Knowing whether your home is a spotless and hygienic environment is something that we all want to know. But actually evaluating your interiors for cleanliness is more challenging than many people realize.
The main problem is simply the level of detail you have to go to. You can look at a room and think it’s clean, only for it to be hiding all sorts of things from you.
So, how can you tell your home is spotless? Here are some signs:
Smudge-Free Windows
One clear tell-tale sign that your home is shockingly clean is your smudge-free windows. The lack of smears suggests you don’t have any greasy fingerprints or streaks from chemicals on the outside or inside, which is a bonus.
It also usually means you have no watermarks on your glass, something that can be even more challenging to achieve. Getting rid of these often indicates a healthier interior environment.
A Tidy Bathroom
A tidy bathroom is another indication of a spotless home. Dry surfaces and a lack of soap scum suggest you’re on the right track.
Cleaning the bathroom is often time-consuming and difficult, taking up many hours of your weekend. But if you put in the effort, you can get significant results, even if you’re using elbow grease alone. Just don’t forget to dusk the window sills as these can attract dust particles and dead insects.
Dust-Free Floors
Dust-free floors are another sign your home is clean and tidy, and that you’re doing everything right, the way you should. However, knowing whether, say, a carpet is dirty is more challenging.
These days you can use a deep cleaning service to get rid of dirt from hard-to-reach areas in your home. High-power vacuums and wet washes can eliminate nearly 90% of the small particles in carpets, helping them smell fresher and last longer.
Dust-Free Electronics
Dust-free electronics are another sign that your home is just about as clean and tidy as it can be. Computers, printers, laptops, and displays all attract dust because of static (and because they don’t move around much). However, you can clear most of this out by using a mild vacuum with a duster or brush at the tip (similar to what you might use on a car seat).
High Air Quality
High interior air quality is also a sign your home is spotless. If testing shows that particular matter is lower than outdoors, then you don’t even have to go outside for fresh air.
The freshness of interior spaces depends on how often you vacuum, the air-tightness of your home and the presence of any purification systems. Adding air purifiers or even natural plants can increase air quality and reduce pollution tremendously when used all the time.
Clean Surfaces
Lastly, you can tell your kitchen is spotless if you have clean surfaces. Getting down to eye level and looking across your countertops usually tells you whether you have any debris that might be causing reduced hygiene. Simply sweep it away with a sponge or paper towel.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
