Spring Cleaning: The Cleaning Task You Probably Forget When Cleaning House...

Spring is almost here and it's the perfect time to bombard your property . With everything from dusty baseboards to lime-covered sinks, there's plenty to do around the house before the new season kicks in, but many of us will forget about this important task. Cleaning or even replacing essential tools is often overlooked by proud homeowners, but the experts at End of Tenancy London have revealed exactly how often you should do it.

How often do you need to replace your cleaning tools?

sponges

Sponges are among the most commonly used items for kitchen and bathroom cleaning as they contain a lot of dirt and bacteria.

While these soft, absorbent squares make the perfect cleaning tool, without proper care between uses, they could do more harm than good.

According to the experts at End of Tenancy London, sponges should be rinsed out after each use and replaced once a week.

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rubber gloves

The gloves you use for washing or scrubbing the toilet should last a long time with good care.

Clean gloves with warm, soapy water after each use and only replace when they appear less worn.

scrubbing brushes

Plastic brushes last a long time and tend to be more durable than cloths and sponges, but you should still wash them regularly.

After use, soak in warm soapy water solution and rinse thoroughly until clean.

Allow the brush to air dry between uses and replace when the bristles begin to fray and fall out.

How to disinfect household cleaning utensils

Disinfecting your tools is key to a clean and tidy home, but what exactly should you be using to deep clean everything from brushes to mops?

• White Vinegar: Soak your sponge in pure vinegar for five minutes, then rinse
• Dishwasher: Place your sponge in a regular dishwasher load and use the warm dry setting.

citrus dip

Fill a microwave-safe bowl with warm water and add 2 halves of a fresh lemon.

Place your sponges and towels in the container and heat in the microwave for 60 seconds.

diluted bleach

This powerful solution is perfect for dirty toilet brushes and sponges.

While wearing gloves, mix three-quarters of a cup of bleach in a gallon of water and soak the sponge for five minutes, then rinse well.

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