Experts name 10 household items that are cleaned too often

Cleaning is an integral part of any person's life. This process should be regular to keep the house clean and cozy.

However, some items and parts of the house are cleaned too often. So that you don't waste your time, AspenClean President Alicia Sokolowski and Molly Maid President Marla Mock shared a list of places that don't require excessive cleaning.

Floor

Cleaning the floor is necessary, but excessive cleaning may be too much. Vacuuming should be done every other day or as needed, and mopping the floor is enough once a week. This approach will save you time and resources.

Plumbing

Bathrooms are traditionally perceived as places where germs accumulate, so we tend to clean plumbing too often. However, the expert recommends wiping faucets and handles only once or twice a week if they are not visibly dirty. This approach will save time for other important things.

Window

Window cleaning is another task that people do too often for aesthetic reasons. In fact, glass surfaces accumulate dirt slowly, especially in less dusty environments. Therefore, it is worth cleaning windows at least once or twice a year, depending on the intensity of external factors.

Refrigerator

The refrigerator is one of the most important kitchen appliances, so keeping it clean is really important. However, you only need to deep clean it once a month.

Microwave

If you're used to covering your food while heating it in the microwave, you don't need to clean the inside of the microwave very often. You only need to deep clean the appliance every one to three months.

Wooden furniture

Wooden furniture requires careful maintenance. Excessive use of disinfectant sprays or cleaning products can damage the wood. It is better to wash the furniture only when necessary, namely when stains or dust appear.

Baseboard

Baseboards often collect dust and dirt, but they do so slowly, so you don't need to clean them too often. It's enough to wipe them down once every few months and spot clean them as needed.

Kitchen pantry

People often clean the kitchen pantry too often because of the food stored there. However, a thorough cleaning can only be done once a season. Thus, in between scheduled cleanings, it is worth checking the condition of the food and its suitability for consumption on a monthly basis.

Ceiling fan

Ceiling fans can collect dust, which can then spread throughout the room. However, they don't get dusty very quickly, so they should only be cleaned once a month.

Blanket

Bed linens such as sheets and pillowcases need to be washed about once a week. Moreover, most blankets only need to be washed once every one or two months.

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