Tips And Tricks For A Cleaner And Fresher Bedroom
A disorganized and cluttered bedroom can be a surefire way to disrupt a peaceful night’s sleep. Offering valuable insights into practical bedroom cleaning tips are Sarah McAllister, the viral Instagram sensation behind the Calgary-based cleaning business Go Clean Co., along with Shaneka Shaw Taylor, Patience Omokhodion, and Alecia Burgess, founders of a now-closed professional housekeeping and concierge company in Toronto. Their collective expertise aims to guide individuals in achieving sparkling surfaces, promoting sweet dreams, and ensuring refreshed mornings.
Starting with the closet, the experts recommend placing dryer sheets in drawers and closet shelves to maintain a fresh scent for clothing. Embracing a strategy akin to Oprah’s generosity, they emphasize the widespread use of dryer sheets to enhance freshness.
When it comes to hardwood floors, the trio of Shaw Taylor, Omokhodion, and Burgess suggest regular sweeping or vacuuming using a soft-bristled attachment to avoid scratching the finish. For a deeper clean, they endorse Swish Clean & Green, a gentle yet effective floor cleaner that provides shine without leaving surfaces slippery.
In the laundry department, the advice is to have dedicated laundry baskets in each bedroom—one for brights and one for darks—to prevent clothes from ending on the floor.
Addressing the issue of styling-product buildup on hair tools, the experts recommend using rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad to clean curling irons and hair straighteners, ensuring tools are unplugged and cool before the cleaning process.
Vent maintenance involves unscrewing covers and running them through the dishwasher, coupled with a thorough vacuuming of the inside to remove pet hair, dirt, and dust that can circulate back into the room.
For ceiling fans, McAllister suggests sliding an old pillowcase over each blade to catch dust. When it comes to blinds, a vacuum with a horsehair brush attachment is recommended to remove dust and dirt effectively.
Mattress care involves sprinkling baking soda to deodorize and then vacuuming thoroughly, leaving the mattress refreshed. For bloodstains, a mixture of baking soda, peroxide, and original blue Dawn dish soap proves effective in McAllister’s experience.
Pillows can be sanitized using the high-heat setting on a dryer to eliminate germs. For upholstery stains on headboards, dish soap is recommended as a strong degreaser, applied gently with a damp cloth.
Maintaining pristine bedding involves washing sheets weekly, while duvets, even those filled with down, can be laundered every six months with a careful review of labels to determine specific cleaning requirements.
Finally, to combat dust bunnies behind furniture, the experts advise moving items away from the wall and vacuuming thoroughly. These comprehensive tips make a clean and inviting bedroom the foundation for restful nights and rejuvenating mornings.