How to clean the bedroom effectively

We call them spring cleaning, although it should be done more than once a year, especially in the bedroom. In fact, it is in this room that mites and bacteria are most lurking.

How to clean the bedroom thoroughly and make it a healthy and bacteria-free environment?

How to clean the bedroom thoroughly

The bedroom is the most private space in the house and therefore the room where we are most exposed to germs lurking in the mattress and blankets.

Especially for allergy sufferers, it is very important to keep it clean and sanitized, but in the long run, mites and bacteria can be harmful even to those without allergies.

Two or three times a year the bedroom should be thoroughly cleaned. If we are well organized and know where to start, effectively cleaning the bedroom will not take too long.

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1. Sheets

The most frequently washed items in the room are sheets. It is a good idea to put them in the washing machine once a week or every ten days, washing them at 60 ° C. This temperature serves to destroy mites that can survive at lower temperatures.

The duvet should be washed less frequently as it is not in direct contact with our bodies, but it is good to throw it out in the air every now and then. The same goes for pillows.

2. Mattress

When we thoroughly clean the bedroom, one of the most important things to do is to ventilate the bed. In this way, we prevent the formation of humidity, which is the main ally of bacteria.

While the mattress is on the terrace to get some air, we take the opportunity to beat it with a carpet beater to remove dust.

3. Curtains

Washing the curtains is the most tedious part of the job, but it is a job that cannot be avoided because a lot of dust accumulates on the curtains.

First you need to remove it, then it should be washed in the washing machine at low temperature and without exceeding the detergent, so as not to damage it.

You should also have a drying rack designed to hang your items along their entire length so you can iron them with less hassle.

4. Bed

After removing the sheets and mattress, we proceed to the deep cleaning of the bed structure. If it is a wooden or iron bed, it is sufficient to wipe every corner with a microfiber cloth to remove dust.

For maximum hygiene, you can moisten the cloth at once with a solution of water and vinegar, which has extremely sterilizing properties.

If the bed is made of faux leather or artificial leather, you can use a sensitive product to clean the leather.

An effective remedy for removing blemishes and stubborn dirt from the skin, the cleanser is the same one used to remove makeup from the face.

5. Bedside tables and dressers

A few times a year it is good to clean the drawers and compartments where we store our clothes. In fact, dust and germs accumulate inside.

A good time to do a wardrobe change is now, as drawers are already being emptied to make room for the new season’s clothes. This way, you’ll kill two birds with one stone.

To clean nightstands, wipe the outside of the cabinet and the inside of the drawers with a microfiber cloth dampened with water and dish soap, making sure to dry immediately and leave it open for a minute to soak in. Humidify the entire air before putting away your clothes.

6. Wardrobe

The same goes for your wardrobe. It's good to clean it a few times a year to make it a more hygienic place.

First of all, all clothing should be removed. To clean the inside, you can wipe the surface with a normal microfiber cloth and sanitizing spray, which should then be rinsed thoroughly.

Leave the doors open until all the moisture inside has dried.

7. Notices

When we clean the bedroom thoroughly, we must first clean the upper part. For example, the top of the wardrobe and the chandelier. The latter should be thoroughly dusted periodically, because a lot of dust lurks on its surface.

8. Dresser of bed with storage

If our bed has a container, periodically everything in it should be removed and thoroughly cleaned with sanitizing spray.

In addition, the bottom of the container is divided into two doors that can be removed to pass the vacuum cleaner under the bed.

9. Ground

The bedroom is the room where we walk barefoot most often (and then transfer bacteria under the sheets). That's why it's so important to keep the floor clean and sanitized at all times. Ideally, mop it every three days.

How to clean a dusty room

Dust is enemy number 1 in the home, especially if you have dust mite allergies and have small children.

To clean a room full of dust, you have to start from the highest points because the dust falls to the bottom and you have to clean in the opposite direction, cleaning the place you have passed before.

A dust-catching cloth like the famous Swiffer to effectively remove dust.

For best results, boil a microfiber cloth in water for a few minutes, this way the cloth will disinfect the surface as well as trap dust. You will get the same result by spraying a solution of water and vinegar.

You can use a brush or toothbrush to reach the narrowest and most inaccessible corners.

Another very useful tool when dusting is canvas gloves, which are ideal for removing dust from fragile and delicate objects such as candlesticks, lamps, glass or porcelain ornaments. Since canvas gloves have a high electrostatic force, wipe the surface with a cloth.

Once you've cleaned all the surfaces, it's time to sweep.

What is your method for thoroughly cleaning your bedroom? And how often do you do it? Write in the comments.