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How Often Should You Really Clean Everything?

A room-by-room schedule based on microbiology, not guilt.

By Marcus Okafor, Appliances & Cleaning Editor · Published August 10, 2026 · 2 min read

We cross-referenced public health guidance with what actually accumulates in domestic settings to build a realistic schedule.

Weekly

Bed linen if you sleep hot, bathroom surfaces, kitchen floor, dishcloths (or replace them).

Extractor filters, washing machine maintenance wash, fridge shelves, mattress vacuum.

Curtains, oven deep clean, gutters, dryer vent — the dryer vent is a fire risk, not a tidiness issue.

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