Most of us think we keep a clean home. We hoover, we wipe the kitchen down, we scrub the bathroom. But there are spots in every Leeds home that quietly build up dirt, bacteria and grime. Most people do not even realise it.
Here are the top 5 things Leeds homeowners should be cleaning more often, and how often you actually need to do them.
1. Your Washing Machine
Your Washing Machine cleans your clothes, but who cleans the machine?
Over time, detergent, limescale and moisture build up inside the drum, the seal and the filter. This leads to that musty smell on clothes even after a fresh wash.
How often: Once a month. Run an empty hot cycle with a washing machine cleaner tablet. Wipe the rubber seal with a damp cloth after every few washes.
Leeds has hard water in many areas, which worsens limescale build-up. If your machine is more than a year old and has never been cleaned, it needs attention now. Hard water is common across West Yorkshire according to Yorkshire Water.
2. Behind and Underneath Your Kitchen Appliances
Pull out your fridge, your cooker, your microwave. Go on. We’ll wait.
The grease, crumbs and dust that collect behind kitchen appliances are one of the most common things domestic cleaners Leeds find when they first visit a new client’s home. It builds up slowly so you do not notice until it becomes a hygiene problem.
How often: Every 3 months minimum. Pull out large appliances, vacuum the floor and walls behind them, and wipe down.
3. Light Switches and Door Handles
Think about how many times a day you touch a light switch or door handle. Now think about when you last cleaned one.
These are some of the most touched surfaces in any home and some of the most forgotten. They carry bacteria, fingerprints and germs from every person who touches them.
How often: Once a week. A quick wipe with an antibacterial cloth takes less than 5 minutes for your whole home.
4. Mattresses
You spend a third of your life on your mattress. Dust mites, sweat and dead skin cells build up over time, even with a mattress protector.
This is especially important for allergy sufferers. Leeds has high pollen levels in spring and summer, and dust mites can make symptoms significantly worse.
How often: Every 3 months. Vacuum both sides, sprinkle baking soda, leave for a few hours then vacuum again. Rotate the mattress at the same time.
5. Extractor Fan Covers
In kitchens and bathrooms, extractor fan covers collect dust and grease faster than almost anything else in the home. When they get clogged, the fan stops working properly and can lead to damp and mould problems.
In older Leeds terraces and semis with less ventilation, this is a common issue.
How often: Every 2-3 months. Remove the cover, soak in warm soapy water, dry and replace.
When Leeds Domestic Cleaners Find Most Homes Need Extra Help
Life in Leeds is busy. Work, kids, commuting. Cleaning often falls to the bottom of the list.
That is exactly why many Leeds homeowners use a professional cleaning agency. A regular clean from Ms Broom means these problem areas get covered properly, on a schedule that works around you.
We are a Leeds-based domestic cleaning agency covering areas across the city including Roundhay, Chapel Allerton, Headingley, Horsforth and more. All our cleaners are DBS-checked, fully insured and trained to a professional standard.
Final Thought
You do not have to do all of this yourself. But now that you know which spots get missed most often, you can make sure they do not get missed in your home.
If you want help keeping your Leeds home consistently clean, Ms Broom is here.