Keeping your home clean in the summer is not so easy - new seasonal challenges come along. These include a greater amount of dust, depending on the region - high humidity, the need to care for equipment. For some, children's holidays are also relevant, because it is in the summer that children spend more time at home, and sometimes this means that order has come to an end. In this article, we'll figure out what to pay attention to in order to keep your home clean in the summer.

Floor: getting rid of sand and dust

About 60% of dust in our homes comes from the street. This is dust from windows, shoe soles, and clothing surfaces. In summer, pollution can be mixed with pollen - the sworn enemy of allergy sufferers - particles of sand and road dust. The biggest impact falls on the floors, where a large amount of dust accumulates.

It is believed that in the summer you should wash your floors at least once a week, or even more often. Moreover, wet cleaning is important. The fact is that vacuum cleaners without aqua filters do a poor job of solving the problem - some of the dust simply rises into the air and settles on the furniture and floor again.

In the summer, it is best to follow the example of the Japanese and create a genkan corner - a special area where you can take off your shoes and immediately put them away. It is even better to wipe the soles of your shoes with a damp cloth or under running water after returning home. This way, less dust and dirt will accumulate on the floor.

Taking into account humidity

In some regions in the summer, the problem of humidity becomes especially pressing - it creates an excellent environment for mold and mildew, which are harmful to the human respiratory system. In private homes, the situation can be aggravated by the appearance of uninvited guests - woodlice and centipedes.

Air conditioners help combat high humidity in summer - they can reduce humidity by as much as 20-30%. Don't forget that air conditioners also need maintenance - at least cleaning the filters that contain dust. But ventilation in such a climate, on the contrary, can aggravate the situation, so you should let fresh air into the house early in the morning or late in the evening.
 
 In addition to the street, there are many sources of moisture in the house itself - first of all, the bathroom. In summer, in regions with high humidity, it is the bathroom that deserves a lot of attention. Ventilate the room every time after washing. Remember to regularly and thoroughly clean your bathroom with cleaning products to help prevent mold.

We wash more often - even what seems clean

Summer is the season of big laundry. Firstly, due to street dust and sweat, you will have to wash your clothes more often. Hoarding it in a big pile in the summer is not the best idea; the clothes will quickly acquire an unpleasant odor.
Secondly, bedding will require more care. For example, it is recommended to wash pillowcases literally every week, and pillows – once a month. In summer it is better to sleep on natural fabrics - cotton, linen and other materials, and these, in turn, require delicate care.

In addition, due to dust and, conversely, high humidity, in the summer it is necessary to send all home textiles for washing. Namely tulle, interior pillows, bedspreads, soft toys, furniture covers. All this may seem clean, but in reality it accumulates dust or becomes a source of damp smell.

Kitchen: no waste or sticky stains

The heat creates ideal conditions for the growth of bacteria, so one of the dirtiest areas in the house - the kitchen - deserves special attention. Sticky spots on the floor and the smell of rotten food or garbage can quickly appear. All this requires constant care.

It is better to get rid of sticky stains on the floor right away. If the contamination does not go away so easily, use a special product. For example, washing gel YokoSunjust apply to the stain for a few minutes and then rinse with water.

The refrigerator also deserves attention. In summer, it is best to carry out wet cleaning inside, but you should also not forget about the operating conditions of the equipment. Do not overload the refrigerator - this will cause snow deposits to appear in it faster, which will lead to breakdown.

Summer cleanliness lessons for children

Summer holidays can be a time when your child learns how to keep their own room clean, at least. Try to take advantage of this.

For example, you can generalize in a nursery. Most often, a mess in the nursery appears not only because of active games or the child’s disinterest in cleanliness. The storage system plays a role. Try to organize the space so that the child can take out and put things away without your participation.

For example, you should put away toys and things that the baby has stopped playing with. Special containers can also help - place toys in them and place them within children’s reach. Divide containers that are too large into zones - otherwise a mess will definitely appear inside.

Choosing lightweight cleaning products

At high temperatures, chemical processes accelerate - this is why manufacturers recommend storing household chemicals in cool, dark places. Especially aggressive substances should be avoided in summer. For example, chlorine evaporates faster in the heat, which can lead to damage to mucous membranes. And anionic surfactants, which are found in many detergents, can lose their properties at high temperatures.

In the summer, try to avoid using harsh cleaning products. Hazardous substances evaporate faster and fill the entire space with a pungent odor. Preference can be given to products containing nonionic surfactants; they are considered more environmentally friendly.

Replacements for aggressive agents can be found among YokoSun household chemicals. Many products are from gels for washing to remedies for cleaning children's rooms - produced with non-ionic surfactants, without fluorine and chlorine, marked with ECO marks. It is convenient to choose the product that is right for you on marketplaces, hypermarkets and stores near your home.