Ever wondered how often should you clean and scrub the bathtub, clean inside the fridge or wipe out the microwave? Scientists are wondering too.
A recent article by Sophie Miura, published by Domaine (TNS), cites scientific research that suggests we should probably do it more often than we think.
Cleaning the toilet more often than the tub? Then, Consider this: the typical bathtub harbors more skin-infection bacteria than a garbage can. How often should you clean it? Like the toilet, it should be cleaned at least once a week.
The salad drawers in your fridge can contain 750 times the safe level of bacteria. So, how often should you clean it? Well, we recommend to clean them out monthly. Furthermore, platters in the microwave are ripe for bacterial growth as well. The article recommends wiping down the microwave once a week and doing a deeper clean monthly.
Kitchen countertops are dirtiest around the sink. How often should you clean it? Wipe the surface every day. Change sponges and washcloths weekly.
And if you are reading this while eating at your desk, know that one study found “keyboards harbor five times the bacteria found on a toilet seat” and “10% of people never clean them.” The article recommends a disinfectant spray once a week for the keyboard and mouse. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to get between the keys.
Consider having your home professionally cleaned periodically. A professional cleaning service such as Clean and Simple can offer you peace of mind as well as free up your time. You can book one-time cleanings with us or we can quote you a flat rate for regular service weekly, biweekly or every 3 weeks.
So put down that dirty sponge and call or email us to make an appointment for your free in-home estimate.
“Buyer Beware” – Not All House cleaners Will Save You Money
While it’s true that having someone else take over your cleaning tasks will save you time and money overall, you’ll want to be sure the house cleaning company you hire is actually going to save you money and not end up costing you more. What does that mean?
Well, in today’s social media culture, anyone can make a post stating that they are a housecleaner and start taking clients. This person could be fantastic— a knowledgeable cleaner with good ethics who just happens to not have insurance or licensing— or they could be an opportunist looking for easy access to your trust and your valuables. They could be a careful and consistent cleaner, or they could be accident-prone and sloppy.
If you’ve hired a cleaner without proper licensing, training, or insurance, any mishaps resulting in an injured worker, broken belongings, or missing items will be your responsibility. You’ll be responsible for providing medical care, repairing, or replacing belongings by filing a claim under your own homeowners’ insurance policy, where you will pay your full deductible.
If accidents do occur, a properly licensed and insured cleaning company will assume all responsibility and cover any damages caused by their employees. They’ll also provide worker’s compensation for any injuries that an employee may suffer while on the job.
Hiring a trustworthy, licensed and insured house cleaning company with great reviews that performs background checks and provides training for all of their cleaning technicians may be slightly more expensive than hiring Regina Random from Facebook, but in the long run, it is a money-saving choice. Training, trustworthy technicians with clear background checks offer you something truly valuable: Peace of mind. An insured and bonded company doing work in your house while you are away can save you thousands upon thousands of dollars.
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