To clean your home from top to bottom, you often have to spend hours there. And if there is furniture that is easy to move in order to remove dust from underneath, others can sometimes be more difficult to manage. Poorly arranged, already full of stored things or still too heavy… There are many reasons that can prevent us from cleaning them properly. Result? Dirt collects there. This is the case with one place in particular! And the latter will probably surprise or question you, because we don’t talk about it much.
Beds with drawers: real nests of bacteria and breeding ground for moulds
According to the website MattressNextDaythe least clean place in an apartment would be… A bed with drawers. Of course, not everyone has one. But it remains very popular with city dwellers and students worldwide for the space savings it represents. Often stuffed with objects that we don’t always use or clothes from past seasons, the chests of drawers are practical and it can accommodate many things that you don’t need on a daily basis. The problem ? Their cleaning is hampered by the number of products that accumulate in them. That’s why they quickly become prone to dust and mold development, says Martin Seeley, CEO of MattressNextDay:
“The warm, dark environment of bed drawers is the perfect place for mold and dust to grow. Once started, it can spread quickly and ruin the belongings you’ve stored safely: clothes and bedding can become unusable and need to be thrown away. »
How to effectively clean your bed drawers?
Sleeping in a moldy environment can cause respiratory problems. That’s why it’s best to eradicate the problem immediately before it jeopardizes your health. To get it right, empty your drawers and place them near a window.
Then spray them with a little water and then a solution of white vinegar and warm water. Leave to act for a few hours then clean everything with a damp cloth.
Finally, wipe each drawer dry with a clean cloth and replace them. Ideally, this action is done at least once a month to prevent moisture from creating mold. Although it is true that it is not always easy to comply with these recommendations…
Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
