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	Housekeeping: Clean Those Problem Spots! Would you believe us if we told you that your mattress is probably the dirtiest place in your...

Would you believe us if we told you that your mattress is probably the dirtiest place in your house? Yes it’s true. Dust, sweat and (hold your breath) dead skin we shed while sleeping passes through your porous bed sheets and settles on your mattress (eew!!), making it the happy home… and eatery for dust mites.

If you are all grossed out now and in the mood to spring clean your home, we've got you some tips to clean those tough spots!

Mattress and pillows

In your tool kit:
Vacuum cleaner/ Cleaning system that uses water
"The only way to thoroughly clean your mattress and pillows is to use a cleaning system that uses water to trap dust, dirt, mites etc," explains Paul John, Managing Director, Rainbow, a sophisticated home cleaning system. This way the water filters the dirt out and returns water-washed, clean air into your home environment.

Caroline Rodricks, owner of Grace Housekeeping Services recommends beating your mattresses and pillows regularly out in the open as well as sunning them to kill dust mites. "A weekly vacuum-cleaning will also do you good," she says.

Kitchen platforms

In your tool kit:
Kitchen cleaning spray
Swipes

Oil splatters and food spills make the kitchen a pretty icky place when in fact it should be squeaky clean. So what's the secret to a spotless kitchen free from those dreaded ants and cockroaches? "Don't leave stains to dry and clean off grease daily," advises Caroline. She suggests using a kitchen cleaner like Mr Muscle. So all you have to do is spray and wipe!

Kitchen sink

In your tool kit:
Baking soda
Suction cup plunger

Another problem area is the sink drain. If this isn't cleaned regularly, it could start to stink. Pouring a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by boiling water a couple of hours later is extremely effective! For more tips to get rid of kitchen odours, click here. If the drain is clogged, try a suction cup plunger.

Toilet

In your tool kit:
Gloves
Face mask
Hockey brush
Toilet cleaner

Naturally the dirtiest place in the bathroom is the toilet. So no matter how much it makes your skin crawl, you absolutely must have it cleaned. "Instead of a regular toilet brush, use a hockey brush and of course, work with gloves," Caroline adds.

Bathtub

In your tool kit:
Bathtub cleaning spray
A sponge

If you have a bathtub, that's another place you want to pay attention to because of slime (read: soap scum). But a good bathtub cleaning spray is all it takes for a squeaky clean bathtub. Simply spray the cleaning solution all over the bathtub. Leave it to work on the dirt in your tub for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then use a sponge to wipe. And voila! A spotless bathtub!

Ceiling and walls

In your tool kit:
Feather duster
Wet and dry mop
Cleaning system that uses water

Often ignored, the walls accumulate the most dust in the form of easy-to-miss cotton ball-like dirt. "The important thing to remember is that just dusting your walls will only spread the dust all around your house causing respiratory problems," Paul warns. Again, a cleaning system that uses water to trap dust would work like magic!

In order to keep the dust under control, Caroline recommends cleaning your walls and ceiling at least once a week. "Use a feather duster to dust off the walls, fans and lights. A wet mop will help wash your walls nicely. Follow this up with a dry mop to prevent dust from sticking back onto the walls,"