Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, your house can look scary sometimes if you don’t maintain it. But people are so used to simply cleaning the dirt they see and don’t realise that there are places where dirt and bacteria are hiding.
When last have you moved your fridge or looked under your bed? There may be scary dust mites lurking under them as well as creepy germs and viruses. To assist you, we’ve listed the top scariest places you need to clean.
1. Under the Bed
When vacuuming your carpets or mopping your floors you sometimes don’t realise the importance of looking underneath your furniture. When you look under your bed you may find more than just an old pair of socks that’s been missing for months.
You’ll find debris, sometimes food, and a thick layer of dust. Shift your bed so you can vacuum the dirt. Then fill a 500ml Zoflora spray bottle with water and add two caps of your favourite Zoflora concentrate, shake the bottle well and spray the area.
The Zoflora will kill all the germs and bacteria living under your bed. Zoflora has proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and harmful viruses including COVID-19.
2. The Top of the Curtain Rails
During winter your house can get extremely dusty because there’s no rain to settle the dust. There will be thick layers of dirt on surfaces that you don’t clean regularly such as the top of your curtain rails.
For easy cleaning, we recommend getting a pack of Zoflora wipes to remove thick layers of dirt on your curtain rails. Similar to Zoflora concentrate, the wipes also come in various fragrances. So when you use the wipes on any surface, they’ll leave a wonderful scent behind.
3. Behind the Stove
Do you have a stove that’s not built-in? You’ll be horrified when you shift your appliance because you’ll most likely find a thick layer of grease, old food, and grime when you shift the stove. No Halloween horror movie can prepare you for the grossness of cleaning underneath a stove.
If you’re faced with a situation such as this, then follow these steps:
- Pour cold water into a bucket
- Add two caps of Zoflora concentrate
- Take a cup to scoop up the solution
- Pour the solution over the affected areas
- Leave the Zoflora to work its magic for at least ten minutes
- Then take a mop to wipe up the dirt and water
- Repeat the process until the area is clean
We recommend cleaning under your stove once a month to prevent dirt and grime build-up. It will be easier to remove dirt when you clean under your stove regularly.
4. Cupboard Under the Sink
Most homes and apartments have a cupboard under the kitchen sink. But this area can get dirty especially because you don’t use it for dishes. Typically, homeowners store their cleaning aids under the sink. But this storage space can get dirty and harbour spiders if you don’t clean it regularly. Spiders may make an awesome Halloween decoration but not all year round.
Start by removing all the items from the cupboard. Then use your trusty Zoflora spray on the shelves and base of the cupboard. Use a clean cloth to wipe away dirt and debris. You can also use Zoflora wipes to disinfect all your items before placing them back into the cupboard.
5. Under the Fridge
You may not move your fridge as often because it’s heavy and you may be afraid that items will fall around inside the fridge. But there may be bacteria and harmful viruses living underneath your appliance.
To be safe, you can remove all items from your fridge before you move it. This will also give you the opportunity to clean inside your fridge after cleaning under it. Then fill a bucket with cold water, add two caps of Zoflora, dip your mop into the solution and use it to clean the area.
6. Behind the Toilet
Whenever people do tests on how dirty an item may be, they always compare it to toilet bowls. While the inside of your toilet can harbour thousands of bacteria, behind your toilet may be even worse. This is because not many people clean behind their toilets.
It’s important to disinfect your toilet regularly but it’s just as important to clean around your toilet. You can either mop the area with a solution of water and Zoflora concentrate in a bucket. Or spray the area and use a cloth to clean pipes and the base of your toilet.
Final Thoughts
Halloween may be creepy but your house doesn’t have to be. Use the tips in this article to keep your home germ and bacteria-free. Choose your favourite Zoflora fragrance and wipes to make the cleaning process quick and easy!