Washing the dishes, your hair and your clothes are things you do on the regular basis. But how often should you be changing your bedroom sheets? Or clean the chandelier in your living room? Only when you’re expecting guests! Not really.

Bed sheet

Once a week

Dust mites may trigger eczema, and hay fever etc. Use warm water to wash the sheets to protect one-self from them.

 

 

Pillows

Every 3 to 6 months

Toss into the laundry seasonally to remove mold, bacteria, and odors. However pillowcases should be washed every week.

 

Refrigerator

Once a week

Get rid of all the things you expired or things that’s been there for too long. Do this every week to eliminate bad odor and bacteria.

 

 

Ceiling fans

Once a week

Slide any old pillowcase over a blade. Slowly slide the case off by pressing both hands against it. Repeat for each blade.

 

 

Bath towels

Once a week

Soak in warm water and use mild detergent to avoid losing its fluffiness.

 

 

 

Phone

Twice a week

Cell phones have tested to contain more germs than a toilet seat. Use alcohol or distilled water spray and cotton pads to clean it every now and then.

 

 

Light fixtures

Once a week

Simply wipe away dust with an inexpensive paintbrush. Surprisingly the rooms become much brighter.

 

 

 

Carpet

Once a year

Vacuum it every day, wash it every year.

 

 

Curtains

Once a month

As long as your kids or your guests don’t stain them, you can wash it once a month.

 

 

 

Toilet

Once a week

Use brush, bleach and other cleaning products to get rid of the bacteria.

 

 

Car

Once every week or two

Wash and clean the car once a week. Vacuum the car regularly to remove food bits and pieces to avoid mouse which may cause serious damage to the car (wire-cuts, cushion-torn, mouse-feces)

 

 

Microwave

Once a week

Clean the exterior once every week, and the interior once every month according to manufacturer’s instructions.