Floors under your furniture
One of the most overlooked areas in a home is under the furniture. If you have kids or pets that stash all sorts of toys and whatnot under the sofa or bed, then you’re probably cleaning the underneath area more often. But still no often enough to get rid of all the dust and grime in there.
“Dust and dirt love to hide under beds, sofas and other large pieces of furniture,” warns Mock. It’s not for no reason that so many people develop allergies. It’s because of the uncleaned dust lurking in the most hidden places.
According to cleaning specialists, the floor under large pieces of furniture, under the sofa or bed, should be cleaned with a dust mop at leas once a month. You can also try vacuuming those areas if the appliance fits in there. If necessary, don’t hesitate to move the furniture in order to have better access to the problematic areas.
Between oven and cabinets
There’s a space between the oven and the kitchen cabinets where all the crumbs, spills and God know what other gross things go. If there’s a nasty smell in your kitchen and you cannot identify the culprit, try checking that gap. You might be surprised by what you find there, including bugs.
How to clean that area? As recommended by Mock, fold a butter knife in a damp cloth and go over the crevasses to eliminate crumbs, dust and grime. Do this a few times until the area seems clean. Then remove the remaining grime with a cloth dampened in vinegar. After the area is free of any gunk, seal it either with rubber weatherstripping or a commercial sealing product.
