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And here is the last instalment of the Places People Forget to Clean series, continued from this post.


Those hard to reach dust magnets

Under and behind furniture, tops of high furniture, tops and edges of doors and windows... these are places we rarely see and therefore, we don't really think of cleaning. A dust build up can be rather spectacular and unhealthy, especially in the windy seasons when strong winds blow in through your window and scatter the dust all over.

The gasket on your refrigerator door

The gasket refers to the rubbery piece wedged lining one edge of your refrigerator door that rests against the surface that the door comes into contact with when the refrigerator is closed. After a long time of not cleaning it, you would realise that the gasket looks blackish or feels sticky. It attracts dust and grime, and therefore, given its close vicinity to food and possible contact when being involved in food preparations, it is definitely important that you give it a good wipe down from time to time!

Eating and cooking utensils that are not frequently used

We all have some special plates and cooking utensils that we perhaps only use for preparing that occasional special meal (cue Hotpot) or when you are expecting more people in the house than your usual family members. These can attract dust, more so if they are being suspended on pot and plate racks outside. And, not meaning to unleash the 'ick' factor, but there may be creepy crawlies to contend with. You don't want to do a half-baked job when rushing to clean just before you use it, or struggle with stubborn dirt, so it is preferable if you take them out and dunk them in soapy, warm water every now and then. Make sure they are wiped dry before returning to storage.

The clothes that are hung up in your wardrobe

Often times we think that keeping clothes in a cupboard protects them from dust. Yet unbeknownst to many, fibres from the clothing are forms of dust. So imagine if you have clothes in there that are rarely worn and wash, you could have a whole cupboard of dust and that's not good for asthmatic patients or those with dust allergies. Vacuum the interior of your cupboard, as well as your clothes. A good shake for the fragile fabrics should help dislodge most of the free fibres.

The remote controller

We often watch TV and channel surf while having dinner or a snack. Imagine touching the buttons with dirty hands, and then having those hands come into contact with our food again on another occasion. Not at all sanitary.


Happy cleaning for a healthier and more comfortable year ahead!