The Post-Sickness Cleaning Checklist You Need | Maid in Toronto

There’s always something going around, and whether you or someone you live with caught that cold or flu, you’ve got to nip it in the bud with the post-sickness cleaning checklist you need. Because, don’t you want to save others from the same, sickly fate? In the best of times, germs are everywhere and relatively harmless. In the worst of times, they are multiplying, just waiting for a host to latch on to. So, when your home gets invaded by unwanted bacteria it’s time to pull out your bucket of home cleaning supplies and get down to business!

The Cleaning Checklist: Feel Better!

Clean the Bedroom

When you’re sick, all you want to do is lay in bed. The trouble is that the bedroom is now contaminated, but it’s not beyond repair. When it comes to surfaces like door handles, light switches and bedside tables simply pull out your favorite commercial disinfectant, or create a home cleaning remedy out of vinegar. For maximum clean, these spots will need your full attention and a good wipe down with a microfiber cloth! Same goes for any other surfaces around your home like railings, counters and door knobs. Simple, easy, done!

However, blankets and bedding will take a little more effort. Because sick people sweat more than the average person, strip the affected bed of sheets and throw them all in the wash. Be sure to add all garments and blankets that were used during the incubation period. Nothing should be left behind! If you catch any stains prior to washing, be sure to treat them so as to maximize cleanliness once they’ve been laundered. Lastly, set the laundry machine to the hottest temperature and wash away!

Clean the Bathroom

When it comes to cleaning after being sick, the bathroom is one of the most important areas you need to be worried about. Because it’s a shared space, it holds high potential for infecting other people. With that said, you should be cleaning the entire bathroom, with special attention on the sink, toilet, flush handle, and tap handles.

You can use your favorite commercial cleaner or opt for a home-made remedy. However, did you know that steam cleaners are also a great way to get rid of the germs? Yep, the steam cleaner is great at getting into those hard-to-reach crannies around the toilet and tap. However, for a maximum clean, spray a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water prior to steaming and let it sit for a few minutes. Then steam away!

Clean the Kitchen

Just like the bathroom, the kitchen is a hot-spot for germs to accumulate, because even sick people need to eat! When you go to clean the kitchen, focus on things like the refrigerator door handle, and all cabinet and drawer handles that get frequently touched. You can use disinfectant wipes, your favorite commercial cleaner, or a home-made mixture of your choosing. And yes, you can also use your steam cleaner in the kitchen! But again, you should spray the surface with a cleaner, let it sit, and then steam away. All that’s left to do is wipe the handles down with a dampened microfiber cloth!

Clean the Electronics

Though it may seem like a mission and a half, cleaning electronics after an illness is super important. That goes for any cell phones, computers, keyboards and remotes that the sick person has touched. However, you probably haven’t cleaned those electronics in a while so take advantage of this opportunity and disinfect till your heart’s content!

Typically, using a disinfectant wipe, damp microfiber cloth or electronic cleaning kit will do the trick. However, be careful about getting alcohol near the heart of the electronics. For more information on how to clean these prized possessions, check out our other article that will give you a more in-depth description of how to clean your cell phone!

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Written by Savannah Binder, Maid4Condos