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Deep Cleaning Tips: 16 Places We Forget

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Deep Cleaning Tips: 16 Places We Forget. Spring deep cleaning tips/tricks for every roomSpring is in full swing and if you’re like me, it marks the start of spring cleaning fever. While I tend to clean what I see on a daily basis and try my best to keep up with deep cleaning, there are still places that I tend to forget or put off for later (mostly I put it off for later). To help make cleaning these areas a little easier for all of us, I’ve rounded up deep cleaning tips for 16 places we tend to forget to clean regularly.

Kitchen

I think for the most part, we tend to keep our kitchens pretty clean. However, there are a few areas that don’t always get our daily clean loving.

Range Vent

  1. How to Clean a Greasy Range Hood Filter @The Kitchn – Uses Dawn soap and very hot water
  2. How to Clean that Greasy Stove Hood @One Good Thing by Jillee – Uses boiling water and baking soda
  3. How to Clean Range Hood Grease Filter @Compact Appliance – Uses hot water and auto degreaser

Gas Burners

  1. How to Black Scorch Marks Off Gas Burners & Stove Top @eHow – Tips on how to clean enamel, stainless steel stove tops and burners
  2. Clean the Burner Assembly @Family Handyman – How to remove and clean the burner assembly

Gas Grates

  1. How to Clean Gas Grate Burners for Pennies @What Rose Knows -Uses ammonia, plastic tube, and foil
  2. How to Refinish Stove Grates @SF Gate – How to remove grease build-up and how to repaint your grates

Dishwasher

  1. How to Clean Your Dishwasher @My Frugal Adventures – Uses vinegar
  2. How to Clean Your Dishwasher @Tidy Mom – Uses vinegar, baking soda, and removes parts
  3. How to Clean Your Dishwasher @One Good Thing by Jillee – Uses vinegar, baking soda, and tips on mold/mildew problems

Cabinets

  1. How to Clean the Tops of Greasy Cabinets @My Pinterventures – How to clean using baking soda/vinegar and with chemicals. Tip to keep it clean.
  2. How to Clean Grease from Kitchen Cabinet Doors @eHow – Several ways to clean kitchen cabinets

Office

When was the last time you REALLY cleaned your computer? I’m not just talking about wiping down the screen and keyboard. I’m talking about getting down-n-dirty and cleaning out the computer tower and under the keys on your keyboard. You’ll be surprised at how much dirt and dusty comes out of these areas.

Computer Tower

  1. How to clean your computer: Computer Maintenance 101 @Julieverse – General tips on how to clean your computer tower
  2. Cleaning the Computer and it’s Components @Computer Hope – Has tips on how to clean almost everything on your computer: keyboard, mouse, screen and more

Keyboard

  1. How to Clean Your Computer Keyboard Safely @The Mamas Girls – Uses magic eraser and compressed air
  2. How to Clean a Keyboard @How to Clean Things – This is a deep clean step-by-step on getting under the keys
  3. How to Clean your Keyboard, Cellphone, Tablet, and other Electronics @Real Simple – Tips on what type of commercial items to use to clean the keyboard

Living Room

I know the living room is the gathering place in our house. It’s a place that everyone gravitates to and is always in need of cleaning.

Remote

  1. Clean a Remote Control: Cleaning Essential Series @Clean My Space – Uses rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, toothbrush, and a cloth

Fan

  1. How to Clean a Portable Fan @Rachel Ray – How to clean round portable fans
  2. How to Clean Your Box Fan @Hub Pages – Requires a screwdriver, sprayer, vacuum, cloth, and more.
  3. Pillowcase as a Ceiling Fan Duster @Real Simple – Quick and easy way to clean ceiling fan blades

Sofa

  1. How to Clean Upholstered Furniture @Tidy Mom – Deep clean upholstered furniture with a Rug Doctor and tips on how to properly do it.
  2. How to Clean Your Microfiber Furniture the Safe and Easy Way @One Good Thing – Teaches you how to assess your furniture and what to use to clean it.
  3. Deep Clean Your Natural Fiber Couch for Better Snuggling @PopSugar

Bedroom

The bedroom is our sanctuary after a hard day, which is why we need to spend the extra time to keep this room clean.

