Isn’t it frustrating when you’ve cleaned your home from top to bottom and it somehow doesn’t look quite clean enough? There may be many reasons for a home that looks and smells dirty even when you’ve just spent hours cleaning it, and some of the most common are listed below:
You simply have too much stuff!
Nothing screams dirty and untidy louder than a bunch of clutter, and while your clutter might be clean, it can make your home look untidy, and many of us associate untidiness with uncleanliness.
Ditch the clutter and not only will cleaning your home be easier, but it will look cleaner, too.
Your home is unfinished
Incomplete DIY chores and other little jobs that simple aren’t getting done, can make your home look unclean and untidy. Focus on getting your house in order before you worry about cleaning it again.
Is your lighting making a difference?
A home with a lot of shadows and poorly lit spaces can appear dirty and unloved, so think carefully about your windows and use of light. One simple way of letting more natural light into your home is by cleaning the windows inside and out, and while cleaning your lightbulbs might seem like a thankless task, it can make a world of difference when it comes to illuminating your home to show it in its best light.
Your home smells bad
While you might have grown accustomed to the way your home smells, visitors will quickly pick up on any bad aromas lingering in the air, and if you have pets, there’s bound to be a certain odor from their presence. While a smelly home isn’t necessarily a dirty one, it can give that impression, and just by taking out the trash, washing any dishes in the sink and keeping your pets bedding clean, you can help keep your home smelling fresh and appearing cleaner. If you have scented candles, they can work effectively to help eliminate any stubborn odors, as can flinging the windows open for an hour or two each day.
You’re not on top of your daily chores
Even small things such as laundry that hasn’t been put away, bins that re overflowing and food left around waiting to be cooked, can contribute to the impression of a dirty home, and by keeping on top of all your daily chores, you can help your home look cleaner, for longer.
While this is all well and good, what about if your home simply looks dirty, because it is! If you need help keeping your home clean, reach out to a professional cleaning company who can get your home looking and smelling great, any day of the week.
