We know you like to keep your home clean, and who doesn’t? But even if your place is looking spotless all the time, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is, in fact, as clean as it looks. If that’s the case, you might want to upgrade your cleaning game because hidden germs may dangerously threaten your health. As your Dutchess County NY septic tank repairs experts, here at Jones Septic, we like to give you tips and trick to keep your household and family running smoothly.
In every home there are areas that are difficult to reach. The fact that these areas are not easily accessible or on display for everyone it’s not the equivalent of harmless. Actually, these isolated and often overlooked areas of your home could be full of mould and bacteria that might have a negative impact on your health.
A research conducted by Bosch Floorcare showed that 27% of homeowners clean hard-to-reach areas of their homes -which implies moving furniture around to clean underneath– , only once a year. Of course, it is understandable why many take this approach and don’t bother in lifting the couch cushions or moving the bed to vacuum and clean in depth; after all, those areas are not easy to reach nor naked to the eye, which creates the illusion of cleanliness. However, a group of researchers led by Dr Lisa Ackerley gathered samples from various family homes using an aseptic filter attached to a vacuum cleaner that were later tested in a lab.
The result of these tests demonstrated that those areas of the carpet that are not cleaned frequently, harbour large quantities of dust mites and and further other harmful yeasts, moulds and bacteria. These microorganisms can cause or worsen respiratory illnesses, asthma, skin infections and even pneumonia.
Other areas and items on your house that harbour more bacteria than you imagine include:
- Mattresses, cleaning them regularly is a must. Put it upwards against the wall and give it a good whack, put it down again and sprinkle it with baking soda all over. Then, use a vacuum cleaner to clean the surface and absorb the baking soda.
- Computer keyboards, which you can easily clean with the help of sanitising wipes for the surface and cotton buds or a little brush with a bit of sanitiser to clean between keys.
- Kitchen sponges that you can microwave for a couple of minutes to kill germs.
Remember to also provide proper care and maintenance for your septic system. If you experience any septic problems in Dutchess County NY, get in touch with the crew of Jones Septic Dutchess County NY septic tank repairs experts. We have the tools and experience to solve any problem, regardless of the size. We’ve built up a reputation in Dutchess County NY, as the leading septic service company for over 60 years by providing solutions to each one of the septic needs of our customers 24/7. Call us today for more information regarding our services or pricing. Our friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you. We’re available at 800 696 6878 or 845 452 1123.
