Winter House Cleaning Hacks

Deep Cleaning The Kitchen 

We wipe our kitchen counters now and then, but what about drawers and cabinets? Winters are the perfect season to take everything out of your cabinets and clean them properly. Take out some extra time to reduce unwanted cutlery or clutter that is occupying space in the kitchen. Another deep clean is de-griming hood vents and backsplashes. It’s essential to do this as you don’t open the windows in the winter, so cleaning these items could reduce strong cooking smells. 

Also, make sure you give enough attention to your pantry. Take out some time to replace expired products and identify damaged or leaked packets. Throwing out old items will help clear out space for more commonly used items. 

Don’t Forget The Chimney. 

Regularly cleaning your chimney is a way of preventing any fire hazards and keeping the air in your home clean and healthy to breathe. You can always call the professional team to clean your chimneys, but you can also do it yourself. Just pick the proper tools and cover everything in your room with a drop cloth as the dirt and debris can ruin expensive textiles and furniture. 

Flush Out Sink Drains

Blocked or clogged pipes can become a headache in winters. Improperly working pipes can freeze and burst at any moment, causing you unwanted expenditure. To prevent this, you can try an affordable solution. Use white vinegar and soda to flush out your drains. If you want that odor to go, you can squeeze a lemon and mix it with the mixture. After this, use hot water to flush down as it kills all the germs and bacteria. 

Degrease The Oven

During the winter months, your oven sees a lot of action. From baking to preparing comfort foods for cold days, it may become quite a mess. Cleaning your oven is essential to avoid smoke, fire, and food stains and odor. Make a homemade non-toxic mixture to clean the stains and burnt food out of your oven. However, you can use the self-clean function where the oven produces excessive heat to burn the food, which sometimes produces excessive smoke. 

Wash And Disinfect Garbage Cans And Wastebaskets

Take your garbage cans and wastebaskets outside, throw everything out and spray with a disinfectant. You can mix hydrogen peroxide or vinegar with water and pour it into the garbage cans; it is more eco-friendly. Remember, don’t mix hydrogen peroxide with vinegar as the results are harmful. After an hour, clean them with a garden hose to eliminate any residue. 

Our Final Thoughts

With the weather getting cold outside, make sure your home is clean and cozy to keep you comfortable and healthy indoors. One of the best ways to start the deep cleaning process is to start small. It would be best if you didn’t take up everything at once and get overwhelmed with it. Start with drawers, cabinets, fridge, furniture, etc. Think about what you can break up in small batches to clean. Divide the whole house into batches and start cleaning them one by one until you have done your job.