ice, it’s time to bar. Just detach the plug, leave the doors open and place the clothes on the floor to collect the water. Once done, you can clean everything with a cloth soaked in white vinegar. Simple and natural.
The fans and air filters do not clean themselves
As soon as the first hot ones begin, i fans they return to service. But often we forget that, to work well, they must be Clean thoroughly. The blades collect dust and allergens, which are then spread throughout the room.
And not only. THE air conditioners filtersif not sanitized, risk becoming a receptacle for invisible molds, worsening the quality of the air. That’s why it’s fundamental:
- Disassemble the grills and clean the blades with a damp cloth and a few drops of neutral soap
- Wash the air filters in warm water and let them dry well in the air
- Use a disinfectant spray to sanitize the ducts
A small effort that radically changes the atmosphere of the house.
Invisible June cleaning: mattresses, cushions and curtains not to forget
Many remember to wash sheets and bedspreads, but we easily forget about the mattresses and gods cushions. Yet they absorb sweat, dust and mites for months. In June, before the heat explodes, it is the ideal time to intervene.
The mattresses can be sanitized with the steam or sprinkle with bicarbonate left to act for an hour, then aspirated carefully. The cushions, if washable, must be put in the washing machine with a delicate program. The same goes for the curtainswhich during the winter retain smog and smoke: wash them now allows you to face summer with lighter air.
The oven, an invisible ally but often neglected
Those who use the oven often know: fat is incrusted quickly, especially in the hidden points. And with the heat that goes up, every residue can become a source of bad smells. Fortunately, there is a simple and natural remedy: coarse salt.
Mixed with hot water, it becomes a perfect abrasive pasta to dissolve incrustations and absorb fats. Just let him act ten minutes, then rub with a non -abrasive sponge and pass a damp cloth. The result? An oven that smells clean, without trace of chemicals.
The shutters do not clean themselves alone
Raise their hand who remembers the last time in which he cleaned the shutters. These surfaces collect dust, smog, pollen … yet they are often ignored. In June, however, it is the right time to give him new life.
With a warm bucket of water, a microfiber cloth and a little Marseille soap you can miracles. Just pass each stick, one by one, perhaps taking advantage of a cloudy day. The result? Brighter windows and cleaner air.
The garbage cans need air
Nobody ever talks about it, but i garbage canespecially those of the wet, they become real olfactory bombs in the summer. Even if you use bags, the bottom tends to get dirty and impregnate with liquids.
Every now and then, therefore, it is good to empty them, wash them with boiling water and a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar, then let them dry well outdoors. A cleaning that takes a few minutes, but that makes the difference to avoid persistent smells.
Cleaning of June forgotten: the sluts and the low corners
Finally, a classic of June cleaning: the sluts. Those wooden or plastic edges at the base of the walls that nobody notices … until you approach. Dust, hair, labor: it accumulates everything, especially behind the furniture or under the beds.
Passing a wet sponge, perhaps with a fragrant detergent, may seem nonsense, but everything changes. The house immediately seems more cared for, even if you cannot explain why.
Now it’s the perfect time to put your hand to these details. June is the month of light, perfumes, change.
And the house also deserves to flourish, room after room, detail after detail.
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