12 Hidden Spots in Your Home You’re Forgetting to Clean

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When it comes to cleaning your home, it’s easy to forget those hidden spots where dust bunnies and their unwelcome companions may be hiding. These spots may seem clean when you look at them or you may not remember that they even exist. That is why I am writing this article.

Let’s go for a “literary walk” around your house, and uncover twelve commonly overlooked cleaning hotspots that could benefit from a little love.

Underneath Large Furniture

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Have you ever moved your couch or your bed and been surprised by what you find underneath? There’s dust, pet hair, and even long lost items lurking beneath your furniture. Sweep or vacuum under these larger pieces every few months and make it a habit. It will help keep your house cleaner, and you might find that missing remote or snack from last week’s binge watching session.

Ceiling Lights and Fan

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Have you ever stopped and looked at your light fixtures or ceiling fan? They gather dust faster than you can say spring cleaning. Take a microfiber cloth or duster and wipe it clean. If you start cleaning up high, you’ll be surprised how much brighter your rooms can be. And, it’s a good means for preventing those pesky cobwebs you’ve been avoiding.

Behind Appliances

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Your refrigerator and stove aren’t just culinary powerhouses, they can also be dust and debris magnets. Pull these appliances away from the wall and take the time to clean well behind and underneath them. You may see crumbs, spills or a few mystery items that have drifted away from the kitchen chaos.

Baseboards and Molding

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Many times, the unsung heroes of a clean home are baseboards. They will frame your walls beautifully but they will also gather dust and dirt over time. In your home, a quick wipe down with a damp cloth can make a huge difference in your home’s appearance. You’ll be surprised at how fresh and tidy your space can look when given some love to these often overlooked areas.

Door Handles and Light Switches

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Consider how often through the day you touch door handles and light switches without a second thought. According to Healthline, the result is hotspots for germs and grime. During cold and flu season, keeping your home healthier and giving yourself peace of mind is as easy as wiping down the items with a disinfectant wipe or a cloth and cleaning solution.

Underneath Bathroom Sinks

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It’s a not high-traffic area, but how often do you take a look under the bathroom sink? It can accumulate dust, forgotten old products, and other things. Clear a spot to make a nice looking setting and spend a moment or two to wipe it down and declutter the small loose objects lying around.

Inside the Microwave

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Microwaves can really be a real culprit for messy cooking disasters. These are easy to spill and are often not noticed until it becomes a baked mess. A solution of water and vinegar can make cleaning stuck on grime easier as well. Not only will your microwave look better, it will also smell fresher. No one wants to reheat leftovers in a messy microwave.

Window Blinds

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If you have window blinds, you know they are dust and allergen traps like nobody’s business. You can then just use a microfiber cloth or duster to wipe down each slat to clean them. If you have fabric blinds, a brush attachment on a vacuum is wonderful. Clean blinds will allow the house to let in more light and will make the house feel more welcoming.

Inside Your Oven

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Cooking spills and splatters can make ovens grimy, and they’re often out of sight, out of mind when it comes to cleaning. According to Maytag, it is generally recommended that you clean your oven every couple of months (or when you start to see build up). A safe oven cleaner will do the trick, and don’t forget to clean the oven racks as well. It’s a win win, too, because a clean oven will also help enhance the flavors of your cooking!

Behind the Toilet

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Yes, we all know the toilet gets a lot of attention when cleaning, but how many of you scrub behind it? This can be a dust and dirt magnet that is all too often forgotten in routine cleaning. Push the toilet brush to the side and go in there with a good disinfectant. Cleaning the bathroom can be one of those less than glamorous cleaning tasks, but your bathroom will thank you for it.

Closets and Storage Spaces

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As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind, and this applies to closets and storage areas. When it comes to these spaces, take the time to declutter, dust the shelves, wipe down any surfaces. Who knows, maybe you will discover things you forgot you had or that you need to get rid of.

The Top of the Refrigerator

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You may not know it but the top of your refrigerator is the perfect place for dust and grease to build up. Make sure it isn’t a dumping ground. Climb up (safely) and wipe it down. This small effort can help keep your kitchen spick and span and you may even discover some extra space for those flour canisters or cooking oils.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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