I’m a cleaning pro & you’ve been forgetting to clean six vital spots in your bedroom – your headboard is probably filthy
YOUR bedroom might look spotless, but changes are you’ve been forgetting to clean six vital spots.
They’re easy to miss, but if you don’t keep on top of cleaning them regularly you’re bedroom could be at risk of developing mould, dust mites and bed bugs.
Luckily, Nic Shacklock at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk has revealed the places you should remember to sweep, polish and wipe, and it won’t take you too long to do.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, the interior pro said: “When it comes to cleaning the bed, people tend to only put typically bedding like pillowcases, duvets and sheets in the wash and then think all is well again.”
It’s important to keep your bedroom clean for your health as well as comfort – no one wants to sleep in an unhygienic space after all.
Heaboards
It doesn’t matter if you have an upholstered, metal or wooden headboard, they’re all major dust magnets, Nic said.
Remember to wipe yours down with a damp cloth weekly to keep it clean, and always vacuum the fallen dust up afterwards.
Throws and blankets
Even if they’re only for display, throws and blankets need to be washed monthly to prevent the build-up of dust.
This is especially true if you have pets in your home – just because you don’t use a bed throw doesn’t mean your pet pooch doesn’t sneak in a nap on it.
Display pillows
They might not be slept on every night, but display pillows still need to be washed regularly or else they can become a “breeding ground for dust mites.”
Nic said: “If they’re left unwashed it can cause the germs to spread to your typical sleeping pillows even after they’ve been cleaned.”
Soft toys
Teddies and other soft toys should be washed every three months, according to the pro.
Even if you don’t sleep with them they can still attract dust, skin cells and bacteria.
Mattress protector
“They’re often left forgotten about when it comes to stripping the bed, but mattress protectors are in need of a wash just as much as bed sheets,” Nic explained.
They can usually be washed in your machine with the rest of your bedding, but are often more delicate so can require a gentle wash.
Bed skirts
They might only be for display, but bed skirts can hold onto dust and dirt so should be removed and washed a handful of times per year.
Depending on the material, you should be able to put them straight into the washing machine with your other bedding.