Spring Cleaning Secrets: 5 Spots You’re Forgetting to Clean
Plus: Expert Tips, Must-Clean Areas, and What to Avoid
You’ve scrubbed the floors, wiped the counters, and your whole house smells like fresh lemons. Spring cleaning? Check!
…But wait.
Are you sure you got everything?
Every spring, we see it: the usual cleaning gets done, but a few sneaky spots get skipped year after year. And those forgotten areas? They’re the ones quietly collecting dust, germs, and grime.
At Luminous Cleaning, we’re here to make sure your spring refresh is actually complete. So here are 5 spots you’re probably forgetting to clean—and how to tackle them like a pro.
The Tops of Doors and Cabinets
When was the last time you looked above your kitchen cabinets or the top edge of your interior doors? Yeah… we thought so.
These high ledges collect crazy amounts of dust and grease (especially in the kitchen).
Quick fix: Use a microfiber cloth with a gentle all-purpose cleaner or a duster with an extendable handle. You’ll be amazed—and slightly horrified—at what’s up there.
Light Switches and Doorknobs
They get touched all the time but rarely cleaned. These little surfaces can be germ magnets.
Quick fix: Spray a disinfectant on a cloth (not directly on the surface) and wipe them down thoroughly. Don’t forget bathroom and bedroom switches—every single one matters.
Under the Furniture
Out of sight, out of mind… until the dust bunnies start throwing a party under your couch.
Quick fix: Slide furniture away from the wall (or use a low-profile vacuum) to suck up dust, hair, and those random crumbs from 2023. For hardwood or tile floors, use a microfiber mop to reach deep.
Behind the Toilet Base
You probably wipe the seat and tank regularly—but the floor area behind the toilet? That one’s usually forgotten (and kind of gross, let’s be honest).
Quick fix: Use a disinfecting wipe or brush with a pointed scrubber head to get into those tight spaces. It’ll make your whole bathroom feel actually clean.
Your Cleaning Tools Themselves
Wait—what? Yup. If your mop, broom, vacuum filter, or even your dish sponge are dirty, they’re just spreading more mess.
Quick fix:
Wash vacuum filters and empty canisters
Sanitize sponges or swap them out
Run mop heads through the laundry or soak in hot soapy water
Clean tools = a cleaner home. It’s that simple.
Want a Truly Clean Home? We’ve Got You.
At Luminous Cleaning, we don’t just clean what’s easy—we handle the spots most people forget. Whether you’re doing your big annual refresh or want a regular clean that leaves no corner untouched, we’re here to help your space shine.
Deep cleans
Pet-friendly products
No forgotten corners
📅 Book your spring clean today at luminouscleaning.ca