How To Clean Unseen And Hard To Reach Places In Your Home

“Out of sight is out of mind” doesn’t always work when cleaning our homes.

Narrow, hidden, and hard-to-reach corners can easily be forgotten or overlooked, while they continue to amass surprising amounts of dirt. Still, deep down in our hearts, we know that it would benefit everyone’s health to clean up these spots regularly.

This is a compilation of 10 smart, practical tips to help you tackle hard-to-reach areas in the home so you can get them clean in a flash!

Ceiling Fans and Light Fixtures

Light fixtures and ceiling fans are used virtually every day. We prefer to neglect their state of cleanliness since we don’t get to see them up close.

However, there is good news; ceiling fans are really not as hard to clean as they appear to be. The cleaning hack here is to tie a microfiber cloth to a mop stick or broom and use it to wipe and scrub the fan blades and fixtures gently. You may also use a duster with a handle. Another effective technique is to wrap a cloth or pillowcase you no longer use on the blades and gently pull it out.

With any technique you choose please ensure that the material is made of one that allows dust and debris to stick to it rather than spread around.

Blinds

Flimsy blind slats might seem like they’re a pain to clean, but they are dust magnets that need to be dealt with periodically.

Take a pair of kitchen tongs or a similarly formed item and wrap a damp microfiber cloth around them. Slide the tong over the slats and make sure all the dust is cleaned away.

Behind the Toilet

Toilet cleaning is one of the dirtiest jobs yet, particularly when you leave the dirt to accumulate for too long. It is hard to reach that area, and your mop can’t even fit into that space.

The solution: get some gloves on, get your knee pads, sponge, cleaning cloth and cleaning solution and get ready to deep clean. Spritz the cleaning fluid into the region and massage with the sponge. Rinse the place with a sponge dunked in warm water. Always wipe the area with a damp cloth and a disinfectant as part of your routine cleaning process. Use different cloths for cleaning other areas of the house.

Faucets

Your kitchen faucet is a vital, easy-to-use appliance for keeping your kitchen in running order, from washing dishes to providing drinking water. On the other hand, cleaning them may seem incredibly difficult, but a toothbrush and baking soda can be used. Wet the brush, dip it in baking soda and clean the entire faucet, paying extra attention to all the corners and ridges. Rinse with clean water, and your taps will be shiny as new.

Shower Heads

Just like you, your shower head needs to be washed regularly. With time, mineral deposits and other gunk will clog spray holes. To get rid of this junk, simply mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 1/3 cup baking soda. Pour the mixture in a transparent plastic bag, and tie it over the shower head. Allow the mixture to rest for 2-3 hours, and then rinse off. Dry up with towel sheets.

Sliding Door, Shower Door, and Window Tracks

These tracks generate an enormous amount of dirt and dust. While their narrow design makes cleaning them challenging, you can use a crevice tool, or buy an appropriate attachment to clean up this area. Set it up with your vacuum and remove as much dirt as possible. Then make one teaspoon of household ammonia and dishwasher liquid solution. Use a small brush to scrub and rinse the insides with water. Dry with paper towels afterward.

Keyboards

Dust, food, liquid, and other debris can get trapped under the keys on your keyboard, which will keep it from functioning correctly. It would be best if you kept those nooks and crannies between free from dirt. Flip the keys over to dislodge several crumbs and debris. Rub a sticky note or adhesive paper over the keys, between the gaps. They will pick up dirt, dust, and any other bits.

Cabinet Tops

If the cabinets are mounted on the walls, you may not often see their tops. However, these places collect a considerable amount of dust without cleaning. Use a disposable duster on an extendable handle to periodically clean down the heads of the cabinet.

This area can also be tackled with a cleaning cloth, a cleaning solution, and a stool to support your reach to the top of the cabinet.

Air Vents

One of the easiest ways to ensure that the air in your house stays clean is to clean your vents. The air ducts in your home produce millions of grains of dust, fur, dirt, cobwebs, pollen, and other allergens. Cleaning the air vents would also save you money on heating and air-conditioning.

To clean air vents: vacuum the pipes to avoid any loose debris or dust. Attach a wet microfiber cloth with a butter knife and then use it to clean through the vents. Add this to your cleaning routine for some impressive results.

Car Crevices 

A car has many nooks and crannies that are barely cleanable.

For dust and dirt, which cling stubbornly to your vents or other hard-to-clean areas, get some cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol. Use them to clean gunk and dirt gently from any corner inside the vehicle.

For other areas, use a vacuum and remember to clean those areas every time you wash your car. The maintenance of your car is essential for upholding its value.