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5 hacks to keep the corners of your home spick and span
July 01, 2018
Keeping your home clean is easy. All you need to do is adapt a routine and maintain it throughout the week. From making your bed and taking the trash out to cleaning the kitchen top before you hit the sack, we all know the drill. However, what about those stubborn corners of your house that are craving your attention? Read on for some effective house cleaning tips that will not only help you keep your home spick and span but also ensure the dirt never crawls back in.
Hard water stains
A neglected bathroom can ruin the look and feel of your house. Even if you clean your bathroom on a daily basis and ensure it is dry at all times, the natural minerals present in hard water can leave white patches of stubborn stains that are very difficult to get rid of. This is when the cleansing properties of vinegar come to use. Mix equal portions of water and vinegar and spray the solution on the affected area with a nozzle spray. Rub the solution into the stain with the help of a cloth and vigorously wipe it till the surface is squeaky clean. You can also immerse your shower head and the tip of your tap into the solution for a few minutes and wipe off the hard water stains in a jiffy!
Cobwebs
Cobwebs are a common problem in every Indian household. The best way to address this problem is to keep an eye on the corners of your ceiling at all times. You can use a vacuum cleaner with an extended rod to reach every nook and corner of the ceiling or opt for a soft duster to dust the cobweb off. If you have a speckled ceiling, try the age-old hack of wrapping some duct tape on a paint roller with the sticky side out. Roll the sticky tape on the speckled ceiling and get rid of stubborn cobwebs stuck in the middle. For a more permanent solution, consider repainting your walls and ceilings. This should keep the webs away for at least a few years.
Kitchen tile smears
The kitchen is the only room in the house which is usually buzzing with activity whether it is the peak morning hours or late midnight cravings. Due to this, getting your pretty kitchen tiles dirty with stains and smears is a given. Get rid of these stains by making a paste of baking soda and some water and scrub your tiles with a toothbrush. You can also use the same solution of vinegar and water mixed in equal portions to scrub away tough stains. Another alternative is to use some rubbing alcohol instead of vinegar, as one of the standard house cleaning tips. However, as a thumb rule, make sure you clean all stains immediately and do not wait for them to dry out.
Roach problems
A home roach problem can be a serious situation especially because it means there is a nest somewhere in your residence. No matter how clean your house is, if it is a breeding ground for cockroaches, it needs your immediate, undivided attention to fix the problem. You can opt for insect sprays that are quite effective and easily available in the market. If the problem still persists, call in pest control and get rid of the pests at the earliest. In order to keep the roaches at bay, ensure you do not keep any food open on the kitchen counter and make sure you take the trash out on a daily basis.
Mould on walls
Humid tropical climate and unavoidable mould on walls are almost synonymous with each other. The best way to get rid of mould is to reduce the moisture content in the air. Start by ensuring your kitchen and bathroom floors are dry at all times and make sure you keep your windows and doors open for some time to bring in some fresh air into your house. You can also opt for a dehumidifier to keep the humidity levels in check. If the problem still persists, call for professional help. Reach out to a mould remediation specialist who will address the problem right at its root.
These house cleaning tips are guaranteed to keep dirt and pests out of your home and help you keep the corners of your home spick and span. Planning to buy a house soon? Head out to Brigade Group for stunning projects in the top residential areas of Bangalore, Mysore and other leading cities of South India.
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