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� Before starting the process , create a kit with multi-purpose cleaner , sponges , brushes , microfiber cleaning products , etc .
Keep this kit on hand to clean countertops , floors , appliances , oven , sink , and other surfaces / fixtures in your home .
Arrange a vacuum cleaner with HEPA-filters to collect dust , dirt and debris from household surfaces without hassle .
� To smoothen the process of vacuuming , keep different attachments handy . �
Additionally , get a steam cleaner to sanitise grimy and mouldy areas effectively and efficiently .
Cleaning is important as it gets rid of grime , stains , spots and other pollutants that attract germs .

4 . Disinfect

Once the surfaces , fixtures and objects in the house are clean , you must disinfect them for effective house cleaning . Without removing physical contaminants on areas before disinfecting is useless because the pollutants shield the germs .
Thus , when you disinfect without cleaning , neither does the area becomes sanitary nor germ-free . Even professional end of lease cleaners in Melbourne follow the correct order of cleaning first , then disinfecting to get the best results .
After applying a disinfectant on a surface , make sure it remains on it for 5-10 minutes . If it dries during this time , reapply to kill bacteria , viruses and other illnesscausing pathogens . Doing this is especially important when using disinfecting solution containing alcohol because it evaporates quickly . Also , make sure the alcohol based disinfectant has at least 60 % or above alcohol to be effective .

5 . Vacuum Carpets , Upholstery , Curtains etc .

These surfaces trap pollutants and bacteria , making it necessary to sanitise them regularly . Use a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters to thoroughly clean carpets , upholstery , curtains , area rugs , mattresses , pillow and cushions .