Cleaning tools are crucial to maintaining household hygiene and keeping everyone healthy. However, a common misconception is that these tools are self-cleaning because they come in contact with cleaners and disinfectants.
It is folly to think cleaning tools don’t need sanitising as dirty supplies become hot spots for bacteria, viruses, mould and other illness-causing germs. Without routine cleaning and sanitation, your cleaning tools spread germs around, which is counterproductive.
Therefore,
if you are doing regular house cleaning or plan to perform a DIY bond cleaning Sunshine Coast, you must have clean supplies. Don’t know how to keep your cleaning tools sanitary and germ-free? Here is your complete guide. Have a look.
Clean Your Vacuum Cleaner
Take out the dust bag or canister and give it a good rinse with soap and water. Knock the filters against a hard surface to bust the dust, then rinse the filter with a watering hose. If the filter is damaged or heavily soiled, replace it, especially if
mould develops. Wipe the exterior of the vacuum cleaner with a microfibre cloth and wash the small attachments with soap and water.
Let all vacuum cleaner components dry before attaching them back inside the machine. Clean your vacuum cleaner every month to keep it functioning optimally. Also, do it before you use the equipment for end of lease cleaning in Sunshine Coast.
Wash the Mops
Clean mops make you
excited to sanitise your home. Thus, if you have cotton and microfibre mops, see if they have a detachable head. If yes, remove the fabrics from the mop and toss them in the washing machine. Use a mild detergent and a fabric disinfectant. Run the wash cycle with hot water and ensure the mops are dry before placing them back on the mop head.
If the mops are non-detachable, fill the mop bucket with soap and water, dunk it multiple times in the solution, and then rinse it with clean water until it is clear. Next, dunk the mop in a disinfecting solution of one part bleach and one part water, then wring it well before air drying.
Clean Brushes & Sponges
Wash cleaning brushes and sponges with hot water after each use and with soap and water every week. Also, to kill germs on these tools, submerge them in a disinfecting solution of one part bleach and 10 parts water for 10 minutes. If you don’t want to use bleach due to
volatile organic compounds, go green by mixing hydrogen peroxide and water in equal parts and disinfect the brushes and sponges.
Don’t keep sponges and brushes longer than 3 months because they can accumulate a large number of germs, and you cannot disinfect the tools adequately.
Wash Cleaning Cloths And Towels
You can wash cleaning cloths and towels the same way you do laundry. Use a mild detergent to remove dust, dirt, stains and grime. Additionally, put in fabric bleach to make the rags germ-free and ready for
house cleaning.
If your cleaning cloths and towels are greasy or heavily soiled, soap them in a soap and hot water solution for 10 before washing. You can also add a cup of baking soda to the solution for cleaner and odourless rags.
Wash & Sanitise Duster
You can wash household dusters made with feathers, microfibre cloth, synthetic fibres, or other materials with dishwashing soap. Clean a duster after every use by following the below steps.
Dust the tool outside your home
Wet it with soap and water, then massage it with your hands. You can also swirl the duster in soap water solution.
Wring the duster well, then wash with water.
Wring to remove excess water and hang it to air dry.
Cleaning Buckets, Spray Bottles & Other Containers
Your containers that hold cleaning and disinfecting solution need a good scrub, too, as they can become grimy and dirty. Dirty containers will introduce germs in whatever solution you use to
clean your house. Make sure to rinse the container with warm water after they are empty, and also give them a good scrub with dishwashing liquid.
Clean buckets, spray bottles, mugs and other containers before the end of lease cleaning in Sunshine Coast. If the containers are extremely dirty and grimy, soak them in the soap solution for 10 minutes before scrubbing. Once the containers are washed, spray them with disinfectant and leave them to air dry.
Wrapping Up
Maintaining household hygiene is necessary to avoid falling sick repeatedly. It is also necessary to have good indoor air quality and keep your house smelling good at all times. To have a neat and tidy home, your cleaning tools must be germ-free. Thus, use this guide to learn the best cleaning methods for sanitising common household cleaning tools.