Mattress

  1. How to Clean a Mattress @Better Home and Gardens – Use a vacuum or beat it outside
  2. Spring Clean Your Mattress @Make It Do – Uses baking soda, vacuum, and essential oil
  3. How to Clean a Mattress @I Dream of Clean – Tips on cleaning your mattress and several stains too

Pillow

  1. How to Wash and Whiten Yellowed Pillows @One Good Thing by Jillee
  2. Clean Your Pillows! @Clean My Space – Tips on how to load pillows into different washers with drying tips
  3. How to Clean and Dry Your Pillows @My Frugal Adventures – Similar to #2 with a few more details

Laundry Room

Who knew the place you wash your clothes could get so dirty? Do you remember the last time your cleaned your wash machine and dryer?

Wash Machine

  1. How to Clean Your Washing Machine @Clean and Scentsible – How to clean your front loader
  2. How to Clean a Top Load Washing Machine with Vinegar and Bleach @Practically Functional

Dryer

  1. Dryer Vent Cleaning @About Home – Through step-by-step on cleaning the dryer vents
  2. How to Clean Your Dryer @Clean and Scentsible

Patio

I’m so ready for summer grilling and here are some great tips to get your BBQ grill ready.

A/C Unit

  1. Clean Your Air Conditioner Condenser Unit @The Family Handyman

BBQ

  1. Cleaning BBQ Grills The Magic Way @Made from Pinterest – Uses ammonia for grill cleaning
  2. Free-for-all: Summer Done Bright @House Tweaking – cleaning the entire grill
  3. How to Clean Your BBQ Grill @Cherished Bliss – cleaning the grill with Tide Oxiclean
  4. Clean Your BBQ! @Clean My Space – Great tips on maintenance and cleaning how to

Cleaning Tools/Vacuum (Update 4/21/2015)

I almost forgot! When was the last time you cleaned your cleaning tools? I know I clean my vacuum when the suctions decreases or my girls’ hair clogs up the roller, but I don’t remember when I actually deep cleaned my broom and other cleaning items.

  1. How to Clean A Bagless Vacuum @Angela Says
  2. How to Clean Your Dyson @Ask Anna
  3. How to Clean Your Cleaning Tools @One Good Thing

Now you’re ready to get your deep clean on! What’s the first deep cleaning task on your spring cleaning “to do” list?

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  1. caroline says

    August 31, 2018 at 4:55 AM

    Some great tips. Some of the places we forget to clean are actually the most dirt ones!

    Reply
  2. Dallas rug cleaning near me says

    January 11, 2018 at 2:51 AM

    The first thing you must do before you start cleaning your sofa is identify the material, which can be anything from linen to leather.

    Reply
  3. Katherine Branson says

    January 2, 2018 at 2:10 AM

    This is very helpful to me! Here is an advice for those who don’t have free time to make cleaners of their own. Beware of products claiming to be natural or eco friendly, especially if they still look and smell like regular cleaning products. Just because they say natural or eco doesn’t mean they actually are. Always check the ingredients and make sure you understand what each ingredient is.

    Reply
  4. josh says

    December 30, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    I’m really happy to say it was an interesting post to read. I learned new information from your article, you are doing a great job. Keep it up.
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  5. Molli Taylor says

    December 29, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    thank you for this! i am a terrible cleaner, my mom was not a housekeeper.

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  6. Chris Nelms Caldwell says

    December 26, 2017 at 2:52 AM

    GReat reminders. I’ve gotta print this out. My youngest has had a sinus infection and strep several times this year alone. I’m missing germs somewhere!

    Reply
  7. Mary Newsome says

    May 17, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    This is one fantastic post with so many useful tips and tricks. You made my life a little bit easier for which I am very grateful!

    Reply
  8. Petunia Evans says

    April 5, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Spring cleaning is always a big yearly project for my family, and I’m glad to hear about places I may miss! I’ve never thought to clean little things like the computer keyboard or the remote! I feel that my house will be much cleaner, and healthier with these tips. Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Demi Shannon says

    March 17, 2016 at 2:35 AM

    It’s great that you found easy cleaning way, and it makes the cleaning process much pleasant. I always wanted a cleaning checklist. I think it will help me to organize my task and to know exactly what I want to clean.

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  10. Nicole says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Erlene! I am preparing for the annual deep cleaning and I want to make a very thorough list of the places I usually forget to clean because this year I want to clean the whole house. Thanks for the helpful post!

