7 Ways To Keep Clean When Everyone's Sitting At Home

Introduction
Now the hygiene in the apartment should be monitored more carefully than ever. Especially if the family has children, allergy sufferers and people of age, and at home and live pets. But you can once again warm up and not grow to the sofa!
Last Updated
June 05, 2020

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Use natural remedies


Cleaning products need to be picky, even if you don't have allergies or hypersensitive skin. Chemicals in detergents can be dangerous to the health of all. Try not to use the products that contain these compounds

Polyphosphates. They can disrupt the barrier functions of the skin, cause allergies and respiratory damage. Pollute the environment by getting into nature with sewage. Chlorine. Very volatile and toxic, accumulates in the tissues of the body and can cause various health disorders. Ammonia. It can cause mucous burns and respiratory problems. Often found in window washing products. Nitrobenzinol. It happens to be an active component of the floor polishing tools. Contact with it can lead to headaches and oxygen starvation. Formaldehyde. It is found in air fresheners and dishwashing products. Carcinogen. PAV (surface-active substances) in concentrations above 5%. These are different detergent components. They can accumulate in the body, so the higher the content of PAV - the higher the risk. Try to take those funds where the concentration of PAV is 2-5%. Artificial flavors. Can irritate the airways and cause headaches, especially in allergy sufferers. It is better to buy detergents without perfume.

To avoid bringing home dangerous cleaners, try to take organic products or household chemicals marked "for children." In addition, do not forget about traditional means: for example, vinegar is good at displaying stains, soda copes with the scum, essential oils flavor the air. Use good brushes and rags from microfiber, which launder everything with little or no use of household chemicals.


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Vacuum furniture


Dust isn't just about what you see on the surface of shelves and tables. The dust is instilled in upholstery furniture and textiles and stand in an invisible cloud every time you sit down on the sofa. This can cause respiratory irritation, cough, asthma or allergies. To breathe clean air, regularly vacuum chairs, sofas, chairs with soft upholstery. Do not forget to clean the mattress every few months. In the period when all the household all day in the apartment, it is better to vacuum on soft furniture once a week. Especially if you have furry pets who love to lie down with you on the couch.

 


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Change bed linen more often


Bed linen should be washed at least once every 10 days. If you sweat in your sleep , it is more often, about once a week, because the humid environment contributes to the growth of bacteria. Now there will be even more unpleasant, but truthful information. At night, our body passes


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Wash the bathroom thoroughly


The bathroom is a place with high humidity. In such an environment, fungus and mold multiply rapidly, which can be dangerous for allergy sufferers and people with weak immunity. Pay special attention to the seams at the joints between the tiles: mold often accumulates in them. Try to maintain relatively low humidity: this will help the fan and regular airing. By the way, the ventilation grid also needs to be washed regularly - if it is clogged with dust or mold, harmful particles will go into the air. Immediately wipe the puddles of water that remain after bathing, wash the bath or shower. To keep the toilet clean, have a separate sponge that is not used anywhere else.

 


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Wash your fridge and kitchen shelves regularly


Even if you are attentive to the issue of food storage, from time to time it happens to forget in a box of fruit rotten apple or not to notice how spoiled open cottage cheese. Bacteria, mold, fungi - frequent inhabitants of any places where food is stored. They can cause food poisoning, indigestion or an allergic reaction. To avoid this, well wash the refrigerator once a week: it will be enough just to wipe and sanitize its shelves, drawers and walls. Do not forget about kitchen cabinets: bread and cookies can also be covered with mold, and in old cereals like to start bugs. At a time when all hospitals are clogged with people, it is better not to take risks and with special attention to monitor the hygiene of food.


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Air the apartment


When all family members spend most of their time at home, it is especially important to ventilate the rooms frequently. The fact is that if a lot of people breathe in a confined space, the level of CO2 increases in the air. It's getting in the way.


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Wet cleaning more often


A powerful vacuum cleaner will help to get rid of dust, but the final chord of purity is always left behind a wet cleaning - washing floors and other surfaces. This procedure will eliminate dust residues and balance dry air. After washing the floors in the apartment will be easier to breathe. It is also the only way to get rid of all the contaminants and germs under foot. This is especially important if you have a cat, dog or other long-haired pet that goes outside. The main thing - use non-aggressive detergents, so that your pet does not become ill, if he licks the freshly washed floor.

 

Pure liquid is fed to rotating rollers, and the used liquid is collected in a separate tank. You don't have to touch a dirty mop or squeeze a rag.

And do not forget about the windows: if you do not want to tinker in the water in principle, you can choose a rechargeable windshield wiper. He quickly washes windows and mirrors without divorce, and most importantly - without much effort on your part.


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