Are you staying on top of your housework? If you tidy up regularly, but your home still doesn’t feel clean, you might be overlooking important home cleaning tasks. Here are three things you should wash every week and why. 

Things That Need Weekly Washing

1. Towels 

Though you may be clean upon exiting the shower or bathtub, towels still collect soap residue and skin cells as you dry off, which can pave the way for bacterial growth. Bath linens that remain damp for too long can also grow mold and mildew, causing foul odors. Make washing towels weekly part of your home cleaning routine. Use water as hot as the fabric will allow, and consider adding a bleach-free laundry sanitizer to destroy microscopic pathogens. 

2. Doorknobs

Because they’re constantly touched by human hands, doorknobs can harbor bacteria easily. This makes them a common vehicle for the transmission of germs from one family member to another. Always wash doorknobs weekly with an antibacterial solution, especially during cold and flu season. It’s a simple home cleaning task that will keep your household healthier.

3. Light Switches

Light switches collect a lot of germs from frequent contact as well. Over time, they may become covered with unsightly grime that is difficult to remove. Keep switch plates gleaming by wiping them down weekly. Spot treat the surrounding wall as well, which may collect fingerprints from fumbling hands. 

It isn’t always easy to fit deep home cleaning into your schedule, which is why families throughout Lincoln, NE, turn to Hire A Maid for help. They work hard to customize cleaning routines for your needs and take customer satisfaction seriously, which is why they leave a survey to complete after each appointment. With more than 25 years worth of experience, they know how to get the job done well whether you receive service daily, weekly, or monthly. Reach out online, or call (402) 560-1904 to schedule your in-home consultation.