    Reply
  11. Tracey Stewart says

    November 10, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Great post! It’s the ultimate deep cleaning tips list. So much helpful and useful information gathered on one place. Thank you for sharing ! I’m definitely recommending your article to my friends and colleagues.

    Reply
  12. Kane says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Absolutely amazing post. A must have for most households since we don’t know a lot of these things especially the rules of cleaning mattresses. Thank you for enlightening us.

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  13. Nellie Garrett says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Thank you for sharing all these links! The places that we forget to clean or don’t know how to clean are many and it is really nice when you have a useful article that might help you clean these places! Thumbs up for the post! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Cydnee/Tampa Cake Girl says

    April 29, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    Great tips and ideas. I learned a lot from your post. Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

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  15. Gloria Miranda says

    April 28, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Wow awesome list! I really need tips on how to clean mattress, this list provided me what exactly I needed. I will definitely use what I learned from this post! Thank you for sharing! I am looking forward to your another posts to come. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Lou Lou Girls says

    April 26, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Great post. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls

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  17. Krista says

    April 26, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    These are great tips. I really really need to clean my computer –thanks for the reminder! Thanks for linking up at MeetUp Monday! Hope to see you tomorrow!
    –Krista

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  18. Heaven says

    April 25, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I just finished several hours of cleaning – mostly washing walls and trim. I know all this info will come in handy when I’m rested up! There always seems to be more to do. Stopping by from Say G’Day. Pinned!
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  19. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 25, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Great tips Erlene! Thanks for sharing with the Say G’day party! Pinned all and hope to see you on Saturday!

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  20. Beth McIntire says

    April 24, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for this list. I just added vacuuming my mattresses to my to do list. I’m not strong enough to drag a mattress outside and beat it. I have wondered about the best way to clean a mattress, and now I know!

    Reply
  21. Brittanie @Simplistically Living says

    April 23, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    What a fantastic list! I think we all think of the “surface” of items to clean but never really think of everything hiding below what we can see. This list really helps with that. Great ideas and great reminder! Visiting from the Home Matters linky party #HomeMattersParty

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  22. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    April 23, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    What a great resource! There’s nothing I can’t stand more than a dirty house. These are great for a Spring cleaning day. I need to do that soon! Thanks for linking up with Hump Day Happenings.
    Jenna @ A Savory Feast recently posted…Carrot Cake Cheesecake {Guest Post}My Profile

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  23. Lara says

    April 22, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Oh this is awesome!! I’m saving this!!
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  24. Emily says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Ugh. You just added to my to-do list. 🙂

    I just finished my 30 Day Spring Cleaning Challenge, but you have a few items that I didn’t include!

    Stopping in from Wine’d Down Wednesdays.
    Emily recently posted…Finding Efficiencies and Organization in HomemakingMy Profile

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:44 PM

      Lol…sorry to add to your list. I added a few more things…how to clean our cleaning supplies to the list.

      Reply
  25. Debi (thatdebi) says

    April 20, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    I needed this post! It’s so easy to “forget” aka ignore some areas. Really need to crack down on them. Thanks for all the links!

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:43 PM

      You’re welcome Debi. I think I tend to ignore some of these areas…lol. Although, seeing the list helps to motivate me.

      Reply
  26. Kelly says

    April 19, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    What a great compilation. It slightly stressed me out at how many places I really should be cleaning, and am not, but now I have some bigger goals. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      Thanks. I’m in the same boat! I’m getting down and dirty in some of these areas right now.
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  27. Danielle says

    April 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Ugh.. Spring Cleaning! I am gearing up to start that at my house (since in MI “Spring” cleaning is usually more early summer cleaning). What a great list! Thanks for sharing at Idea Box!!

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      April 21, 2015 at 11:36 PM

      Thanks Danielle. I’m in the middle of doing most of these and I added a few more.
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  28. Crystal {Penny Love Projects} says

    April 17, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to our Feature Friday party!! Please make sure to add a link back to the party in your post & share it on your favorite social media platform!
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      April 17, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks for visiting. I’ve added your button to my party page.

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  29. Karen says

    April 15, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Wow, what a great list. Makes me tired looking at it!! Have pinned for later.

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      April 17, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      I know, me too. I definitely have to do the computer cleaning since I know it’ll be pretty dusty in there.

      Reply

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