Don't Miss These Important Spots When Deep Cleaning Your Home

Dirt and grime can slowly build in the crevices of our home over time which prompts us to do the dreaded 'deep clean'. Target these overlooked spots to make your home feel bright and clean again!

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The Dishwasher

This may not seem like the first place you would rush to clean. After all, it is a machine designed to clean, right? Your dishwasher is effective in cleaning your dirty dishes but over time, needs to be cleaned itself.

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Light Switches & Door Knobs

These are two surfaces that we touch consistently throughout the day. Bacteria and dirt transfers to these surfaces each time you touch them, making them major germ hoarders.

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Walls

Dirt buildup may not seem obvious on your walls however there is a good chance there is a light coating of dirt. Wipe your walls clean to instantly brighten your home.

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Window Blinds

Our blinds are a hotspot for dirt to accumulate. While time consuming and a bit tricky to clean, it is a more  obvious spot where dirt can build up.

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Couches

We spend a lot of time enjoying our comfy couches. While it's a great place to relax, over time, it can become quite dirty. Deep clean your couch and couch cushions. If possible, remove couch cushion covers and wash them for a good deep clean.

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Garbage Cans

There's nothing worse than a smelly garbage can. While you may not even notice, our garbage cans slowly harbor all of the smells we put into it. Give your home a breath of fresh air, literally, with a good deep clean for your garbage cans.

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Grout

The tiles in your home facing lots of moisture face the possibility of growing mold and mildew in the grout between the tiles. Not only is this uncleanly, but this can also be a dangerous health issue. Be sure to always check your grout for mold and mildew.

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Fixtures

Giving your faucets and drawer pulls throughout your home will give them the nice shine your home was missing! Fixtures are a small detail however they make all the difference.

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