{"id":597,"date":"2025-05-26T20:32:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/?p=597"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:11:07","slug":"clean-and-sanitise-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It&#8217;s Crucial To Clean and Sanitise Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#Why_Its_Crucial_To_Clean_and_Sanitise_Your_Home\" title=\"Why It&#8217;s Crucial To Clean and Sanitise Your Home\">Why It&#8217;s Crucial To Clean and Sanitise Your Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#1_Why_Cleaning_Alone_Isnt_Enough\" title=\"1. Why Cleaning Alone Isn&#8217;t Enough\">1. Why Cleaning Alone Isn&#8217;t Enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#2_A_Healthier_You_Begins_at_Home\" title=\"2. A Healthier You Begins at Home\">2. A Healthier You Begins at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#3_Mental_Illness_and_Generally_Healthier_Emotions\" title=\"3. Mental Illness and Generally Healthier Emotions\u00a0\u00a0\">3. Mental Illness and Generally Healthier Emotions\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#4_Curtailing_the_Transmission_of_Infections\" title=\"4. Curtailing the Transmission of Infections\u00a0\u00a0\">4. Curtailing the Transmission of Infections\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#5_Avoid_Losing_Money\" title=\"5. Avoid Losing Money\">5. Avoid Losing Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#6_Steps_to_take_for_thorough_Sanitizing_and_Cleaning\" title=\"6. Steps to take for thorough Sanitizing and Cleaning\">6. Steps to take for thorough Sanitizing and Cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-and-sanitise-your-home\/#The_Closing_Words\" title=\"The Closing Words\u00a0\u00a0\">The Closing Words\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Crucial_To_Clean_and_Sanitise_Your_Home\"><\/span>Why It&#8217;s Crucial To Clean and Sanitise Your Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing up a house is a chore that many people often overlook. It takes too long, and most of the time it\u2019s not even fun. However, it needs to be done. But time is always in short supply, isn\u2019t it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We live in a very fast-paced world and have a lot of chores to do and not enough time; we absolutely have to put a hierarchy to what needs to be done. When given the option of cleaning and sanitizing, sanitizing is something that is always overlooked. For the majority of people, simply pulling out the vacuum, polishing the surfaces and even giving the place a refreshing spritz is more than enough. And even though these actions indeed lead to the house looking in good shape, is it really clean? Are allergens and microbes taken care of? Is health at risk?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_Cleaning_Alone_Isnt_Enough\"><\/span><b>1. Why Cleaning Alone Isn&#8217;t Enough<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very common for people to have smug thoughts like \u201ca clean home is a healthy home\u201d based on how their home looks, as per b<\/span>ond cleaning in Brisbane<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The cleanliness is excellent, and everything is neat and tidy and in its proper place. Cleaning, though, is more than just removing surfaces and their surrounds of apparent dirt, dust, and grime. Deep cleaning does not eliminate several dangerous microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and mould spores, that require sanitising and cleaning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanitising means reducing microorganisms to safe levels as defined by public health standards. Where cleaning takes a more macroscopic approach, sanitisation addresses microbes in the microscopic world. The results of sanitisation efforts can and are usually felt in high-touch areas like doorknobs, light switches, kitchen counters, sinks for bathrooms, remote controls, and every surface area that is touched frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Healthier_You_Begins_at_Home\"><\/span><b>2. A Healthier You Begins at Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled dust mites, pet dander, and mould turn to be irritant allergens causing respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and even skin disorders. Clean surroundings mean fewer grimes, pollutants, and agents of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very young children and elderly family members are most vulnerable to illnesses, a heavily sanitized house will keep them in good shape. If there are family members that suffer from chronic health conditions and pets in the house, deep and consistent cleaning becomes obligatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, having a clean kitchen can help reduce the possibility of food related health issues. Loose and unsecured restrooms can become hotspots for germs if they aren\u2019t kept in check. Even the carpets of your home have stubborn germs that go beyond the reach of most vacuum cleaners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mental_Illness_and_Generally_Healthier_Emotions\"><\/span><b>3. Mental Illness and Generally Healthier Emotions\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical health is one major aspect.\u201d A pristine environment can also very profoundly affect their mental welfare. Have you ever recognised how great you feel after cleaning your surroundings? Well, that\u2019s not just you; it is scientifically proven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is enough evidence showing how messiness and disorganization has led to a surge in agitation because of the heightened levels of cortisol associated with stress. Cleanness, Order and sanitization have the opposite effect, giving rise to calmness, focus and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, when the environment around one\u2019s home is perfectly clean and smells fresh, it puts them in a position where they can confidently invite guests over, giving a boost to social interactions and general pleasure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Curtailing_the_Transmission_of_Infections\"><\/span><b>4. Curtailing the Transmission of Infections\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ease with which germs can be transmitted has been something that people have become aware of more and more since the pandemic hit. The regular washing of hands is just one half of the equation, and cleaner places come with the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counters, taps, electronic devices, and other high-touch surfaces are prone to collecting viruses and bacteria. Even if household members are not visibly sick, the flu, cold, and a multitude of pesky germs are always waiting on surfaces and can infect household members at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including disinfectant wipes, steam cleaners, and sprays, especially after someone has <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/topics\/hospital-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fallen sick<\/a><\/strong>, into regular house chores goes a long way in ensuring the family stays healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Avoid_Losing_Money\"><\/span><b>5. Avoid Losing Money<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To us, a house is arguably one of the most important assets in a lifetime since its value only is certain to go up.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing floor, sink, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/couch-made-of-faux-leather\/\"><strong>furniture cleaning<\/strong><\/a> on a schedule has shown to drastically increase their lifespan. For instance, a bathroom sink, if unattended for long periods of time, can lead to rot and expensive demolitions. A fan or computer that has never been cleared of dust has the potential to overheat and blow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, decluttering and proactive cleaning has shown to improve ad increase a person\u2019s worth. E.g. If we were to sell or rent, its apparent increase in value makes it appealing and easy to sell.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Steps_to_take_for_thorough_Sanitizing_and_Cleaning\"><\/span><b>6. Steps to take for thorough Sanitizing and Cleaning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a daily cleaning planner that incorporates monthly and weekly tasks and checklists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct products must be used: Choose disinfectants that are EPA-approved, and follow the instructions provided on the label.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget soft surfaces: Upholstery, carpets, and even curtains require sanitising. Steam cleaning is a good technique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High frequency areas need to be paid special attention to: Sanitize phones, keyboards, remotes, and handles as often as every day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air out your premises: Opening windows lets in clean air, which gets rid of lots of unwanted materials and moisture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Closing_Words\"><\/span><b>The Closing Words\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and disinfecting your home is best viewed as a chore, but one that has many rewards, from the preventative health benefits for your family, the stress relief you stand to gain, and the preserved longevity of the house. Though it might look visually appealing to have a clean house, a sanitised house will- without doubt-always be a safe home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So for the next time you take some cloth or mop, do not forget that for intricate and detailed work on various surfaces, it has to be done for the people that make the home filled with happiness. Care for the home that gives attention and truly love by going the extra mile and turning it from a house to home.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why It&#8217;s Crucial To Clean and Sanitise Your Home Washing up a house is a chore that many people often overlook. It takes too long, and most of the time it\u2019s not even fun. However, it needs to be done. 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