How to Get Rid of Bacteria in Your Home Quickly and Safely

If we were to choose a magical power, at the top of our list would be the ability to clean the whole house just by snapping our fingers.

Without waiting for hours to vacuum the carpets and clean the floor, without wiping dust and stains from all surfaces and without bothering with all the things that come together for washing and ironing every week.

Until we discover such witchcraft, we thought we would offer you a practical, simple, and quick guide, only good to consult before you start polishing around the house. Dust, bacteria, and allergens are a constant problem in every home, but the tricks below will help you stay clean for a long time.

Use steam cleaners

Steam appliances are among the most environmentally friendly and economical options for cleaning your home. If you choose such a variant, you will not need other detergents or products that, due to the toxic substances in them, could affect your health.

In this case, all you have to do is fill the tank, wait for the water to warm up, and let the steam act on the surfaces.

In addition to being an environmentally friendly alternative, steam cleans deeply and acts much faster on areas with hardened dirt, hard-to-remove stains, or debris. This way, you will put less effort into cleaning the house, saving you time

Don't just iron your clothes

But also the bed linen, towels, curtains, and other textiles in the house. You understand the part about clothes because you don't like it when your outfits are wrinkled either. But why iron bedding or curtains? Even if you don't want to waste your time with this, you should know that it is a very good cleaning and disinfection measure.

There are bacteria, such as thermophilic ones, that can grow and can withstand even high temperatures of over 100 degrees Celsius. In some cases, they do not disappear when washed.

Bed linen and towels, for example, are things you use every day, so sanitizing them should come to the fore. Use a steam iron: in addition to eliminating all wrinkles, it destroys germs and gives an air of freshness to your things.

Also, an effective trick would be to use the steam from the iron to refresh the look of curtains, pillowcases, or other home textiles. If you do not have time to wash them, direct the steam over their entire surface: it will refresh their smell and change their color!

Pay more attention to the surfaces with the most bacteria

The dirtiest places in your house are not the ones you clean once a week. These are exactly the ones you tend to ignore because you just don't think they could be full of bacteria.

This category includes a toothbrush holder, vegetable chopper, doorknobs and handles (especially oven and refrigerator), sink and dryer, remote control, and coffee maker.

So, the next time you start cleaning, start with them. You will be amazed at how much dirt they can hide!

Let the fresh air inside as often as possible

In a clean house, not only do the surfaces shine but also the air is pleasant, fresh. Instead of air fresheners or scented candles, open the window as often as possible.

Of course, this is if you don't live in a block in the middle of an always crowded intersection, in which case you may not enjoy the fresh air too often.

Also, to perfume your home, use natural solutions. Essential oils are a good option, you put them in a speaker and you get rid of them.

Another trick would be to boil water in a bowl and, after the water boils, add a few slices of orange and cinnamon sticks. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool, a delicious scent will spread throughout the house. Citrus peels can also be placed in a room container immediately after cleaning to give off a fresh scent.

In conclusion, the next time you prepare for cleaning, keep this guide handy. It will be extremely useful and will help you streamline the whole process!