{"id":39835,"date":"2023-08-21T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/keeping-your-home-fresh\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:43:04","slug":"keeping-your-home-fresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/keeping-your-home-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Home Fresh: 6 Summer Cleaning Tips to Combat Odours and Dust"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Summer hits and the weather warms up, you naturally have a bit more energy to spend cleaning and <\/span><b>keeping your home fresh.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you want to keep your house free of odours, dust, and mould this Summer, then make sure you check out these six expert tips for a proper home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your home will <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">look and feel<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professionally cleaned in no time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20987 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-paul-wence-1832562-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Scented candle \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Keep Your Home Fresh: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odour Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re coming home after a long day of work, the last thing you need is to be hit by unpleasant odours and smells in your house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to <\/span><b>keep your home fresh, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let&#8217;s look at some of the causes and remedies for household odours, after all there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/psychology-of-a-clean-home\/\">benefits to a clean home<\/a> besides its looks and aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Find Out What Causes Household Odours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to household odours, there are a couple of usual suspects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bins are a common source of foul odours, either because the contents are pungent or the rubbish needs to be taken out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spoiled foods in your fridge, pantry, bread bins, and fruit bowls can be another offender.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have pets, it\u2019s likely that their fur, toys, beds, could be carrying unpleasant scents, or that they\u2019ve left a little accident somewhere\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mould and mildew can also build up, especially in humid or poorly ventilated spaces that don\u2019t get much sun or airflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Learn How to Eliminate Household Odours\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s a bit of a smell hanging around your house, here are some go-to tips for finding the source and eliminating odours:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your bins often, and after discarding something particularly spoiled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/fridge-organisation-hacks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear out your fridge and pantry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regularly, being sure to toss expired foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your furniture, carpets, and upholstery cleaned\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep clean your home on a regular basis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/pet-hair-removal-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean pet hair from your floor and surfaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn <\/span>how to bring fresh air into the home<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0by opening windows and using air purifiers<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you have young ones, create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/cleaning-routine-for-new-parents\/\">a cleaning routine that works for you<\/a>, to avoid build ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20991 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-anete-lusina-4792773-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"man cleaning floor with vacuum- home fresh\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust Busting: Routine Cleaning Practices to Minimise Dust Accumulation\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimising dust accumulation requires a combination of regular cleaning and preventative measures. Cleaning and dusting is especially important if someone in your home suffers from allergies, if this is the case you may need more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/home-cleaning-for-allergies\/\">cleaning tips for allergy sufferers<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Bust the Hidden Dust in your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to dust and vacuum all rooms and surfaces on a regular basis, taking care to get into corners, clean underneath furniture, and reach high-up places.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because fabrics and upholstery can store a lot of dust, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/sofa-cleaning-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sure you vacuum your furniture <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and machine wash any removable covers where possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be surprised at how much dust and dirt comes out!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curtains, bedsheets, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mattresses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, throw pillows, and pet beds also store a tonne of hidden dust, so it\u2019s a good idea to clean these on a monthly basis &#8211; especially if you suffer from allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre>Keep reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/ultimate-guide-how-to-clean-a-mattress\/\">How to clean a mattress<\/a> ?\n\n<\/pre>\n<h3><strong>2. How to Stop Dust Entering Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always use air purifiers with HEPA filters to continually remove dust from the air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid dust entering the home in the first place, use doormats at each entrance and encourage guests to remove their shoes. This will stop dust and dirt being tracked through your house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also make sure any gaps, cracks, and openings in the windows, doors, and walls are sealed properly &#8211; lots of dust can sneak in this way!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s relatively easy to DIY, or hire a handyman for a professional touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20985 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-mayis-10801695-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"work-space-with-candle-and-charging-phone-on-desk- home fresh\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mould Prevention: Essential Tips for Keeping Humidity-Prone Areas Clean\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have humid or poorly-ventilated areas in your home, it\u2019s crucial to keep your eyes peeled for signs of mould.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basements, dark rooms, lots of plants, heating, condensation, and many other factors can create the perfect breeding ground mould.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is it unclean and unsightly, but mould can permanently damage the building and cause illness and sickness in humans and pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Prevent Mould Growing in Your Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-get-rid-of-black-mold-9-ways-to-kill-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing and treating mould<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires a proactive approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first priority is to reduce humidity levels in the air. You can fix any leaks in your home, reduce the amount of indoor plants (which release moisture into the air), but a dehumidifier is the most efficient method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to improve ventilation by opening windows, turning on exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom, and using air conditioning where possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take care to keep surfaces dry, by wiping down counters and sinks with a microfibre cloth and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-properly-clean-the-tiles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drying your floor after showering, mopping, or spilling.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Kill and Treat Mould to Keep Your Home Fresh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if mould is already growing, then killing it early on is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a specialised mould cleaner, or you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-clean-with-white-wine-vinegar\/\">can use household products like vinega<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hydrogen peroxide, or borax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all quite harsh products, so it\u2019s a good idea to wear gloves and a face mask &#8211; this will protect you from cleaning fumes and from breathing in any mould spores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to continually clean the affected area to stop the mould from coming back, so be patient. Be sure to m<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onitor the mould growth and re-treat as soon as you see signs of it coming back!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you have six expert tips to keep your home free of odours, dust, and mould this Summer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019d rather outsource the job to a professional, Wecasa can connect you with experienced <\/span><b>local cleaners who will have your home fresh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and revitalised in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><div class=\"reserverShortcode\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\/cat\/deep-cleaning\" title=\"Book a cleaner\">Book a cleaner<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>When Summer hits and the weather warms up, you naturally have a bit more energy to spend cleaning and keeping your home fresh. 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