House cleaning may not be fun, but it is necessary. The unseen dirt and dust in your home could affect your indoor air quality, resulting in allergy symptoms and odors. In particular, there are some areas of the house that homeowners often forget to clean. Here are a few you may not even think about.

5 Areas You Probably Didn’t Cover During House Cleaning

1. Garbage Cans

This applies to indoor and outdoor containers. They hold waste inside of plastic bags, but some of the unpleasant smells linger even after you remove the garbage.

Rinsing these out with a hose occasionally reduces the odors, which makes your bins less likely to attract pests like insects, raccoons, and rodents.

2. Ceiling Fans

The blades of ceiling fans collect a lot of dust. This is particularly true if the air filters in your HVAC are clogged with debris or your home has a fireplace, which will send dust particles into the air.

Use a ladder to clean these at least once a month. You may also use a duster with a long handle to reach these areas. 

3. The Refrigerator

Oils and grease rise into the air when you cook in your kitchen. These combine with dust, forming a paste-like substance you may have cleaned from your countertops and stove. However, these particles will also end up on your fridge. You can clean the surface with a warm water and soap mixture.

4. Underneath Rugs

When you vacuum your rugs, you may forget to lift them and clean underneath. Dust and dirt particles could accumulate in these areas, especially along the edges. This could damage your hardwood flooring if you step over the debris repeatedly.

5. Pillows

Even if you use a pillow cover, the case is porous, which means small particles can pass through. This is especially true with the added weight of someone’s head. Pillows trap smells, dead skin cells, and other bacteria. Check the tag on yours for washing instructions.

House cleaning can be an arduous task, but someone has to do it. If your schedule prohibits you from cleaning the house to your liking, turn to the professionals at Maid Brigade of Frederick in Maryland. Their comprehensive cleaning services are designed to fit your needs. They will polish fine silver, reach high areas, clean windows, and perform other dirty work so you don’t have to. Visit their website to review their offerings, or call (301) 698-9204 to set up an appointment.