【Lunar New Year's Eve Cleaning】New Year's Deep Cleaning Guide: Make Good Use of Home Cleaning Helpers to Save Effort and Time

Lunar New Year is fast approaching, which means it's time to prepare for the '28th day of the 12th lunar month, cleaning up the mess'. But for busy urbanites, a major home deep clean can be a real headache. This time,裝修佬besides consolidating the cleaning methods for three key areas, we'll also cover spots many people overlook. For those who want to deep clean and save time, you'll need to learn to use some home cleaning helpers to greatly boost efficiency and truly save a lot of effort.

Content Summary

1. Lunar New Year's Eve Cleaning: Washing Machine
2. Lunar New Year's Eve Cleaning: Refrigerator
3. Lunar New Year's Eve Cleaning: Walls

Washing MachineEvery week, it helps your home wash a large amount of clothes, and some families might even run it daily. Over time, the machine accumulates residual detergent, fabric softener, dirt, and even bacteria.

Washing Machine Cleaning Methods:Washing Machine Drum Cleaner

Currently, there are manydrum-specific cleaners, making it easy and effective for everyone to clean their home'sWashing Machine. Some brands are even German-made, capable of removing laundrydetergent, fabric softener, and other residues from washing machines and pipes, reducing odors caused by residues and helping to extend the washing machine's lifespan. Its usage is very simple, easily completed in a few steps. However,front-load washing machines (porthole washing machines) and top-load washing machines (top-opening washing machines) have slightly different usage methods; you can refer to the steps below.

front-load washing machines：

1. Empty the drum, pour the entire box ofspecialized cleanerdirectly into the washing drum
2. Close theWashing Machinelid tightly, set to the highest temperature, and clean using the drum cleaning mode
3. If dirt is still found inside the washing drum after use, repeat step 2 for repeated cleaning

Cleaning the refrigerator may seem simple on the surface, but it actually requires some planning. Pre-preparation is essential to ensure a smooth process and effective cleaning of both the interior and exterior of the refrigerator.

Preparation:


Before deep cleaning, it's best to do the following preparations:


1. Plan the best time to clean the refrigerator in advance

Set a time for cleaning the refrigerator in advance. It's recommended to finish eating food quickly and pause restocking before cleaning, allowing as much space as possible to be cleared in the refrigerator.

2. Clear space to temporarily store food

As the refrigerator needs to be emptied before cleaning, it's more convenient to make enough space in advance to temporarily store the food from inside.

3. Turn off the power

First, turn off the refrigerator to avoid short circuits during cleaning.

How to properly clean your refrigerator?

1. Remove and soak shelves and drawers

Since most refrigerator shelves and drawers are made of plastic or glass, they cannot be immediately removed and rinsed with hot water after the power is off, as a large temperature difference can easily cause unnecessary cracks or damage. It is recommended to ensure that the internal temperature of the refrigerator is roughly the same as room temperature before removing all shelves and drawers and soaking them in warm water in the kitchen sink.

2. Clean shelves and drawers

After the stains on the shelves and drawers have softened, userefrigerator-specific cleanerto clean. It effectively cleans the interior and exterior of the refrigerator, removing odours and restoring freshness. It is also suitable for other kitchen appliances and surfaces. Wipe and let dry.

3. Clean the refrigerator interior

Similarly, userefrigerator-specific cleanerto spray the inside of the refrigerator, ensuring every corner is covered, especially areas with sticky stains. Then close the refrigerator door and wait for a while. Use a damp microfibre cloth to thoroughly wipe away the dirt stuck to the inner walls of the refrigerator.

4. Let dry and reinstall shelves and drawers

Once the shelves and drawers are dry, reinstall them in the refrigerator.

5. Clean the refrigerator exterior

Sprayspecialized cleaneron the exterior of the refrigerator, then wipe with a damp microfibre cloth. Don't forget to clean handles, edges, and door seals.

6. Restart the refrigerator

Once the refrigerator interior is dry, you can restart it. After the refrigerator returns to its normal temperature, put the food back in.

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When spring cleaning your home each year, walls can be one of the most challenging areas. Stains on walls are usually quite unsightly. And if you encounter mouldy walls, it's even more of a headache, as it might be a long-standing issue that hasn't been resolved. Below, we introduce methods and key points for cleaning painted surfaces and wallpaper.

Painted walls

paintStains on painted walls are more noticeable, but be careful when cleaning to avoid damaging the wall'spaint.

Dusting/Stain Removal Tools

For minor stains, first use a feather duster or a vacuum cleaner with a small brush head to remove surface dust. When cleaning dirt on walls, prioritise tools like microfibre cloths or sponges, using them with soapy water to gently wipe. Avoid excessive moisture, as it can cause paint to bubble or peel.

Paint-specific anti-mould spray

paintWalls are prone to mould when exposed to moisture, which is particularly troublesome in humid places like Hong Kong. If a wall has mould, first use a dry cloth to remove surface mould, then usePaint-specific anti-mould sprayto remove mould. This type of anti-mould spray is specifically designed forpaintwalls. Its special formula quickly removes mould without damaging the wall and protects paint colours.

Paint-specific anti-mould sprayHow to use:

1. Wipe away dust, dirt, and mould with a damp cloth.
2. Do not dilute. Spray directly and evenly from 30cm away from the mould (for higher areas like ceilings, spray onto a cloth first, then wipe).
3. Wait 10 minutes, then wipe away residual mould with a cloth.

There are alsoanti-mould spraysavailable that can be used on both painted surfaces and wallpaper, with similar application methods. These types ofprofessional anti-mould spraysnot only effectively kill and remove mould but also prevent its regrowth.

How to use:No dilution needed. Simply spray directly onto mouldy walls, wait 5-10 minutes, then wipe away the mould with a cloth or sponge. No rinsing required, making it simple and convenient.

Wallpaperwalls

In addition to using the aforementionedprofessional anti-mould spraysto remove mould, ifWallpaperhas stains, there are also a few points to note when cleaning:

• IfWallpaperturns yellow, you can use a cloth with a small amount of bleach to wipe it (test on a small area first to avoid damaging theWallpapercolour or material; if the result is satisfactory, then use on a larger area).
• Paper or fabric wallpaper: Avoid using water or wet cloths; try using an eraser to remove stains.
• If coloured wallpaper has oil stains, you can place talcum powder on absorbent paper, then lightly iron it.
• Plastic wallpaper: Spray a small amount of cleaner and wipe clean with a cloth.

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