13 Often Missed Spots That Need Cleaning

I am a die-hard natural cleaning mama. With four boys, a Boxer, and a Shepherd Lab mix, both of whom think they are one of the children, I have lots of dirt and grime to clean up. Several years ago it occurred to me that although I was cleaning the main surfaces I was overlooking some equally dirty ones. It wasn’t until the umpteenth time that I grabbed a hold of something and realized how dirty it was that I got a clue. I’ll share some of those spots with you.

First, you need a great cleaning All-Purpose Spray. I have my own recipe made from natural, safe, non-toxic ingredients but you can use whatever you are comfortable with.

So what are the spots we shouldn’t overlook? Here they are:

1. Clean your walls.
2. Clean and disinfect light switches, door knobs, remotes, and phones.
3. Clean small appliances.
4. Clean behind and under large appliances. Don’t forget to clean behind handles and the air vents.
5. Clean stepping stools.
6. Clean cabinet doors and knobs. Clean the space above cabinets.
7. Clean range hood. And the greasy grill that covers the fan too.
8. Clean ceiling fan blades.
9. Clean and disinfect trash cans.
10. Clean tracks and rails of sliding doors.
11. Clean off curtains by tossing into the dryer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
12. Clean and disinfect toilet brushes and plungers. Clean well with a disinfectant like hydrogen peroxide then leave outdoors in the sun to dry.
13. Clean your dryer vent. No I don’t mean just pull the lint out. Wash it with soapy water. If you use a fabric softener then chances are your dryer vent is getting clogged. Try running water through it. Now wash it with soap and water. Run water through it again. Notice a difference?

It is so easy to overlook certain things when speed cleaning but if you add just one of these a day to your chores then you can get them all done twice a month! Right What are some spots that you can add to the list? I know I’ve forgotten a few.

And yes, you did read the first sentence of this post correctly. We finally have another girl in the family. A four-month-old Shepherd Boxer Lab mix named Shylah. I have no idea what has gotten into me lately.