"Twenty-four, sweep the house"! Dust and cloth, don't miss these corners →

The Spring Festival is approaching, and every household is busy cleaning to welcome the arrival of the new year. As the saying goes, "On the 24th, sweep the house." Sweeping the dust means getting rid of the old and bringing in the new, sweeping away the bad luck of the year, and welcoming the good luck of the new year. However, during the cleaning process, some easily overlooked corners may harbor dirt and affect our health. Today, let's take stock of these easily overlooked cleaning corners and give you some health tips so that everyone can welcome the new year clean and healthy.

1. Cleaning corners that are easily missed

1. Kitchen

Back and bottom of refrigerator

Refrigerators are important tools for storing food in our daily life, but many people only pay attention to cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, but ignore the back and bottom of the refrigerator. The radiator on the back of the refrigerator and the condenser at the bottom are prone to accumulate dust, which affects the refrigeration effect of the refrigerator, increases energy consumption, and may even cause refrigerator failure. When cleaning, you can first unplug the power plug, gently sweep the dust with a soft brush, and then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.

Cabinet interiors and corners

The corners inside the cabinets are prone to accumulation of debris and dust. If not cleaned in time, bacteria and cockroaches may breed. When cleaning the cabinets, take out all the items in the cabinets and wipe the inner walls and partitions of the cabinets with a damp cloth, paying special attention to the corners and gaps. For stubborn stains, you can mix baking soda and water into a paste, apply it to the stains, wait for a while, and then wipe it clean.

Range hood interior

During the use of the range hood, a lot of oil and dust will be absorbed. If it is not cleaned regularly, it will not only affect the exhaust effect of the range hood, but also may cause a fire. When cleaning the range hood, you can first remove the oil net, soak it in hot water, add an appropriate amount of detergent, and use a soft brush to scrub the oil net until the oil is completely removed. For the motor and wind wheel inside the range hood, you can spray them with a professional cleaner and then wipe them clean with a damp cloth.

2. Living Room

Sofa gap

The sofa is an important place for our daily rest and entertainment. The gaps in the sofa are prone to dirt and accumulation of dust, hair, food residues, etc. When cleaning the gaps in the sofa, you can use the gap brush head of the vacuum cleaner to suck out the dust and debris in the gaps. For fabric sofas, you can also use a soft brush to gently scrub the surface to remove stains and dust.

TV cabinet and coffee table bottom

The bottom of the TV cabinet and coffee table is easily neglected. Over time, a lot of dust and debris will accumulate. When cleaning, you can first remove the items on the TV cabinet and coffee table, wipe the bottom and surrounding with a damp cloth, and pay special attention to the corners and gaps. For stubborn stains, you can wipe with a small amount of alcohol, which can not only remove stains, but also play a disinfecting role.

Air conditioning filters and air outlets

When the air conditioner is in use, the filter and air outlet will absorb a lot of dust and bacteria. If they are not cleaned in time, the air with dust and bacteria will be blown out, affecting the indoor air quality. When cleaning the air conditioner, you can first remove the air conditioner filter, rinse it with clean water, and then put it in a cool place to dry. For the air outlet of the air conditioner, you can wipe it with a damp cloth to remove dust and stains.

3. Bedroom

Mattress base and surrounds

Mattresses are essential for sleeping every day. Dust and mites are easily accumulated at the bottom and around the mattress. When cleaning the mattress, you can first remove the items on the bed and use the soft brush head of the vacuum cleaner to gently suck away the dust on the surface and around the mattress. For the bottom of the mattress, you can turn the mattress over, wipe it clean with a damp cloth, and then put it in a ventilated place to dry.

Wardrobe interiors and corners

The corners inside the wardrobe are prone to accumulation of debris and dust. If not cleaned in time, bacteria and insects may breed. When cleaning the wardrobe, take out all the clothes in the wardrobe and wipe the inner walls and partitions of the wardrobe with a damp cloth, paying special attention to the corners and gaps. For stubborn stains, you can wipe them with a small amount of alcohol, which can not only remove the stains but also play a disinfecting role.

Curtains and Screens

Curtains and window screens will absorb a lot of dust and bacteria during use. If they are not cleaned in time, it will affect the indoor air quality. When cleaning curtains, you can choose the appropriate cleaning method according to the material of the curtains. For cotton and linen curtains, you can soak them in clean water, add an appropriate amount of laundry detergent, gently scrub them with your hands, then rinse them with clean water and dry them in a cool place. For window screens, you can use a soft brush to gently scrub the surface to remove dust and stains.

2. Health Tips

1. Selection of cleaning supplies

During the cleaning process, try to choose environmentally friendly and non-irritating cleaning products. For example, you can use white vinegar instead of glass cleaner, baking soda instead of scouring powder, and alcohol instead of disinfectant. These natural cleaning products not only have good cleaning effects, but also have no harm to the human body and the environment.

2. Ventilation

When cleaning, keep the room well ventilated. Open the windows to let fresh air in and exhaust dust and harmful gases outside. After cleaning, keep the room ventilated for a while to make the air fresh and reduce the growth of bacteria and viruses.

3. Personal protection

When cleaning, pay attention to personal protection. Wear a mask and gloves to avoid inhaling dust and contact with harmful substances. After cleaning, wash your hands and face in time to maintain personal hygiene.

4. Regular cleaning

Cleaning is not a one-time thing. You need to develop a good habit of regular cleaning. Do a small cleaning once a week and a big cleaning once a month to clean up the dust and debris in your home in time, keep the indoor environment clean and tidy, reduce the breeding of bacteria and viruses, and protect the health of your family.

In short, cleaning before the Spring Festival is an important task. It can not only get rid of the old and welcome the new year, but also improve the indoor environment and protect the health of the family. I hope that when cleaning, you will not miss these easily neglected corners, clean according to the correct method, and pay attention to health tips to welcome the New Year cleanly and healthily.