No matter how hard we work, there is always room for improvement when it comes to our home. There’s something that can be repaired, cleaned, scrubbed or replaced and while it’s important to take care of things in a timely manner, you shouldn’t constantly go looking for flaws. It’s important to keep your home clean and healthy, especially if you’ve got children and there are simple ways to accomplish that, so let’s take a look.

Even if you don’t have a problem with allergies, being constantly exposed to allergens will weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to all kinds of health problems. That is why it’s vital to discover any allergens in your home and find a quick and effective ways to get rid of them. 

If you’ve got mold or mildew, invest in a dehumidifier. If people come to your home and have their dust allergies triggered, it’s time to check if you’ve got dust mites. If you do, vacuum and steam everything until you’re certain everything is clean and disinfected. Pets are a wonderful addition to the family, but pet dander can be a serious problem, so make sure you have it in check too. In short, do all in your power to make sure your house isn’t attacking your immune system in any way.

Though people aren’t fans of having to take their shoes off at the front door, this action is actually considered a ritual in certain countries like Japan. You can’t even imagine the dirt and bacteria you trail in when you walk around the house in your shoes, and you don’t want to find out by getting sick because of it. Another welcome perk of using exclusively slippers inside the house is that you won’t have to clean the floors as often thanks to no-shoes-inside policy.

Vents are incredibly useful because they help get rid of unpleasant smells faster and help the air circulate so that the humidity doesn’t linger in the house. Unfortunately, with all the good work they’re doing when it comes to keeping our homes cleaner, we forget that the vents need a good occasional cleanup from time to time too. If you don’t clean all the dirt and grime that’s gathered there, you will have bacteria and dust flying around the house instead of fresh air getting in. You can always employ cleaning services like Helpling SG to give you a hand with these house maintenance tasks that can get overwhelming because there are so many. While we’re on the subject, don’t forget to regularly vacuum and wash your AC filters, you want them to spread clean healthy air through your house, and not bacteria infested fog-like air.

Every member of your household is using the bathroom, of course, you need to disinfect it daily and clean all the accumulated dirt and bacteria. Clean your toilet bowl and seat religiously, as well as counters and shelves in your bathroom. When it comes to the sink and bathtub, you can do a deep cleaning once a week, but make sure to rinse it with hot water every day, to kill off the germs. Wipe off the fixtures daily and make sure to change hand towels frequently, because bacteria can blossom there too.

Keeping your home clean and healthy is a never-ending task, but it still has to be done. Embrace the work and make it a labor of love.