Keeping your Home Clean

How to Keep Your Home Clean and Reduce Mould

1. Regular Cleaning

• Clean your home regularly to prevent the build-up of dust, bacteria, and allergens.
• Pay attention to areas prone to damp or restricted airflow.

2. Focus on Cold and Hidden Areas

• Mould forms easily on cold surfaces and areas with poor airflow.
• Clean these areas more frequently (behind furniture, corners, window sills, around vents).

3. Treat Mould Early

• Tackle small patches of mould as soon as they appear.
• Use mould sprays or household cleaning products suitable for mould removal.
• Wear gloves when cleaning mould and ensure good ventilation.

4. Establish a Weekly Cleaning Routine

• Vacuum and dust your home once a week.
• Treat any mould-prone areas weekly to stop build-up.
• Change bedding weekly and wash at 60°C to kill dust mites and bacteria.
• Keep surfaces clutter-free so air can circulate and moisture can’t build up.
• Use a damp cloth for wiping surfaces rather than a dry one (less dust in the air).

5. Maintain Good Airflow

• Open windows or use extractor fans when cooking or bathing to reduce moisture.
• Don’t block air vents or trickle vents.
• Move furniture slightly away from walls to improve airflow.

Preventing slips, trips and falls.

Tips for preventing falls in the home include:

• Immediately cleaning up spillages
• Removing clutter, trailing wires and frayed or loose carpets
• Making sure all rooms, passages and staircases are well-lit
• Organising your home so that climbing, stretching and bending are kept to a minimum, and to avoid bumping into things.
• Getting help to do things you’re unable to do safely on your own
• Don’t walk on slippery floors and wear well-fitting shoes that support your ankle
• Not wearing trailing clothes that might trip you up