7 Little Spots You’re Not Cleaning…but Should Be

Considering that most of us at Apartment Therapy consider spring cleaning our favorite national holiday, this may come as a surprise: Even we have some spots in our homes that we regularly miss, overlook, or just plain ignore. But this is the year we break the cycle! We’re keeping these seven little trouble spots on our mind as we set off on spring deep clean—which, fortunately, are all laughably easy tasks.

You may not even notice it from day to day, but walls collect a ton of dust and grime. Target high-traffic areas with a wet sponge, and wipe down kitchen walls with water and a few drops of dish liquid. For backsplashes, a little baking soda added to the mix will help get rid of grease or stubborn stains.

It’s a well-known fact that TV remotes are among the dirtiest things in hotel rooms. We’re sorry to tell you it’s possibly the same case in your place as well. Often used but seldom cleaned, give yours a wipe with an antibacterial cloth.

Even if you have an air purifier at home, it won’t do much if your vents themselves are dusty. Unscrew air vents and give them a good hand wash to dramatically reduce dust and allergens.

How often do you mop under the sofa or behind your fridge? Probably not often enough, so now’s the time. A mop like the Libman Freedom Spray Mop gives you extra control and flexibility to reach tough spots with its 360-degree swivel head. Plus, it has a machine-washable head and doesn’t require any nonsense like batteries or disposable pads.

For something you touch so many times every day, when was the last time you cleaned yours? Give light switches a good wash with soapy water or an antibacterial wipe.

Often neglected, sills and tracks are a magnet for dirt, grime, and dead bugs. Vacuum window tracks and wipe down window sills with a used dryer sheet to not only clean but repel dust. While you’re at it, dust your blinds and throw the curtains in the wash.

Somewhat surprisingly, most pillows are machine washable. Even with a pillowcase and hypoallergenic protector, it’s worth giving pillows a good wash every now and then, seeing as you’re up close and personal with them for eight hours a night.

Ready for your deep clean? Get all the tools you need from Libman and get started!

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