With our busy lives and hectic schedules, it can be easy to let cleaning chores pile up over time, and often, we fail to notice that our homes are in desperate need of a really deep clean.
If you’ve been busy with everything other than cleaning, and simply haven’t had time or the energy to keep on top of the housework, your home may well be in need of a deep cleaning. Because we all have different concepts of what truly clean may mean, however, you might need a little help knowing whether your home is just a bit grubby, or whether it needs a deeper clean that will protect you and other members of the household from germs and allergy triggers.
Here are 5 signs that your home is yearning for a deep clean:
- You’re sneezing and coughing more than usual
If you oranyone in your household begins to experience allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing or watering eyes, this couldmean that there’s a lot of dust accumulating around the house, that may contain bacteria and germs.
- Mold has started to form
Mildew in bathrooms is pretty common as a result of the dampness, but if you’re starting to notice that mold is building up and becoming unsightly, you’ll definitely need to tackle it with a deep clean. If you notice mold in any other rooms, this could indicate a bigger problem that will need a more comprehensive clean‐up.
- Unpleasant smells
An unpleasant smell that can’t be attributed to an overflowing trash can, out of date food in the refrigerator or a pet in need of a bath, may mean that your home needs to be cleaned and freshened up from top to bottom. Identifying the source of the smell may not be easy, but if you clean every area of your home, you should be able to eliminate it successfully.
- Stains on floors
Some stains persist even after regular mopping or vacuuming, and some may not even be visible to the naked eye at first, becoming sticky or greasy over time and gradually more visible. If you’ve noticed a stain that is stubborn and won’t lift with regular cleaning methods, you might need to hire professional stain cleaning equipment, or a professional cleaning company.
- Pests have begun to appear
If you’ve spotted pests such as flies, cockroaches, or even rodents appearing in different areas of your home, then you should take this as a clear warning sign that your home needs a truly deep clean. With a problem like pests, you might need to hire pest control, or simply hire a cleaning agency to spruce your home up and get it hygienically clean from top to bottom.
Most homes will require a deep clean at some stage, and if yours is beginning to smell or attract pests, then it’s best to tackle the problem now and not wait until spring.
