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A clean home leaves fewer places for germs and bacteria to hide. Plus, dust
and allergens build up in carpeting, bedding and upholstery over time,
contributing to worsened allergies and asthma. In short, the health benefits of
a clean home are obvious. If you want to keep yourself and your family
healthy, cleaning on a regular basis is a must. Don’t just vacuum and dust,
either. Think about decluttering your surfaces. The more items you have, the
harder it is to dust and sanitize. A streamlined aesthetic makes it easier to
keep everything truly clean, helping your health. If you’re ready to get started,
here are the nine germiest areas in your home to tackle ASAP.
VII.
House Cleaning Checklist
Raise your hand if you find keeping your home clean totally daunting. Or if
you stumble upon dust, rust, or dirt in spots you totally forget about too often
for comfort. We get it. Which is why we created this super handy checklist
with the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab to help you stay on top of
how often you should bust out your cleaners and get to work — but there are
a few exceptions to keep in mind.
First of all, the obvious: If something looks dirty, don't wait — add it to your
immediate to-do list. Secondly, when it comes to sanitation, our guidelines
represent the bare minimum so you can ramp up those tasks as needed. And
finally, don't forget about laundry, for which we created separate guidelines to
follow.