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Do you ever feel like no matter how much you clean, things just aren’t clean enough? You never quite hit the spot? You’re not alone, and for the most part, keeping on top of chores is a mammoth task for many people. There’s always something to do, something to clean, and it can be overwhelming, never mind seemingly endless.

But for those times when you can’t quite put your finger on why things don’t feel as clean as you want them to, it might be that you’re overlooking some or all of the following areas

Carpets

Carpets can accumulate a lot of dirt from day to day. And even if you vacuum regularly and have a “no outdoor shoes in the house” policy, they can still get dirty, and no amount of vacuuming can shift this dirt. This is where hiring professional carpet cleaners like Oxifresh can be massively beneficial. By using the right tools and cleaning methods, you can remove ground-in, stubborn dirt from carpets and get things looking and feeling fresh and clean.

Doors, Handles, Switches

These are all things like your light switches, door handles, and the doors themselves, cupboard doors including the top of the door, drawers, refrigerator doors and handles, external doors, etc.

All parts of the house that get touched and used frequently, but are often forgotten about in relation to regular cleaning. Grab a wipe and go around your home, cleaning all the doors and handles you can find and see how much fresher the space looks once you’re finished.

Filters

Fridge water filters, HVAC filters, dryer filters (and lint removal) can all accumulate dirt and dust quickly, so going around your home and looking for anything that has a filter and cleaning it can help you remove as much dirt and dust as possible. Make sure you stick to the correct cleaning and handling directions per the manufacturer’s guidelines. But this small, simple job can have many benefits.

Appliances

And we don’t just mean a wipe over the top of the, good clean internally too. Take the drawers out of refrigerators and freezers and give them a clean, wipe-down shelving too. Clean your washing machine and dishwasher — run a cleaning cycle using approved products if required. Clean out your vacuum filter, your dryer, coffee machine, air fryer, and so on.

Keeping your appliances clean can help extend their lifespan and reduce the added risk of breakdown from buildup or dirt. It’s not a fun job, especially for dirtier appliances, but it’s well worth it, and you’ll feel better for it once it’s finished.

Grout

Grout can get dirty fast, and dirt can build up in no time, even with regular cleaning, especially in bathrooms or on flooring. Take some time to really scrub your grout clean using the right products and tools, and things will feel much cleaner instantly. It’s a bit more effort and likely more time-consuming, but getting suitable grout cleaning products can make life easier, as can automatic scrubbing tools. So, every once in a while, have a look to check how dirty the grout is in all areas of the home and get it cleaned.