How to Deep Clean a Bedroom

Step 3: Walls and Windows

Dust gets everywhere. Everywhere. Dusting bedside tables and shelves before washing is all well and good, but walls, crown mouldings and window sills attract and retain dust. Here are some tips to get take control of the dust situation in your room.

1. The walls and corners of your bedroom can be cleaned from dust by using a new cotton mop, feather duster or our favourite, an extension on your vacuum. Keep an eye out for cobwebs.
2. Central heating vents, or the vents on air-conditioners, can also be vacuumed clean. For those who have ceiling fans, especially above beds, cover each blade with an old pillowcase while you wipe down the blade with a damp cloth and disinfectant. This will prevent the dust from falling on your bed!
3. For light fixtures with removable parts, such as globes or glass covers, wash in warm soapy water in the sink and let them air dry. If the parts cannot be removed, dust well with a feather duster or a lightly damped cloth, and dry with a microfibre cloth. Always turn of the electricity first!
4. Use warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth to clean window sills and frames. Don’t forget to open the window and clean in the hidden crevices and the window tracks too! Use glass cleaner to clean the panes, buffing to a shine with a microfibre cloth.
5. Dust down light switches with a dry microfibre cloth. For high-touch areas like door knobs, use a cloth and disinfectant to wipe surfaces down.

Step 4: Surfaces

Start with the dusting. It is crucial to do this first or you risk dust falling on surfaces you've already cleaned and having to start again. Using a clean, damp cloth, dust all surfaces top down. Starting from the highest part of the surface means that items you have already cleaned will remain dust free.

When cleaning furniture, empty the furniture. Yes, you read right. You will need to remove whatever is inside the furniture to be able to clean it properly. Once you have removed the contents of the furniture, use a vacuum cleaner to get into corners of drawers and cupboards. Use a damp cloth and some disinfectant to wipe down the inside of the furniture. Wait until the surfaces have completely dried before putting the contents back inside.

You should also wash or dry-clean your curtains if at all possible. Decide which is best based on the care instructions that come with your curtains. If you can’t take them down, vacuum clean them on the highest setting to remove dust.

Step 5: Clean Floors

Last, but not least, the floors. When you come to this step, the end is in sight. First, vacuum any rugs or carpets you may have around. If you can give them a good, old-fashioned beating outside, even better. A useful tip is to sprinkle some baking soda on the pile and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, vacuum the rug twice. Once in each direction. Once you’ve cleaned the rugs and carpets, roll them up while you finish cleaning the floor.

If your bed is on legs, you will need to vacuum under the bed to get rid of any dust bunnies hiding out there before mopping the floor. Parquet floors can be vacuumed and then mopped. Add two capfuls (60ml) of Astonish Wood Floor Cleaner to 5L of clean water to dilute. Despite the name, this product can be used on wood, veneer and laminate floors!

That's it! You can now enjoy your freshly, deep-cleaned bedroom.