It may be safe to say we can begin by going into those deep, dark, dank places we hate cleaning the most. But go we must! Just be careful, you may wander into some pretty horrible things that may get in the way of you and a home that is actually clean. The scene of the crime---the kitchen and bathroom. The enemy---bacteria, germs, soap scum, mold, mildew and the like. But don't get discouraged. Put on those gloves and ball up your fist. I'll be there with you every step of the way.
Where to begin
The kitchen is where you will find germs and bacteria. So be sure to clean all surfaces including the refrigerator, dishwasher, kitchen counters, dish racks, and cutting boards with a solution that kills germs and bacteria. An all-purpose cleaner that is made from natural ingredients is a good investment. Don't use this solution in your dish water, it may contain harsh chemicals that might make you sick. Clean the light fixtures and walls after cooking. Avoid using wall paper. It's a magnet for grease.
While the solution is soaking, lets move on to the bathroom. Here you want to use a bathroom cleaner that gets rid of mold and mildew. The bathroom can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew because of its dark, wet nature. To help combat this problem, leave the windows open to let in sunshine and fresh air. Many stores sale shower curtains for around a buck or two that you can use in addition to your favorite shower curtain. You won't cry when its time to throw them away.
In the Middle of Things
While this solution is attacking the soapscum, germs, bacteria, mod and mildew in the bathroom, we can move on to a more enjoyable task. Let's pick up and sort the towels and clothing that have been lying around the floor and objects in the house and place them in the hamper. This is also a good time to dust the ceiling fans, windowsills, and blinds in the home. Apply furniture polish directly to sponge or clean white rag to polish wood surfaces. A clean sponge can be used to wipe down glass. Use a long handles duster to go along the top of the walls to prevent spider webs. Sweep the corners of the floor to remove any dust are food particles that may have accumulated. Also, check under the sofa cushions and behind the furniture. Children like to throw things in these spaces for some reason. It can help create roaches.
Heat Things Up
Wash comforters, sheets, comforters, blankets, pillows, and pillow cases in hot water to destroy bed bugs. (Spraying the mattresses and rooms with lysol can also help with this problem.) Have your clothing dry cleaned. Heat bobby pins, safety pins, combs and brushes over the stove to help prevent lice. Just make sure that these items are not too close to the fire. Wiping things up in the bathroom should be easy by now and kitchen should be simple now.
Cooling Things Down
Remove the containers from the refrigerator and put them in the tub to be cleaned. Set the temperature to 40 degrees fahrenheit to keep your food safe and fresh and your freezer to 0 degrees fahrenheit. Use storage containers to store items such as sugar, flour, and meal. Those made out of nonplastic materials such as glass, ceramic, stoneware, and aluminum are safest. These ingredients can spill onto the shelves and create roaches. Use old talc to help feshen your trash cans. Use a light weight vaccum cleaner to vaccum the floors.
